Using Physical Therapy to Boost Your Immune System
The body’s immune system is an amazing unit that manages our wellbeing and our overall health. When it is working properly, it can defend us against disease and other environmental dangers. There are also times when the immune system is unable to fight off all the germs that attack your body. When this happens, you get sick. While periodically falling ill is normal, there are some signs to look out for that could indicate your immune system is not functioning optimally.
Signs Your Immune System is Weak
If you are worried that your immune system is not working as well as it should be, there are a few signs to look out for:
- You often feel unwell
- You are often suffering from a virus or cold
- When you travel you get stomach bugs
- You suffer from cough, cold sores, and sore throat often
- It takes you longer than most people to beat a cold
- You often get cystitis or thrush
Using Touch to Heal
There are many ways to stay healthy and boost your immune system. To start, you will need to treat your whole body to eliminate healing blockages and disease. Ultimate Health Clinic offers several services to help improve your immune function and help you live a healthier life.
Manual Osteopathy
Osteopathic medicine works with function and structure in the body. Your body’s structure, organs, and internal systems all work together. When there is an issue with the structure of your body, it can affect these systems. This method of therapy will help clear restrictions and stimulate lymphatic flow. By reducing congestion and eliminating physical restriction through manual osteopathy, the body’s organs immune system will work more efficiently.
Massage Therapy
Massage therapy helps to relax your muscles and ease stress, but it can also boost your immune system. It does this by reducing the amount of cortisol in the body, which is typically caused by stress. Stress is one of the leading causes of disease and illness. Chronic stress makes it easier to fall ill due to how it breaks down the body and weakens the immune system. Massage therapy boosts the concentration of white blood cells in the body and also promotes healthy circulation and lymph flow.
Chiropractic
Spinal adjustments have been proven as an effective way to help improve immune function. Spinal misalignments can lead to neural dysfunction, which puts stress on the body. Stress is one of the main causes of illness and a weakened immune system. Your organs are also closely tied to your immune function. Your organs are also tied to your nervous system. If your nerves and brain are not functioning optimally, it can weaken your immune system and allow you to get sick more often. A chiropractic adjustment is a quick way to boost your immune function and improve your overall health.
Physiotherapy
Physiotherapy is helpful for those who have suffered an injury, but it is also an effective way to boost the immune system. This treatment helps to increase physical activity in the form of regular exercise. This helps improve your heart health, which in turn boosts your immune function. Getting your body in motion helps flush bacteria out of the lungs and the bloodstream. Exercise raises your body temperature, which helps fight off many forms of disease and bacteria. Exercise also helps to combat stress, which often is a cause of illness.
Reflexology
The pressure points along the soles of your feet are linked with various parts of your body. In foot reflexology, these points are stimulated with moderate pressure, which allows lymph fluid to better circulate through the body. This, in turn, helps to activate natural antibodies and boost the immune system.
Acupuncture
Acupuncture works to address the weakness in the body in the same way a vaccine does. It helps to boost the energy in your system so that your immune system can function more efficiently. The movement of energy is important in the body. When the Chi is broken or slow, it makes it easier for you to fall ill. Acupuncture helps to maintain your Chi so that your immune system can fight disease more effectively.
Naturopathy
Creating and perfecting a health routine will help boost your mental health and your immune system. Stress management and a healthy diet are a great way to guard against illness. When our immune system is strong, you can battle toxic chemicals, viruses, bacteria, and other common illnesses that plague the population. Naturopathic medicine is a great guide that can help you transform your lifestyle in a way that offers a total health solution for your life.
How Ultimate Health Clinic Can Help
Are you tired of feeling unwell? Remember that you are not alone, and that you don’t have to suffer in silence. Our team truly cares about your health and are here to help you develop a total body solution to boost your immune function. To find out more about our services, or to schedule an appointment, give us a call at (905) 251-0162 today.
