Research shows that the benefits of regular therapeutic massage extend far beyond relaxation.  New evidence has begun to show that massage therapy has positive effects on management of stress hormones and immune function. 

Clinical studies have indicated that massage can naturally increase the immune system's cytotoxic capacity (the activity level of the body's natural "killer cells"). In fact, one study showed that a single session of Swedish massage therapy had measurable effects on both the immune system and hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) connection. This could have positive implications for care of patients with inflammatory and autoimmune conditions. 

Benefits of Strengthening the Immune System

• Increases the body's natural killer cells
• Aids in the fight against bacteria and infection
• Naturally enhances the body's ability to get nourishment to important areas

How Massage Therapy Heals

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Today researchers know there is a critical link between the nervous system and the immune system.

Chiropractic adjustments help regulate the autonomic nervous system.  Your nervous system (brain, spinal cord, and nerves) controls pretty much everything, communicating with endocrine and immune tissue to modulate chemical reactions that keep you healthy.  Other documented happy side effects of this autonomic regulation include lowering blood pressure, relieving anxiety, and reducing inflammatory cytokines and pain.

Our immune system plays such an enormous role in the overall health of literally every cell and tissue in the body.  Not only is it the immune systems job to protect from coughs and colds but also it helps fight against cancer; repair damaged joints and slow down the aging process.  

 Patients who come in with colds, sore throats, sinus congestion and stomach viruses often remark that their recovery seems to be accelerated by the chiropractic adjustment.  Researchers in New York found that people under chiropractic care demonstrated 200% greater immune function than those who were not receiving Chiropractic adjustments (1). 

6 Studies Show Chiropractic Benefits On The Immune System

Staying well means adhering to a balanced diet and avoiding processed foods (including grains and sugars). Stick with organic fruits and vegetables, organic grass-fed milk and whey protein, fermented foods, grass-fed beef, organic chicken and other whole foods.

• Yogurt:  Contains probiotics that keep the gut and intestinal tract free of disease-causing germs.
• Chlorella:  This single-cell freshwater algae that acts as an efficient detoxification agent by binding to toxins to carry them out of your system. Chlorophyll helps you process more oxygen, cleanses your blood while promoting the growth and repair of your tissues.
• Garlic:  Full of the active ingredient allicin, which fights infection and bacteria.
• Sweet Potatoes:  Have loads of vitamin A which plays a major role in the production of connective tissue, a key component of skin.
• Mushrooms:  Increases the production and activity of white blood cells.
• Coconut & Coconut Oil:  Rich in lauric acid which is excellent for your thyroid and your metabolism. Coconut oil converts in your body to monolaurin. (Monolaurin is the actual compound found in breast milk that strengthens a baby's immunity.)
• Blueberries & raspberries:  Potent immune boosters as they contain powerful phytochemicals.
• Watermelon: Has plenty of a powerful antioxidant, glutathione. Known to help strengthen the immune system so it can fight infection.
• Green Tea & Matcha:  Green teas are rich in polyphenols, in the form of natural chemicals called catechins which are very powerful antioxidants.
• Almonds:   Rich in vitamin E, which helps boost the immune system. And they have riboflavin and niacin, B vitamins that may help you bounce back from the effects of stress.