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10/10/2025 Issue #6

Immune Health – Boosting Before Winter Hits

Chilly winds and shorter days are signs that winter is approaching. Now is the ideal time to strengthen immune defenses and support whole-body wellness using holistic therapies such as chiropractic care and massage therapy, both central offerings at our clinic. But what else can we do to help give our immunes systems that extra boost this Fall? Let's discover effective ways to stay resilient and vibrant throughout the season!

Tips for Strengthening Immunity This Winter

• Maintain a balanced diet rich in vitamins and minerals such as vitamin C, D, zinc, and antioxidants.
• Engage in regular exercise to support circulation and immune cell activity.
• Prioritize sleep and manage stress to help the immune system restore and recharge.
• Wash your hands often! Especially when you arrive at home after being out and about.
• Do your best to keep your hands away from your face.

Chiropractic Care for the Immune System

Did you know that chiropractic care focuses on aligning the spine and promoting optimal nervous system function, which is intricately linked to immune health? Scientific studies show that regular chiropractic adjustments may:

• Enhance nervous system communication, supporting optimal immune responses and better overall health.
• Reduce inflammation and pain, which can compromise immune efficiency if left unaddressed.
• Improve blood and nutrient flow, ensuring the body receives the resources it needs to heal and defend against pathogens.
• Support stress management, making it easier for the immune system to fend off illnesses commonly seen in colder months.
• Promote better sleep quality, a key factor in robust immune function.

Dr. Lisa provides holistic health guidance, including tailored nutritional advice and exercise recommendations, empowering individuals to make choices that fortify their immunity through lifestyle.

The Power of Massage Therapy for Immunity

Massage can help too?! Yep! Recent research underscores the benefits of massage therapy not only for stress management but also for improved lymphatic circulation and immune cell mobilization, making massage an excellent addition to your winter wellness toolkit. Here's how:

• Stimulates the lymphatic system: Efficient lymph flow helps clear out waste, toxins, and pathogens by improving the movement of immune cells throughout the body.
• Reduces levels of stress hormone cortisol, which, when elevated, can suppress immune function.
• Boosts the production of key immune cells (such as natural killer cells and lymphocytes), amplifying the body's defense mechanisms.
• Improves sleep quality, which is closely linked to immune resilience and faster recovery from illness.

Your Personalized Winter Wellness Plan

Combining chiropractic adjustments and massage therapy can bring a synergistic boost to immune function, while enhancing mental clarity and overall energy. Our practitioners are ready to help develop a personalized plan that integrates spinal alignment, therapeutic massage, and practical lifestyle strategies suited for winter.

Don’t let the cold season catch you off guard. Strengthen your body now, before winter hits—schedule a visit to our clinic for chiropractic care and massage therapy, and enter the season with resilience and peace of mind.

With care, Dr. Lisa and the team at RVA Chiropractic & Wellness Book Here →

“I pray this winter be gentle and kind — a season of rest from the wheel of the mind.” - John Geddes

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