Chicago Colds & the Flu: ReAlign Chiropractic Has Got Your Back!

It's that time of year again, where everyone starts to fear the first sign of the sniffles or a mild sore throat. Many patients often ask what they can do to protect themselves from getting the cold or the flu. ReAlign Chiropractic feels the best treatment is prevention & good health, by getting adjusted regularly, and by getting enough sunshine & vitamin D!

One of the best ways to prevent yourself from getting sick is to simply get enough vitamin D. Ideally, you would do this by getting outside and soaking up the sunshine, but for most of us during the cold Chicago winter, sunshine is not an option. This is why getting sick is more prevalent in the winter. To prevent colds & the flu, children need 2,000 IU of Vitamin D every day. Adults need between 4-5,000 IU’s of Vitamin D every day. You can get this through supplements. 

In addition to making sure your vitamin D levels are in the optimal range, the following tips are surefire ways to improve the function of your immune system and greatly reduce your chances of getting sick this winter:

Avoid sugar- germs love sugar! They eat the sugar that we eat, and it makes them grow big and strong. Don't feed the germs!

Get plenty of sleep- your body needs its time to rest and repair.

Exercise regularly- we know this is a basic component of health.

Eat garlic regularly- it's nature's best antibiotic!

Support yourself during stressful times- stress wreaks havoc on your immune system.

Have your spine checked and get adjusted as needed- 

So, how do you not get sick? Well, a better, non-rhetorical, question is, “Should you seek pro-active alternative methods for staying healthy?” The answer here is a resounding YES! We know nobody wants to suffer through the cold and the flu this winter season, or any season for that matter. You should act now in order to prevent any sickness. If you already have cold/flu symptoms, take action to return to optimal health quickly. If you have any questions about which treatment you should use, contact ReAlign Chiropractic at 773-665-4400.