Boost Your Immunity This Cold Season With Chiropractic Care

As the days get shorter and chillier, many people experience sniffles, sore throats, and other types of sickness that can sideline them from work, school and the activities they love. Autumn and winter can be particularly challenging for the immune system, especially when stress levels are high and sleep is often scarce.

What Does the Nervous System Have to Do With Immunity?

Your nervous system is in charge of every function in your body, including how your immune system responds to threats. When spinal misalignments disrupt nerve pathways, that communication can get a little fuzzy. “As chiropractors, what we do is restore that communication pathway between your brain and your body and make sure we’re improving your spinal health so that allows you to function at your best and be as healthy as you can be,” emphasises chiropractor Dr Ihaia.

How Chiropractic Care Supports Immunity

In this video, Dr Ihaia explains how spinal adjustments can play a key role in staying well during cold and flu season. Chiropractic care helps the nervous system function optimally, enabling your immune responses to remain effective.

Healthy Habits That Work Alongside Chiropractic

Along with receiving regular chiropractic care, Dr Ihaia also recommends staying well-hydrated and getting plenty of restorative sleep each night. Stress management is also critical. So, why are these all important?

Drinking plenty of water (we recommend 2 litres of water a day) helps your body flush out toxins. Sleep gives your immune system time to recharge. And a calm, balanced lifestyle supports everything from digestion to recovery. Chiropractic care ties it all together by helping your body respond and adapt more effectively. Even simple lifestyle changes, when combined with regular care, can make a noticeable difference in how you feel day to day.