Studies indicate that a strong immune and detoxification system are vital for our bodies to prevent infections, the development of cancer and other degenerative conditions.

As we age our body’s immune system is naturally programmed to weaken. Detoxification enzymes in our cells become less efficient, which contribute to increased risks of infection and greater exposure to carcinogens and other toxins.

The good news is that supplementation with targeted nutrients that enhance our immune function is available, but has been somewhat of a “best kept secret”—until now. These targeted nutrients boost the activity of the body’s detoxification centers, to help restore immune and detoxification function back to a more youthful, higher functioning level.

Reishi Mushroom Extract, coined, “the mushroom of immortality” in Chinese Traditional Medicine, is known to increase secretion of key signaling agents that enhance the activity of immune cells. It also provides a direct killing action on certain viruses, including herpes viruses that cause both cold and canker sores. The herb Astragalus, has also been shown to boost immune function and clinical evidence indicates that it can reduce the frequency of the common cold and increase the number of infection-fighting immune cells. Clinical studies have shown that both Reishi Mushroom Extract and Astragalus can strengthen immune function even in individuals with certain health conditions where the immune system is weak or compromised.

The active ingredient in Milk Thistle (silymarin) has been shown to bolster detoxification enzyme function and helps to repair damaged liver cells, which are responsible for most of the body’s detoxification activity. Indole-3-carbinol (derived from cruciferous vegetables) also increases detoxification enzyme activity and demonstrates other cancer protective properties in experimental and clinical studies.

With respect to prevention, many anti-aging experts suggest that individuals over 40 years of age take a supplement each day that can help reverse or slow the effects of aging on the immune and detoxification systems of the body.

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Dr Tannis Shaw values working with other health care professionals in the community to help get patients better as quickly as possible. I believe that that patients need to take an active role in their recovery…I work closely with patients to develop a personal healthcare plan, including home exercises like stretches and/or strengthening exercises, and other activities designed to work best for each patient and promote a speedy recovery and overall improvement in physical health.

If you would like to learn more about the benefits of chiropractic and how it may improve the quality of your life, please give call Shaw Chiropractic at 250-287-7429.

In most cases your extended health benefits plan through your employer will cover 100% of the costs for orthotics, massage and Chiropractic healtcare.