4 Steps to Build a Natural Defense against the Cold & Flu

As we get ready to welcome the upcoming holiday season, we’re also ringing in the cold and flu season, too. Unfortunately, many of us wait until the onset of cold and flu symptoms to even start thinking about building up our body’s natural defense. That’s too late! Don’t wait until you’re already sick to take action; now is the time to mount a strong defense to stay healthy all winter long.

Stop Colds & the Flu: Build Your Defense Now!

Our chiropractor Dr. Chris Michlin and Certified Health Coach Nancy Michlin recommend the following steps to build a stronger immune system:

1. Boost natural immunity. A healthy immune system is closely connected with a healthy nervous system and musculoskeletal system. Misalignments in the spine can adversely impact your nervous system’s ability to communicate between the brain and organs, in addition to weakening your immune system. Atlas and full spine chiropractic adjustments not only bring correct alignment to the entire spine, they also support proper functioning of the whole body. 
2. Eat a balanced diet. Resist the temptation to overindulge this holiday season and instead boost your natural immunity with a diet rich in green leafy vegetables, garlic, onions, minerals like zinc, and herbs like Echinacea. During the winter months, garlic is an excellent ingredient to add to soups, stews and sauces. Garlic has been used for more than 5,000 years for it natural antibiotic properties and general immunity.
3. Wash your hands with the right soap. Dr. Michlin and Nancy Michlin use Dr. Bronner’s All-One soap for regular hand washing in addition to all-purpose cleaning. Dr. Bronner’s soaps are made from natural, sustainably sourced ingredients for safe, effective cleaning. Antibacterial soaps break down your immune system instead of enhancing it. Washing your hands is a great way to avoid sickness, just make sure you use natural soaps! 
4. Be smart about stress management. Stress weakens the immune system, leaving you more susceptible to the cold and flu. If you are feeling overwhelmed this holiday season, our certified health coach Nancy Michlin can help. Our sister company, Back To Health 4 Life!, helps patients effectively manage stress as part of our comprehensive  Get On B.A.S.E.! (Breathe! Act! Eat! Smile!) wellness coaching program.

For more information on how to strengthen your natural immunity, contact the Back To Health Family Chiropractic team today!