What is the Flu? Influenza, or the flu, is a collection of symptoms associated with a viral infection of the upper respiratory tract. The symptoms include fever, body aches, coughing, sneezing and fatigue. The common cold has similar symptoms, but it's usually much milder in intensity.

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Reducing your risk- There are two main ways to avoid the symptoms of the flu

1) Reduce your exposure

2) Boost your natural ability to fight the virus once it enters your body.

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Improving your immunity through Chiropractic Care - This approach improves the function of the nervous system by locating and correcting vertebral subluxations (areas of restriction and misalignment in the spine). Since the nervous system plays a major role in regulating the functions of all bodily systems-including the immune system-chiropractic care can significantly improve your natural immunity.

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Evidence Supports Chiropractic - One study revealed enhanced immune system activity immediately following spinal manipulation. Researchers observed a specific category of while blood cells (polymorphonuclear neutrophils) in blood taken from a patient 15 minutes after a mid-back adjustment. These cells are involved in the response to sickness caused by a virus or bacteria.

Another study investigated the effects of regular chiropractic care on a person's general health. Reviewing the health history of 2.818 individuals receiving chiropractic treatments, researchers found that the incidence of colds and flu was reduced by an average of 15% in this population. The deadly influenza pandemic of 1917-1918 may have killed as many as 100 million people around the world. In an account of chiropractic's during that event, Dr. Walter Rhodes found statistics supporting the use of chiropractic care as an effective treatment for the flu.

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In Davenport, Iowa, chiropractors treated 1.635 cases of the flu with only ONE death. In the same city, 50 medical doctors treated 4,953 cases with 274 deaths.

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Those are remarkable results! So if you're looking for one of the best natural options to help you and your family fight the flu bug this year,  come see us!

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