The immune system is the body’s defense mechanism. Thus, the body repels viruses, bacteria, fungi and parasites with the help of the immune system. This system may not work as well at times and need a boost.
At this time, with the Covid-19 virus, it certainly doesn’t hurt. In fact, you will get sick less quickly and less severely when you have a strong immune system. After all, pathogens can be better kept out. Chiropractic care can help with such a boost. In fact, a chiropractor looks for opportunities for the body to repair itself.
The functioning of the immune system
The immune system is located in different places in the body. The parts work together to quickly render pathogens harmless and thus protect the body. The system not only stops the attack on the body, it also clears the pathogen. But how exactly does that work?
The immune system has a physical barrier such as the skin or stomach acid and general defenses against infected wounds, for example. In addition, there are specific defenses that target the pathogen, such as a flu virus. This type of defense uses lymphocytes. There are T and B lymphocytes. These are immune cells. Information about the pathogen’s “key” is stored and remembered. This allows the immune system to react even faster the next time it deals with the same type of intruder.
Improving the immune system
There are several ways to improve the immune system. You have influence on some parts. You can strengthen your immune system by paying attention to good hygiene, getting enough exercise outdoors, getting enough sleep and eating a healthy and varied diet. In fact, vitamins play an important role and you can also supplement in part through supplements.
Stress not only causes strained shoulders, back and neck. Stress also suppresses the activity of white blood cells (lymphocytes). White blood cells fight viruses and bacteria, so this mechanism does not work as well when the body is under stress.
How does chiropractic help improve the immune system?
Our nervous system has great influence on our immune system. So we would like the two to work well together. Due to blockages in nerve pathways, also called subluxations, information transmission is impaired. By lifting them, the body can recover and function better. The immune system can again be properly controlled by the nervous system. Chiropractic correction also increases T lymphocytes. This could be caused by the nervous system being free of blockages.
Our approach
TOPCHIRO uses a care plan consisting of three phases; an intensive phase, a stabilization phase and a maintenance phase. The care plan is created based on your personal scan and examination results. We are focused on the whole body, giving us a better picture of you and your symptoms. In fact, chiropractic care is not only about reducing symptoms, but also about striving for optimal health.
During treatment, we look at where blockages are in your body and correct them using “cracking”. In the process, air escapes from the joints. This makes a snapping sound, which is completely harmless. After treatment, we focus on prevention. Taking good care of the body will prevent you from immune system problems later on. After all, your health comes first.
A visit to TOPCHIRO
Do you ever feel not quite fit? Are you suffering from stress? Or do you have reduced immunity? Especially at this time, you can benefit from a strong immune system. Please feel free to contact us with any questions. In no more than 15 minutes, we can determine over the phone how we can help you. Boost your immune system with chiropractic treatment!
