FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
People
of all ages are encouraged to add chiropractic to their strategy for
warding off and fighting the flu and its effects – swine flu or
otherwise.
Spinal adjustments can have a positive effect on immune
function according to a growing number of researchers who are exploring
the common denominators in disease processes, and the role of the
nervous, immune, and hormonal systems in development of immune related
illnesses.
Chiropractic corrects spinal abnormalities called vertebral
subluxations that result in interference of the nervous system. Since
the nervous system controls all functions of the body -- including the
immune system -- chiropractic care can have a positive effect on immune
function.
“Contemporary research is beginning to shed light on the
neurobiological mechanisms which may explain the outstanding clinical
results chiropractors have experienced when managing patients with
viral and infectious diseases,” stated Dr. Christopher Kent, Co-
Founder of Chiropractic Leadership Alliance.
Dr. Kent explained: “A comprehensive review of the research
literature reveals the current understanding that the brain and immune
system are the two major adaptive systems in the body. During an immune
response, the brain and the immune system 'talk to each other' and this
process is essential for maintaining homeostasis or balance in the
body."
Since its inception, chiropractic has asserted that viruses
and microbes don't threaten us all equally and that a healthy immune
system easily repels most invaders. The immune system protects us from
the flu, as well as any other infectious disease, and strives to get us
well again when we do fall ill. Our immune system, like every other
system in the body, is coordinated and controlled by the nervous
system.
Chiropractors are also aware of the importance of positive
health life style practices (rest, drinking ample quantities of water,
diet, exercise, proper diet, use of multivitamins and minerals, and
stress reduction approaches) that can also positively influence the
nervous system and immune response. According to a large study of the
chiropractic profession recently conducted by the Institute for Social
Research, Ohio Northern University (McDonald et al., 2003),
chiropractors also customarily advise their patients as to the benefits
of these other modalities in optimizing overall health.
Chiropractors helping patients battle the flu is not a new
occurrence either. During the 1917-18 influenza epidemic, which brought
death and fear to many Americans, it has been estimated that 20 million
people died throughout the world, including about 500,000 Americans. It
was chiropractic’s success in caring for flu victims that led to the
profession’s licensure in many states.
Researchers reported that in Davenport, Iowa, out of the
93,590 patients treated by medical doctors, there were 6,116 deaths --
a loss of one patient out of every 15. Chiropractors at the Palmer
School of Chiropractic adjusted 1,635 cases, with only one death.
Outside Davenport, chiropractors in Iowa cared for 4,735 cases with
only six deaths -- one out of 866. During the same epidemic, in
Oklahoma, out of 3,490 flu patients under chiropractic care, there were
only seven deaths. Furthermore, chiropractors were called in 233 cases
given up as lost after medical treatment, and reportedly saved all but
25. In another report covering 4,193 cases by 213 chiropractors 4,104
showed complete recovery.
“These results are not so surprising given what we now know
about the interaction between the nervous system and the immune system”
stated Matthew McCoy DC, MPH, Editor of the Journal of Pediatric,
Maternal & Family Health – Chiropractic. “Through
research we know that chiropractic has beneficial effects on
immunoglobulins, B-lymphocytes (white blood cells), pulmonary function
and other immune system processes.”
One such study, conducted by Patricia Brennan Ph.D and her
team, found that when a chiropractic “manipulation” was applied to the
middle back, the response of polymorphonuclear neutrophils (white blood
cells) taken from blood collected 15 minutes after the manipulation was
significantly higher than blood collected 15 minutes before and 30 and
45 minutes after the chiropractic procedure. This research demonstrated
an “enhanced respiratory burst” following the chiropractic adjustment.
This “burst” is needed for our immune cells to destroy invading viruses
and bacteria.
Another small study of HIV positive patients was conducted
to study the effects of specific chiropractic adjustments to correct
vertebral subluxations in the upper neck on the immune systems of HIV
positive individuals. Over the six-month period of the study, the group
that did not receive chiropractic care experienced a 7.96% decrease in
CD4 cell counts, while the adjusted group experienced a 48% increase in
CD4 cell counts over the same period.
A large retrospective study conducted by Robert Blanks Ph.D
and colleagues studied 2,818 individuals undergoing chiropractic care -
these individuals reported an average overall improvement, ranging from
7-28%, in a battery of physical symptoms including stiffness/lack of
flexibility in the spine, physical pain, fatigue, incidence of colds
and flu, headaches, menstrual discomfort, gastrointestinal disorders,
allergies, dizziness and falls (Blanks et al., 1997, Journal of
Vertebral Subluxation Research).
More importantly, the incidence
of colds and flu was reduced by an average of 15% in this large
population who were undergoing regular chiropractic care.
“In addition to the passive recommendations regarding hand
washing, avoiding large gatherings, coughing and sneezing into your
hands – it makes a great deal of sense to do everything you can to
ensure that your immune system is functioning at its best. And that
strategy should include chiropractic care” stated Dr. McCoy.
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