Cell Support
MaxLiving Perspective
Incorporating 5 Essentials™
Core Chiropractic
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Get a chiropractic exam. The nervous system and immune system are interconnected.(4) Chiropractic care and adjustments work to remove inflammation and interference in the nervous system, allowing better communication and activation of the immune system.(4)
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Maintain regular chiropractic care. One study found that patients who maintained chiropractic care for at least five years had a 200% stronger immune system than patients who were not under chiropractic care.(5)
Nutrition
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Include cruciferous veggies in your diet, such as broccoli, kale, and cabbage.(6) Cruciferous veggies contain a compound called indole-3-carbinol which (when broken down through chewing and digestion) produces a substance called DIM.7 DIM has immune-boosting properties.(8,9)
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Flavor your meals with herbs and spices like turmeric, garlic, and ginger. These spices contain compounds that have potent immune-boosting benefits.(10,11,12,13,14)
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Avoid added sugars. Instead, use stevia or xylitol. Sugar binds to proteins through a process called glycation.(15) During glycation, harmful compounds known as AGEs are produced, which hinder the immune response.(16,17)
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Consume foods rich in vitamin C, such as oranges, bell peppers, and strawberries.(18) Vitamin C supports the barrier function against harmful bacteria, and helps to both prevent and treat infections.(19)
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Eat fermented foods like kimchi, sauerkraut, and no-sugar-added organic yogurt.(20) These foods contain probiotics, which are healthy bacteria that colonize the gut and help fight off infections.(21)
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Increase your consumption of omega-3 fatty acids from cold-water, wild-caught fish, grass-fed meats, raw walnuts, flaxseeds, and hemp and chia seeds.(22) Omega-3 fatty acids enhance the production of antibodies, which are proteins produced by our body that destroy foreign invaders.(23) This, in turn, strengthens immune response.(24)
Mindset
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Get 7 - 9 hours of quality sleep per night.(25) Sleep is the body’s restorative process where we heal.(26) Cytokines, which are proteins that create an immune response to infection and inflammation, are produced and released during sleep.(27,28) In turn, the lack of sleep decreases the production of cytokines, lowering immune response.(29)
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Learn to manage stress. Stress decreases the number of lymphocytes, or cells that fight infection, in the body.(30) This results in a decrease in the immune system’s capability to fight off toxins.(30)
Oxygen & Exercise
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Exercise consistently. Practice a lifestyle of moderate-intensity exercises such as jogging, swimming, and biking.(31) Strive to exercise for about 30 minutes, 3-4 times per week.(32) Moderate exercise can boost the immune system to reduce one’s susceptibility to illness.(33)
Minimize Toxins
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Avoid smoking. Cigarette smoke contains thousands of chemicals that decrease the immune system’s ability to fight infections.(34,35)
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Consume alcohol in moderation. Too much alcohol can weaken the immune system, increasing the risk of developing an infection.(36,37)
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Wash your hands regularly. Washing your hands can reduce respiratory illness by up to 21%.(38) Be sure to lather your fingers, hands, and under the nails with soap and scrub for at least 20 seconds before rinsing.(39)
Tests
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If you have any concerns about your immune system, please consult with your healthcare practitioner about performing the proper blood tests.
Nutrient Support*
Talk to your healthcare practitioner about including these and/or any other nutraceuticals in your dietary practices.
Cell Supporting Nutraceutical Recommendations
Nutraceutical
Bio-DIM
Probiotic 50B
Curcumin C3
Garlic + Parley Oil Blend
Instructions for Use
1 softgel per day with a meal
2 capsules daily with meals
2 capsules per day with meals
1 softfgel per day with a meal
Daily Essentials for Men or Women
Contains
Two (2) capsules of Men's or Women's Multivitamin
One (1) capsule of Vitamin D3 + Probiotics
One (1) capsule of B-Complex with Delayed Release
Two (2) softgels of Optimal Omega
Two (2) capsules of Magnesium Glycinate
Instructions for Use
One packet daily with a meal.
Never modify any medications or other medical advice without your healthcare practitioner’s support.
*For optimal results, we recommend you perform a metabolic analysis profile test, which tests for key biomarkers that identify nutritional deficiencies, toxicities, bacterial overgrowth, and drug effects. Talk with your MaxLiving Chiropractor about the Metabolix Program to get tested and be able to obtain a more customized health plan.
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