How Important Is Your Immune System?
Part 3
March 2013
Hello Everybody Dr. Norris Here.
This is part 3 of my newsletter on your immune system. If you missed Part 1 or 2 you can go to my
website at www.drnorrischiro.com and archive the newsletter page. In Part 1, I told you about the drug
resistant bacteria which is invading America.
Your immune system is the first and only defense against these types of
bugs. Our environment can cause our
immunity to illness to be decreased.
Where we go, the people we come in contact with and the pathogens we are
exposed to, all affect us. In Part 2, we
discussed the affects of what we ingest; healthy food versus bad food
choices. Smoking, alcohol and drugs have
side effects, which can suppress our body's ability to tolerate illness. So the answer to the question above is...
your immune system is VERY IMPORTANT.
The activity we do obviously has impact on your body. People who exercise are not as likely to get
sick; and when they do get sick the symptoms are milder and shorter in
duration. This is because the fit
person's body functions at a higher level.
Respiratory and circulatory function is better. There are typically more white blood
cells. These factors allow us to
fight-off microbes more efficiently. But
beware: more is not always better. There
is a point where too much exercise begins to decrease our immune system. That is why rest and sleep is necessary. You may have heard of the old saying
"Don't burn the candle on both ends."
If we deprive our bodies of rest and sleep we open ourselves up to
possibly getting sick. 6 to 8 hours of
sleep per night is recommended to stay healthy.
Finally, the last component to keeping your immune system
functioning properly is proper nerve function.
Think about this for a second... 90% of the functions that you body
performs are controlled and regulated by your nervous system. Breathing, heartbeat, digestion and brain
function are all regulated by nerves.
The organs which support your immune system such as; the spleen, liver,
kidneys and your skin are all controlled and regulated by the nervous system. Therefore, keeping your nerves healthy and
free from interference is essential. The
nerves can be irritated, inflamed and pinched by misaligned joints especially
in your spine. Chiropractic doctors are
specifically trained to find and release misaligned joints, removing pressure
on the nerves, thereby allowing a fully functional nervous system and enhanced
immune system function.
So be proactive, avoid sick people, wash hands, make good
choices in what you put into your body, exercise, get adequate rest and
periodically see your chiropractor. All
these things give you the best chance for immunity from disease.
Sincerely,
Dr. Michael Norris
HEALTH UPDATE:
The oldest person to ever run a full 26 mile marathon is 100
year old Fauja Singh. In 2011 he
finished the Toronto Marathon in 8 hours and 25 minutes. Parade Magazine, 01/ 27/ 2013.
QUOTE OF THE
MONTH:
“The gray head is a crown of glory, if it is found in the
way of righteousness…” ~Proverbs 16:31 King Solomon
