Immune Health

Do you constantly feel tired? Are you run down all of the time? Do you suffer from colds and flus regularly? It might be your immune system that’s the problem.

There are a number of factors that can impact immune health. A poor diet is certainly one of the main contributors. A diet high in refined sugar, processed food, alcohol, preservatives and additives will affect the normal function of your gut. Over 70% of your immune cells are in the gut, so poor gut health will result in reduced immune function.

Stress is another major contributor to reduced immunity. Stress causes the release of your stress hormone cortisol, which in turn directly suppresses the function of your immune system. It also tends to be when we crave carbohydrates and processed food, which further reduce immune function.

A lack of sleep can impact immunity, as we heal and grow at night when we sleep. If you don’t get a good nights sleep, your body will not repair itself properly from the day, which in turn causes the body to slowly break down, including the immune system.

Medications can also affect immune function, even though they may be designed to improve it. Long-term medication use affects the function of the liver, which reduces its ability to break down vitamin D and produce energy, resulting in lowered immunity.

Vitamin D is crucial to immune function, so a lack of sunlight can result in vitamin D deficiency. This is a common problem in countries that are further from the equator and experience shorter days and longer winters. I can assess to see if you need vitamin D supplements to boost your immune function.

My treatment will involve the assessment of the different components of your immune system, and prescribe natural supplements accordingly. I may also perform various corrections such as chiropractic adjustments, soft tissue therapy, TMJ corrections, cranio-sacral therapy, meridian therapy, visceral (organ) therapy and emotional corrections.

I will work with you to help improve your immune function, boosting your energy levels, making you more productive at work and allowing you to live a healthier life naturally.