Stork Spinal Care and Wellness Centers

05/15/2020

Researchers analyzed patient data from 10 countries. The team found a correlation between low vitamin D levels and hyperactive immune systems. Vitamin D strengths innate immunity and prevents overactive immune responses. The finding could explain several mysteries, including why children are unlikel...

04/16/2020

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04/09/2020

a diet rich in processed foods and man-made sugars can suppress the immune system

03/30/2020

WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO HAVE A STRONG IMMUNE SYSTEM? Part 1

We’ve been hearing on the news a lot about people with “compromised immune systems” being at greater risk of contracting unwelcomed viruses. What does “compromised” actually mean except that you’re more susceptible to getting sick?

The immune system is defined as a complex network of cells, tissues, organs and the substances they make that help the body fight infections and other diseases; it includes white blood cells and organs and tissues of the lymph system, such as the thymus, spleen, tonsils, lymph nodes, lymph vessels and bone marrow.

In this article, we’ll explore what it means to have a strong immune system, how it evolves throughout life, and how to boost your immune system to promote overall health.



What is a Strong Immune System?

A strong immune system has both powerful adaptive and innate immunity; both work together to protect the self from foreign invaders. Living a healthy lifestyle boosts the immune system in many ways that we’ll explore later on in this article.

Typically people between the ages of 10 and 50 will have stronger immune systems when compared with infants and the elderly. Other factors that contribute to having a strong immune system include lower stress and getting a good night’s sleep.

In one study that tracked elderly people in Taiwan, 639 blood samples were taken to measure the levels of self-reactive antibodies, which are antibodies that are capable of fighting your own tissues. Interestingly, the researchers discovered that people with these antibodies seemed to live longer and had a 33% lower chance of dying that year. The downside is that these antibodies are the same ones implicated in autoimmune diseases, such as lupus and rheumatoid arthritis. In either case, however, it validates how important our immune response is to our overall health.

In summary, people who suffer from autoimmune disease are said to have powerful immune systems, which, in one respect appears to provide greater protection from parasites, but may make people more susceptible to other diseases.

03/26/2020

The recommended IU's are low in my opinion, but this is a good read on vitamin D. If you need a blood spot test to determine your D levels or need quality supplementation, we can help!

Produced in response to sunlight hitting your skin, Vitamin D helps keep your immune system in top shape. Here are three more ways the "sunshine vitamin" is so good for you.

03/24/2020

Dear Patients,
We want to assure you that we take the health and well-being of our community very seriously. We are committed to serving our patients during this difficult period. In order to protect our patients and our staff, we are doing the following:

1. Limiting appointments to allow only one to two people in the office at any given time.

2. Fully sanitizing every room and contact surfaces between each patient visit.

3. There will be NO resting in the office relaxation room.

4. There will be NO handling of clip boards.

5. There will be NO need to touch or handle credit card processing.

6. Requiring employees and patients to stay home who are not feeling well.

7. We will continue to monitor the guidance and advice from the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention.

Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions.

Stay Well,
Robert Stork, DC & Kelly Mix, DC
Stork Spinal Care

208-888-8797

03/24/2020

Vitamin D supplementation reduces the risk of respiratory infection, regulates cytokine production and can limit the risk of other viruses such as influenza.

03/17/2020

Dear Patients,
We know your inbox has been filled with messages like this from companies of all kinds, but we think it’s important you hear from us as well. We are taking the threat of COVID-19 very seriously. Our thoughts go out to all of those who’ve been impacted in some way by the recent events gripping our world. We are actively monitoring the situation with the Coronavirus. We will continue to implement plans to protect the health of all of our employees and patients. We are also monitoring regulatory and health agencies to be sure that we have the most up-to-date information. Our focus is your health and safety. We will maintain strict cleaning and hygiene protocols. In addition, we are limiting patient appointments to ensure that there are a limited number of people in the building at any given time. We are no longer having patients handle clipboards and we will not be resting patients in the relaxation room after visits. As always, we will have all hands-on deck to remain open to serve our patients during this difficult time.
Stay Well,
Robert Stork, DC & Kelly Mix, DC
Stork Spinal Care

11/04/2019

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