MOVE WELL

Move Well. Eat Well. Be Well.

by Vanessa Shields-Fiore, DC, BCAO, PScD T here’s much talk about ways to lead to lower immune resistance, so does prevent the spread of coronavirus chemical toxicity. Consideration must but not much providing ways to be given to what gets put on the body as make stronger our own natural defenses… what you put on it eventually ends up in it. and they are legion. For those who still Common household and beauty products have this choice, we can strengthen and/or are extremely toxic. There are few to no enhance our own immune system. government regulations on these products

One must have a clear, uninterrupted (but that’s another article). nervous system as this controls every organ Lastly, but perhaps foremost, be well. and system in the body, including the Focus more on your emotional and mental immune system and immune organs (bone well-being. The recent self-quarantining and marrow and thymus gland). Correcting the social isolation can be used as catalysts, and subluxations or misalignments in the spine once eased back, used as the springboard to removes interference in the nerve system enjoy the freedom of movement even more, and improves brain-body communication Go out of doors and absorb the sunshine thus adaptability and resilience. The immune and fresh air; physical activity is good for system has several components of which not only your physical health but also your the nerve system is just one; it also has an mental health. Natural sunshine also allows adaptive part, innate part, hormonal part the body to produce vitamin D, one of the and gut-brain part. When we get sick or essential immune vitamins. Essential oils can injured, by maintaining this clear brain-body be effectively used to lower stress levels and communication, we will be allowing the body change a mood almost instantly! Smell is the its ability to begin healing. *only thing that can stimulate the amygdala

Movement or exercise is also imporin the brain. The amygdala affects the limbic tant to health, increasing blood flow which increases oxygen to the cells and brain, releases endorphins and lowers stress hormones (chronic elevated stress hormones alone will lower immunity).

Eat well. Plants are nature’s original medicine, whether a food, herb or essential oil. Foods high in vitamins A, D and C, fermented foods and essential fats are especially good for immune function. If one cannot get the nutrients from their food, supplementing with high-quality whole food or herbal supplements is suggested. Limiting or reducing sugar intake is also beneficial. Sugar has been shown to lower the immune system for up to eight hours after just one serving. Sugar is also very addicting: the more you eat, the more you crave.

Not only does nutritional deficiency

“Your body’s ability to heal is greater than anyone has allowed you to believe.” ~ author unknown system. The limbic system controls our emotions, memories, hormones (endocrine system) and autonomic nervous system. Diffusing not only smells good but comes with numerous benefits, including natural air purification as, by nature, essential oils are antimicrobial, killing bacteria, viruses, parasites, fungus and molds (different oils may be better for one infection over the other).

In conclusion, it is wise to take charge of our mind-body health; see your chiropractor, stretch, have bodywork (massage, acupuncture, reiki, etc.), eat well, take your supplements, use essential oils, meditate and keep close with family and friends. Poor health choices lead to chronic stress and inflammation in the body. A compromised immune system puts one at risk for a whole host of problems, not just this year’s virus. Health is a choice. Take charge of it. “Health is not a matter of chance; health is a matter of choice.” ~ author unknown

“Move well. Eat well. Be well.” is the motto at New Life Chiropractic Center, where Dr. Vanessa Shields-Fiore, DC, BCAO, PScD, has her practice, located at 820 S. State Rd 7, Plantation. For more info and appointments, call 954-389-8297 or visit TopDocFL.com. See ad page 28.