Chiropractic care has a long history of helping people prevent and fight the flu virus.
In fact, in 1918, chiropractors treated the Spanish Flu better than medical doctors. In 1918, more than 100 million people died from the Spanish Flu, as almost nothing was known about prevention, protection, treatment or cure of influenza. People, who utilized chiropractic care, got fantastic results, while those under medical care died at a much greater rate.
During the 1918 Spanish Flu outbreak, New York State health authorities kept records of flu as a reportable disease:
1918 Spanish Flu Influenza Deaths
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Under medical care – 950 per 10,000 cases
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Under chiropractic care – 25 per 10,000 cases
Pneumonia (secondary infection) Deaths
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Under medical care – 6,400 per 10,000 cases
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Under chiropractic care – 100 per 10,000 cases
People have argued the medical profession was seeing a majority of the worst of the worst. However, one of the greatest statistics backing chiropractic care came from the state of Oklahoma. Chiropractors were called in to treat 233 cases after medical doctors had cared for the patients and pronounced them as lost or beyond hope. Chiropractors took care of all 233, with only 25 deaths.
The reason chiropractic care has had so much success in fighting the flu virus, and can help prevent the flu all together, is because of the role of the nervous system and the immune system. Chiropractic care does not treat the symptoms of the flu. It strengthens the immune system, which assists your own body’s natural defenses in fighting not only the flu, but also any foreign invader, such as colds and other viruses.
Studies have shown chiropractic wellness care increases serum thiol levels, which is a marker of immune system function. These findings offer a scientific explanation for the positive health benefits reported by patients receiving regular chiropractic care. I recommend a holistic approach focusing on five components of health to optimize your immune system:
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Chiropractic Care
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Proper Nutrition
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Exercise
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Mental Health/Stress Management
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Rest
Get your spine and nervous system checked today. Fight the flu the way nature intended, with your immune system, from the inside out.
Reed Chiropractic’s East Mesa office is open Tuesdays, from 4 to 7 p.m. and Thursdays, from 9 a.m. to noon. For an appointment or more information, call (480) 721-0099, or visit www.reedchiroaz.com.