Clasquin Chiropractic

11/19/2025

11/19/2025

11/19/2025

We use and recommend Andrographis Complex and Congaplex as a one-two punch for when you feel the first signs of sickness.

As the temperature begins to fall, immunity can also take a dive and increase susceptibility to sickness.

Stay well by proactively building your immune defences with immune boosting herbs. Herbs like Ashwagandha, Astragalus, Andrographis and Echinacea support the immune system, and help to prevent and support recovery from infection.

Echinacea (𝘌𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘤𝘦𝘢 𝘱𝘶𝘳𝘱𝘶𝘳𝘦𝘢, 𝘌𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘤𝘦𝘢 𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘶𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘧𝘰𝘭𝘪𝘢) root is used in traditional Western herbal medicine for infections of the respiratory, digestive and urinary tracts,¹ and has been shown to prevent and reduce the severity of common cold symptoms.²⁻³

When coughs and colds strike, Andrographis (𝘈𝘯𝘥𝘳𝘰𝘨𝘳𝘢𝘱𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘱𝘢𝘯𝘪𝘤𝘶𝘭𝘢𝘵𝘢) can help speed recovery and reduce the intensity of upper respiratory symptoms.⁴

If stuck in a cycle of recurrent or chronic infection, think of Astragalus (𝘈𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘨𝘢𝘭𝘶𝘴 𝘮𝘦𝘮𝘣𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘢𝘤𝘦𝘶𝘴)! This traditional Chinese herb stimulates immune function to help break the sickness cycle and restore energy levels, aiding prevention and recovery.⁵

Revered in Ayurvedic medicine, Ashwagandha’s (𝘞𝘪𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘪𝘢 𝘴𝘰𝘮𝘯𝘪𝘧𝘦𝘳𝘢) anti-stress actions assist when ongoing stress weakens immunity. As an adaptogen and nourishing tonic, Ashwagandha supports convalescence by gently rebuilding energy and vitality.⁶

¹ Bone K, Mills S. Principles and practice of phytotherapy: modern herbal medicine. 2nd ed. Edinburgh: Elsevier Health Sciences; 2013. p. 524-5.

² Barrett B, Brown R, Rakel D, Mundt M, Bone K, Barlow S et al. Echinacea for treating the common cold: a randomized trial. Ann Intern Med. 2010 Dec 21;153(12):769-77.

³ Tiralongo E, Lea RA, Wee SS, Hanna MM, Griffiths LR. Randomised, double blind, placebo-controlled trial of echinacea supplementation in air travellers. Evid Based Complement Altern Med. 2012;2012:417267.

⁴ Hancke J, Burgos R, Caceres D, Wikman G. A double-blind study with a new monodrug Kan Jang: decrease of symptoms and improvement in the recovery from common colds. Phytother Res. 1995 Dec;9(8):559-62.

⁵ Institute of Epidemic Prevention, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences. 1978 in Bone K, Mills S. Principles and practice of phytotherapy: modern herbal medicine. Elsevier Health Sciences; 2012 Dec 31.

⁶ Bone K, Mills S. Principles and practice of phytotherapy: modern herbal medicine. 2nd ed. Edinburgh: Elsevier Health Sciences; 2013. p. 949.

11/19/2025

Could the answer to the current allergy epidemic in our children be as simple as feeding them blueberries? A rigorously run infant RCT suggests that adding blueberries as one of the first solids may nudge immune balance in an anti-allergic direction and help allergy-type symptoms settle during the first year—while also shifting the gut microbiome in potentially favourable ways.

The first year of life is a critical window for establishing immune competence and preventing allergic diseases. Dietary exposures during this period can influence the induction of immune tolerance, epigenetic programming, and gut microbial succession.

In a double blind, randomised, placebo-controlled feeding trial in Denver, USA, exclusively breast-fed infants (n=61, start age 5–6 months) received freeze-dried blueberry powder (10 g/day) or an isocaloric, colour/flavour-matched placebo until 12 months of age.

The blueberry group started out with more respiratory/allergy-like symptoms at baseline yet showed a greater resolution over time vs placebo (trajectory p=0.05). Immune biomarkers: IL-13 (pro-allergic/Th2 response) fell significantly with blueberries (p=0.035); IL-10 (anti-inflammatory/regulatory) trended up (p=0.052). However, the changes in these cytokines could not directly explain symptom changes. However, specific gut microbiome changes at 12 months correlated with the cytokine changes, hinting at gut-immune crosstalk.

In a companion paper in the same cohort, blueberry introduction altered gut microbiota composition/diversity (trends toward higher alpha diversity; increases in short-chain fatty acid-associated genera such as Subdoligranulum/Butyricicoccus and reductions in potentially unfavourable organisms such as Escherichia/Streptococcus).

The findings align with broader evidence showing that diverse, fibre- and polyphenol-rich complementary diets plus early allergen introduction help shape the gut-immune axis toward tolerance.

For more information see: https://bit.ly/4i7mr2M
and
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40944184/

11/18/2025

In this video I explore recent research on Gymnema and the implications for your clinical practice.

11/18/2025

🌼 From first visit to long-term wellness, every adjustment matters. Discover how our stages of care support healthier, happier patients!

11/12/2025

Echinacea stands apart for its unique group of active compounds, alkylamides, which create that distinctive tingling sensation on the tongue. These delicate compounds are key to Echinacea’s effectiveness, but they’re also highly sensitive to heat, oxidation, and handling.

At MediHerb®, we’ve spent decades perfecting methods to identify, protect, and quantify these fragile actives, ensuring every Echinacea product delivers consistent potency and purity.

Echinacea Premium combines the roots of Echinacea angustifolia and Echinacea purpurea to achieve 3.5 mg of alkylamides. These herbs are traditionally used to:

🌷 Help enhance healthy immune system function*
🌷 Support upper respiratory tract health*
🌷 Help relieve temporary mild throat discomfort associated with hoarseness, dry throat and irritants*

Echinacea Premium is available in 40 and 120 tablets.

Or Echinacea Premium 1:2 liquid in 200 mL and 465 mL, with 7.5 mg total alkylamides per serving.

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food & Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

11/10/2025

Thanksgiving is just 2 weeks away. Make sure you have Zypan on hand to help digest the holiday food and treats. Better health through better digestion.

11/10/2025

Are you getting your Trace Minerals and B12? There is an easy way, come in and find out

11/07/2025

In this video I review the evidence for herbs in supporting to***co addiction

11/05/2025

Don’t let FSA dollars go to waste! 💸

Patients can use their FSA or HSA funds on Foot Levelers custom orthotics—an investment that supports better posture, balance, and whole-body wellness.