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Protect Yourself this Flu Season

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The end of the year means flu season, and with the pandemic still ongoing in our communities, it's more important than ever to make sure you know how to take care of yourself as well as your family.

If you're looking for more natural remedies to help boost your immune system, chiropractic care can help!

According to the CDC, common signs and symptoms of the flu include fever, cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, muscle or body aches, headaches, and fatigue.

As a specific correction chiropractor, Dr. Gessert recommends being proactive about your health. Instead of waiting to get the flu and treating the symptoms, there are many things you can do to protect yourself to make sure you never get it in the first place!

  • Supplement with vitamin D: As fall turns into winter, we are exposed to less sunlight, and more dry air. When the weather gets colder, we close up the house and turn up the heat, and spend more time indoors. A research study suggests that people who are low in vitamin D are more susceptible to getting acute respiratory infections caused by pathogens like influenza.
  • Exercise: If exercise isn't part of your normal routine, it's time to make it nonnegotiable! The benefits of exercise are virtually endless. Moderate exercise can help boost your immune system.
  • Cut down on the sugar: A diet rich in grains, simple carbs, and sugar can place unnecessary stress on the immune system. If you struggle to cut sugar out entirely, consume it in moderation, especially during the holidays!
  • Get more sleep: According to the CDC, 50 to 70 million Americans suffer from a sleep disorder. Research shows there's a big correlation between sleep and our immune system. A lack of sleep can affect your ability to fight off the flu and common cold.
  • Drink more water: Let's face it — we've all had days where we realized we've consumed more caffeine than water. Without enough water, toxins can build up and put stress on our immune systems.

How Chiropractic Care in Ann Arbor Can Strengthen Your Immune System

The brain and central nervous system control and regulate our entire body including the organs of the immune system. These include the thymus, tonsils, spleen and lymph nodes. Segmental displacements of the neck and spine can obstruct or block this neurological connection thus affecting the ability of the immune system to react to foreign pathogens.

To keep yourself healthy, it's important to take care of your health in all aspects! If you've been dealing with chronic pain or other issues like back pain, neck pain, numbness or tingling in your hands or feet, or migraine headaches, chiropractic care in Ann Arbor could be the solution for you. Contact us today to get started!

Customer Reviews

  • Dr.Andrew Gessert is an outstanding professional with amazing skill in adjusting my neck and spine. I can continue in my sport feeling great after an adjustment. You don't know how great you can feel till your nerves and spine are aligned. Thank you Dr. Gessert.

    Pamela S.

  • I started seeing Dr. Andrew last summer after my Cross Fit coach listened to my complaints about my body and urged me to get a consultation. It’s now been almost a full year, and not only do I feel so much better physically—much less chronic pain—but I feel much more in touch and in tune with my body, due to the treatment he provides, and also the at-home stretching that he prescribed. Dr. Andrew is friendly and always takes the time to listen to how I’m feeling, and he never fails to amaze me at how he can assess my physical problems and use his training to correct them. I would recommend him to anyone who has pain and wants to feel better!

    Aaron R.

  • Great experience for me. Easy to work with and accommodating. Andy has a very clear process and steps through it adjusting on the way. He is professional, communicates well and is never rushed. Every thing is very well explained and measured. My results have been great. Life changing. Highly recommended.

    Willy L.

  • I’m very impressed with Dr. Gessert’s skill in adjusting my neck and spine; especially given the fact that I have had numerous orthopedic surgeries. Not only am I walking straighter, he also provided me with an ongoing strengthening plan to maintain the results I am happily experiencing. Highly recommend a visit to Pivotal Chiropractic.

    Steven P.

  • Dr. Andrew is an amazing Chiropractor. He is always prompt with communication. His office is very clean and he has state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment. Dr. Andrew takes the time to customize a plan for you for better motion, better posture, and less discomfort. I would absolutely recommend Dr Andrew to anyone looking for Chiropractic professionals.

    Jeff O.