The most important health goal
If you were to ask me what is the one thing that I can do to improve my health, I would have to say take care of your immune system. It is obvious that the immune system prevents infections from bacteria, and viruses. It also protects us against all types of chemicals that we encounter. What you may not be aware of is that a balanced immune system keeps check on our genes. It helps to avoid autoimmune diseases and the activation of genes that may cause type 2 diabetes, cancer and other metabolic problems and diseases. It is also the key system for anti-aging. One of the anti-aging features of the immune system is that it eliminates old dying cells that have lost their function. Unbelievably these are called zombie cells and if not eliminated play a big part in the aging process.
The immune system has multiple barriers of defense, from the skin, mucus membranes, the gut, all the organs and very importantly in and around the brain. It is the central player in keeping the body at homeostasis. Meaning, all systems and body functions can work to promote vibrant health.
What I have found is that well-intentioned people take all types of probiotics and supplements that they may have heard help the gut microbiome. Often this approach can compound the problem and make your symptoms worse. Poor health and symptoms that seem like others are not how you arrived at the state of poor health. We are all individuals and depending on all the factors that affect health must be considered for a quick and safe improvement of our microbiome.
For example, most often the first step is to remove the unwanted bacteria in the gut. The dye off of these unwanted bacteria often causes flu like symptoms, achiness and even upper respiratory like symptoms as well as extreme fatigue. This is called the Herxheimer reaction. If this is not taken into consideration and prevented from occurring one will feel disheartened and lose hope of recovering health. There are many different methods to minimize or eliminate this reaction. The method depends on the individual. Not everyone follows the same path towards health.
There is so much conflicting information, especially on the Internet and social media that it is confusing what path to take. Realizing that there are individuals, with the main goal of taking money out of your pocket.
I am very aware that most people do not want to get involved in a long drawn-out treatment plan costing thousands of dollars. This is why I developed a simple program that will focus on your specific problem at a very manageable one-time cost, usually with one office visit followed by e-mail support.
If you are frustrated and would like to get straightforward science-based information to improve your health, please call my office at 516-922-1699. You must be a chiropractic patient and a New York State resident.
