The body runs at its best when vertebral misalignments (referred to as subluxations) are corrected. However, a proper diet can’t be ignored. In today’s fast-paced society, we’re bombarded with various forms of stress that can take its toll on our bodies and in turn, affect our immune system. Overcoming these stressors is important in order to maintain a healthy and balanced life. Outside of the chiropractic adjustment, let’s take a look at three nutritional tips that can help patients boost the immune system.

1. Get Your Vitamin D

Vitamin D is known for strengthening bones and teeth by helping the body absorb calcium. People who get too little vitamin D may develop soft, thin, and brittle bones, a condition known as rickets in children and osteomalacia in adults.

Vitamin D is also known to offer protection against a some illnesses and diseases by improving the body's natural response to infections and helps to increase the production of antimicrobial peptides which are very important in boosting the immunity.

2. Get Your Veggies

In culinary terms, vegetables are edible plants or parts of the plants, intended for cooking or eating raw. You can find more information what foods are in the vegetable group by visiting eatforhealth.gov.au

Vegetables such as cauliflower, cabbage, broccoli and brussel sprouts (all from the brassica family) produce chemicals that are known to inhibit the growth of cancer cells and boost the body's immune system.

3. Avoid Alcohol

Maintaining a healthy diet is absolutely essential to maintaining a strong immune system. One way to do this is by avoiding or reducing alcohol consumption.

Why? Because research has proven that alcohol can cause immunodeficiencies.

Although many people in our society consume it for recreational purposes, it is important to note that alcohol is a drug that can poison your body and deplete you of essential vitamins and minerals.

To discover more nutritional tips that will help you build a stronger immune system, make sure you talk to your health professionl. If you’ve never been to a chiropractor, give us a call. We’d love to help guide you toward a more healthy lifestyle through safe and effective chiropractic care!