Vitamin D
Of course our body needs a cornucopia of vitamins and minerals to function at its best, but did you know that there’s one vitamin that can help boost our immune system so substantially, that a lack of it has been shown to have a correlation with flu, sinus problems, colds, infections, countless childhood sicknesses, and even cancer? That’s right! Vitamin D is an incredibly powerful vitamin, not just for bone health, but also because it is a known immune system booster. Our immune system is what fights off the constant barrage of daily attacks from bacteria and viruses, keeping us healthy and well. According to the National Institute for Health, vitamin D is also being studied for links to diabetes, hypertension and autoimmune conditions like multiple sclerosis.
So how do we ensure we have enough vitamin D in our system?
It might surprise some to find out that very few foods actually contain vitamin D naturally. The best sources come from the flesh of fatty fish or fish liver oils, neither of which are standards in the American diet – especially our kids’ diets! Our body naturally makes vitamin D with sun exposure, but with the justified concerns over skin cancer and the proliferation of sunscreen – especially with regard to our children – studies are finding that we are generally under producing vitamin D, which could be a contributing factor to why illness continues to increase, in both children and adults.
As a parent, what can I do?
If you’d like to make sure your family has the right amount of vitamin D to boost immune system function, increase bone density, and help keep illness away, we recommend a daily, high-quality vitamin D supplement. In our office, we have scrutinized countless supplements to find the products that we are confident in recommending. We have one specially formulated with Omega, D, and Turmeric and one specially formulated with pre/probiotics. Or if you’re in the Alexandria, MN area, the next time you come into our office, feel free to pick some up. Of course, while you’re here, we highly recommend getting adjusted, as we know regular chiropractic care leads to a highly functioning nervous system, which is the foundation upon which all other heath choices build. When your nervous system is functioning properly, it can utilize the vitamins and minerals the way it was designed to, without interference. If your family is not getting regular adjustments, taking a supplement can help – but the full impact will be lost. Think of it as putting a Band-Aid on a gunshot wound. It will slow the bleeding a little, but never fully, and it certainly won’t remove the bullet!
So if you’re in our area, please give us a call at (320) 762-2055 to get your family started on the path towards true health through chiropractic adjustments and quality supplements.
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