The Dark Side of Infection
If you get a viral infection, you might get a painful sore throat, suffer rhinitis (runny nose), lose your voice, or even get the runs. The germ theory has spawned a huge new industry of antibacterial products that promise to kill 99.9% of germs. Of course, it is the 0.1% of germs that we now know we have to worry about.
What If Germs Were Good?
What if the germs that we caught were to have a good benefit? I got the funny germ! Now, everything I say is a “side-splitter.” Or perhaps you’ve encountered the clear skin bacteria, where all your skin is beautiful and youthful no matter how you treat it. Imagine going to work, and everyone is two inches taller because they had the tall germ circulating around the office.
Whilst these examples are far-fetched, there have been a number of examples of when bacteria have resulted in significant improvement to health and well-being. The relationship between host and microbe isn’t always adversarial – sometimes, it’s a beautiful partnership.
The Beneficial Bacteria Revolution
Digestive bacteria and probiotics are powerful examples of this beneficial relationship. These microscopic allies live in your digestive tract and perform remarkable services: they help you digest food, create essential vitamins, and stimulate your immune system to produce white blood cells that fight infection and possibly even cancer.
They work tirelessly, day after day, keeping your body in balance. Without them, our digestive systems would struggle to extract nutrients from food. Our immune systems would weaken. Our bodies would become vulnerable.
Probiotics represent one of the most promising tools in future medicine. As antibiotic resistance grows more concerning, these beneficial bacteria offer an alternative approach. Why not start incorporating them now? The science is compelling. The benefits are clear. Please ask us about probiotics at your next visit.
Beyond Bacteria: The Whole-Body Approach
The nervous system is another important factor in the immune system, as is lymphatic drainage. Both networks spread throughout your entire body, connecting and communicating in ways we’re only beginning to understand.
Chiropractic care can have a significant effect on the power of these systems to aid your immune function and keep you well. By ensuring proper alignment and flow, chiropractic adjustments help your body’s natural defenses work at their optimal level.
Perhaps the “happy bug” isn’t something you catch from others – it’s already within you, waiting for the right conditions to flourish.
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