Natural Ways to Boost Your Immune System
in Falls Church
During cold and flu season, as well as with the current worry about COVID-19, commonly known as the coronavirus; everyone is always looking for ways to avoid getting sick. Falls Church Chiropractors are answering many questions on the subject. Luckily, there are many easy and natural ways to boost your immunity. Here are a few ways you can boost your immune system from Rosa Family Chiropractic in Falls Church! The biggest defense that our immune system has happens through our gut; therefore, the best way to boost your immunity is through a healthy diet. Vitamin C plays a large role in increasing the production of white blood cells, which help to fight off infections. Good ways to increase vitamin C in your diet are through citrus foods, such as: tangerines, oranges and lemons. Red bell peppers are also high in vitamin C. Garlic has been called a superfood since early civilizations and is known to help fight infections, as well as lower blood pressure. Another important vitamin to boost immunity is vitamin E. Vitamin E is an antioxidant, which helps to protect your cells from damage. Good sources of vitamin E include nuts or seeds, such as almonds and sunflower seeds, as well as avocados and dark leafy greens. Zinc is a very important nutrient needed to help your immune system fight off bacteria and viruses. Your body needs zinc in order to make proteins and DNA in all cells. When taken at the beginning signs of a cold, zinc will help to reduce the duration and symptoms of your cold. Food sources with zinc include red meat, beans, whole grains and dairy products. Zycam contains zinc which will help decrease cold symptoms.
Easy and natural ways to boost immunity in falls church
Aside from nutritional support, managing stress, exercising, and making sure you get enough sleep are crucial to improving your immunity, as well as your overall health. Smoking and drinking alcohol will impair the immune system and increase the likelihood of infections, so avoiding these activities will help as well! Some herbs that you can supplement with include Echinacea and Elderberry. Echinacea is known as an antimicrobial, which can be used to fight infections. Echinacea decreases inflammation, increases your white blood cell count and stimulating the body\'s immune system, which will reduce the symptoms of the common cold or flu. Elderberry flowers and berries are full of antioxidants and vitamins that will help to boost your immune system. Elderberry will help to decrease inflammation, decrease stress and prevent cold and flu symptoms. Oscillococcinum is a homeopathic product known to help decrease the duration of the flu. Although there is limited research on this supplement, it has been used for years by homeopathic providers.
Chiropractic adjustments are also known to help boost you body\'s immune function. Neural dysfunction will cause your body stress, which will in turn, decrease immunity and lower your body response to any foreign bodies, such as the cold, flu or coronavirus. By correcting the spinal hypo-mobilities and restoring proper function to your nervous system with regular chiropractic adjustments, the neural dysfunction will decrease and your immune system will be able to work properly. Come see us for more tips and to get adjusted at Rosa Family Chiropractic in Falls Church.
