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What Does Science Say About Wearing Masks
Some of our health experts are recommending mask-wearing based on science. Well, I was curious, what do science and research say about wearing masks? Do masks prevent the spread of viruses? Are masks safe to wear? Who should be wearing masks? How do I wear a mask? I will dive into all of those questions in this article, so keep on reading.

What Is A Face Mask?

A face mask is a loosely fitting mask that covers your nose and mouth. A face mask prevents large sprays and droplets when coughing or sneezing. The face mask differs from an N95 respirator, which is a tighter fitting mask. N95 masks prevent a person from inhaling smaller particles, such as viruses or bacteria, that are airborne. Below is a table describing what different masks are designed for:

Who Should Wear A Face Mask?

According to JAMA, face masks should only be used by people who have symptoms such as coughing or sneezing. They also state that “Face masks should not be worn by healthy individuals to protect themselves from acquiring respiratory infection because there is no evidence to suggest that face masks worn by healthy individuals are effective in preventing people from becoming ill.”

How Do You Wear a Face Mask?

The proper way to wear a face mask is the following:
1. Wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds (or use 60% alcohol)
2. Place face mask over nose and mouth
3. Make sure there are no gaps between the face mask and the face
4. Avoid touching mask while wearing
5. If you touch your face mask, wash your hands
6. Remove mask without touching the front of the face mask
7. Discard into a closed bin
8. Wash hands again
This list is the proper protocol to use a face mask to prevent the spread of infection.

Does Wearing a Face Mask Help Prevent The Spread of Infection?

There are many randomized controlled trial studies and meta-analysis reviews of these studies in peer-reviewed journals. Many of these studies show that face masks do not work to prevent the spread of viruses. Researchgate.net put together a list of RCT studies and meta-analysis reviews about face mask use. The conclusion by the researcher was,

“No RCT study with verified outcome shows a benefit for HCW or community members in households to wearing a mask or respirator. There is no such study. There are no exceptions. Likewise, no study exists that shows a benefit from a broad policy to wear masks in public. Masks and respirators do not work.”

UPDATE-

The CDC put out a study in March 2021 looking at how mask mandates affected the daily case and death rates of Covid-19. According to the article summary, mandating masks was associated with a decrease in daily Covid-19 case and death rates within 20 days of implementation. But what they fail to talk about is what that decrease is?

When you read the article published on the CDC website, here is what the research says. They looked at numbers from the county level in the United States. From those numbers, they looked at a reference period before mandates were issued. Then, they looked at the numbers after the mandates were issued. This is what they found-

“Mask mandates were associated with a 0.7 percentage point decrease (p = 0.03) in daily COVID-19 death growth rates 1–20 days after implementation and decreases of 1.0, 1.4, 1.6, and 1.9 percentage points 21–40, 41–60, 61–80, and 81–100 days, respectively, after implementation (p<0.01 for all).”

This is one of the most comprehensive looks at the numbers from counties all over our country that mandated mask-wearing. With these mandates, we had, at most, less than a 2% difference. This small drop was in both cases and, more importantly, deaths. Think to yourself, if masks prevented the spread, wouldn’t we see a more significant drop in the numbers?

How About Professionals Using Face Masks and Preventing Infections?

I always like to visit the Cochrane Library to look at what they find in research. Those of you who saw my video on, What Does Science Say About the Flu Shot vs. Vitamin D, will know that Cochrane is the gold standard in the medical community when it comes to the analysis of research.

They have an article on surgical face masks for preventing surgical wound infection. They searched all the studies on this topic. The outcome of the analysis showed that wearing face masks during surgery neither increases nor decreases the number of wound infections.

So think about this, we are talking about medical professionals who use personal protective equipment regularly. These professionals know the proper protocol on how to use face masks. And it still didn’t make a difference! What is the likelihood that the general public will help prevent the spread of infection with face masks?

Do Face Masks Prevent The Spread of Covid-19?

In April 2020, researchers in South Korea studied whether cloth face masks or surgical masks prevented the spread of the SARS-CoV-2 virus. They took four patients who tested positive for Covid-19. They put them in a controlled environment.

They had each patient put on a cloth mask, cough five times into a petri dish. Then they put on a surgical mask and did the same thing. And one more time without any covering. A different petri dish was used to collect each sample. The researchers swabbed the surfaces of the masks on both the outside and inside and cultured them, as well.

Guess what they found? Yep, all the Petri dishes had the virus. Now here is the interesting thing, all the swabs from the outside of the masks were positive for the virus. However, most of the swabs from the inside of the masks were negative. The researchers explained that the virus most likely escaped due to the air leakage around the mask.

So you can see that both surgical and cloth masks don’t seem to prevent the spread of this virus. Also, the fit of the mask is essential. Loose masks like cloth and surgical masks don’t seem to keep the virus from getting out. Or the virus is so small it is getting forced through the mask to the outside.

UPDATE-

A new research study out of Denmark in March 2021 looked at the effectiveness of the mask mandate in preventing the spread of Covid-19. This study was the gold standard, randomized controlled trial of mask-wearing. Two groups of participants were randomly put into groups, one wearing masks and the other no masks. The masked group was given 50 surgical masks along with instructions on proper use. Both groups were encouraged to follow recommended social distancing rules.

Here is what the study found-

“Infection with SARS-CoV-2 occurred in 42 participants recommended masks (1.8%) and 53 control participants (2.1%). The between-group difference was −0.3 percentage point (95% CI, −1.2 to 0.4 percentage point; P = 0.38) (odds ratio, 0.82 [CI, 0.54 to 1.23]; P = 0.33).”

In plain English, there was really no statistical difference between the two groups. Wearing a mask did not reduce the ability to catch or spread this virus. There are limitations to this study because it is very difficult to conduct this kind of study with people. The authors will admit that the results are inconclusive for this study, but the conclusion was that wearing a surgical mask did not reduce the infection rate from this virus for the wearer.

Could Wearing A Mask Be Bad For You?

I found a study in the Journal of Biological Engineering that showed that wearing masks can impact your performance of activities. The research showed that wearing a respirator mask does interfere with your performance, both physically and mentally.

Here are the things they said wearing a mask interferes with:
1. Breathing
2. Regulating your body temperature
3. Vision
4. Communication
5. Feelings of well-being
I find that most people do not like wearing masks; it is hard to breathe, it makes you hot, and if you wear glasses, they fog up. It is hard to talk to people through masks. And let’s be honest, when someone sees you wearing a mask, it causes them to shy away from you because they are scared of catching something.

UPDATE-

An article from Stanford University talked about facemask in the Covid-19 era. The author of the article looked at a health hypothesis that facemasks might be not only ineffective but not safe to wear. This article looks at the efficacy of facemasks like we have talked about above. But it also dives into some of the negative heaths effects that masking can present.

Most people will argue what the harm from wearing a mask is. Well, there are definite physiological and psychological effects that lead to health consequences. See table 1 for a summary of those effects and consequences.

Let me quote the article-

“Wearing facemasks has been demonstrated to have substantial adverse physiological and psychological effects. These include hypoxia, hypercapnia, shortness of breath, increased acidity and toxicity, activation of fear and stress response, rise in stress hormones, immunosuppression, fatigue, headaches, decline in cognitive performance, predisposition for viral and infectious illnesses, chronic stress, anxiety and depression. Long-term consequences of wearing facemask can cause health deterioration, developing and progression of chronic diseases and premature death.”

As you can see, it isn’t as simple as just saying to wear a mask; what could it hurt. As you can see, there are consequences for every decision we make in life.

My concern is we have kids wearing masks all day long in school. How is that affecting them? I don’t want my kids to be the test subjects of that experiment.

Conclusion: Should You Wear a Mask?

Wearing a mask is a personal decision. If you are coughing, sneezing, or have a fever and need to go out, then the answer is yes. If you are healthy, without any symptoms, I would say the science and the medical community say no.

The policy of making healthy people wear masks has no scientific validity to it. It is unfortunate that “experts” and policymakers are making these rules that don’t make any sense at all. The decisions of policies regarding this virus are based on fear and not based on any reliable data. Why conduct research studies? I hope it is to collect data and make the best-educated decisions we can make for society. Will it always be right to use science and research? No, but it is better than making decisions without any rhyme or reason.

If you want to do something positive for your health, contact us at our Littleton chiropractic office.
May 5, 2020
Science Behind Immune System Function
Science Behind Immune System Function with Dr. Shiva

The current medical model of how your immune system works is not accurate according to the latest scientific research. Researchers have shown that your immune system is much more than basic innate and adaptive immune systems. It also includes your nervous system and bacteria that live in your gut called your microbiome.

Dr. Shiva Ayyadurai has his doctorate in biological engineering from M.I.T. He holds degrees in electrical engineering, computer science, visual studies, and mechanical engineering, all from M.I.T. as well.

As a scientist, his research has shown that your immune system is like your body’s operating system. You can think of your immune system like the software that your computer uses to run. In this analogy, the nervous system is the hardware of the computer used to run this software.

Dr. Shiva has written several books, with his most recent titled, Systems Health. Using his computer science background, he has been able to use computer modeling for health. What he has found has changed the understanding of our immune system profoundly.

According to Dr. Shiva, your body has a set point, which in scientific literature is called homeostasis. He also showed that this set point is different for every individual. As he says, “It is not one size fits all.” Your set point is the optimal functioning state of your body.

This set point can be altered a little by genetics. However, stresses are what cause the most significant shift. Stresses come in all different forms. Physical stresses; like accidents, sports injuries, or falls. Chemical stresses; like what we eat,and other toxins in our environment. Or mental and emotional stresses; like relationships, work, or other societal pressures like isolation.

Dr. Shiva Talks About Chiropractors

What Is The Old Model of The Immune System?

The old medical model is a two-part system- innate immunity vs. adaptive immunity. Innate immunity is the outer layer of the system, which consists of your skin, eyes, nose, and mucous membranes. The adaptive immune system is the internal system consisting of antigens that attack pathogens that get into the body. These two systems need to work together.

The innate immune system is the first line of defense. You know it is working when you get watery eyes or a running nose. It uses immune system cells like macrophages and neutrophils. The main job is to attack the pathogen on the outside of the body.

The adaptive immune system is more specialized and precise. As Dr. Shiva states, “these are more like sharpshooters.” The body takes out the pathogens with specific antibodies. The body’s production of antibodies is the underlying concept of vaccines.

The Old Model Is The Basis For Vaccines

The idea behind vaccines relies on this old two-part model of the immune system. A vaccine tricks the body into producing antibodies to the pathogen. The vaccine stimulates the adaptive immune system response.

We now know that because of the new model of how the immune system works, vaccines are ineffective in providing immunity for an extended period of time. Research shows that most vaccines, like the flu vaccine, lose effectiveness in a few weeks.

Dr. Shiva also talks about the safety of vaccines. To date, there have been no double-blind, placebo-controlled studies on vaccines for safety or efficacy. The Cochrane review also shows that research for the flu shot is neither safe nor effective. The analysis of research showed that 2% of people get the flu without a vaccine, and 1% get the flu with the vaccine.

What Happens To The Body When Is Stressed By a Virus?

As Dr. Shiva described, the pathogen (virus or bacteria) is not what eats away the body. It is the immune system that is trying to modulate itself. In a stressful environment, it will hyper respond cause the breakdown of the other systems of the body. Your body is disturbed or in dis-ease.

The wrong environment, such as eating poorly, not getting enough exercise or social isolation like we are experiencing now, causes many more issues with your immune system response. The immune system in the right environment works perfectly.

What About Germ Theory?

If the medical model of germ theory were correct, nobody would be around to know about it. Germs are all-around use and are attacking our body and immune system daily. Challenging our immune system is a natural part of life.

Think about diseases of the past like scurvy. Doctors at the time thought a pathogen caused scurvy. Not until British sailors realized that eating limes kept them from having this “disease.” We now know that it wasn’t a disease at all but a nutritional deficiency. Once again, emphasizing that the wrong environment, lack of vitamin C, is what causes an imbalance in your immune system and body.

How Does The Neurological System Play a Role In Immune System Function?

If your immune system is like the software you run on your computer, your immune system is the hardware that the software runs on. Scientists have shown that you can’t separate the nervous system and the immune system.

The body’s natural system state relies on the nervous system and immune system working together to help keep your body in homeostasis. As long as the inputs from your environment are allowing your body to stay at it’s set point, then you will be healthy and happy.
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What Steps Should You Do To Help Your Immune System and Body Get Back To Health?

Dr. Shiva talks about 3 steps-
1. Know Who YOU Are
  
  Your body system or any other system in nature has three significant forces of transport, conversion, and storage. Your body system has a unique combination of these forces to stay in balance. Once you know your body’s specific set point for these forces, you have your baseline for where you function best.
2. Knowing When You Are Not YOU
  
  Much like an airplane flying from point A to point B, there are systems to let the pilot know if the plane is getting off course. When you have your set point, then you can find out if day to day stressors are sending you off course.
3. Be Happy, Be YOU!
  
  Once you notice your system is not where it should be ideally, then you can take steps to return to your set point. Things that you can add in to change the forces we talked about in step one are nutrition, exercise, prayer/mediation, and chiropractic adjustments. Adding all of these will get you back to feeling like the best YOU possible.
Dr. Shiva’s Full Video-

Conclusion Of The Science Behind The Immune System

The concept of how the immune system functions have changed dramatically since the 1960s. Our current policies for dealing with pathogens are based on that old understanding of how the immune system worked. The lack of knowledge about the immune system means that vaccine policy is an outdated way of dealing with viruses. There haven’t been reliable double-blind, placebo-controlled studies to validate the use of vaccines.

The new understanding of immune system function that is backed up by science is your immune system helps your body system stay in balance. It uses not only innate and adaptive immunity, but it also uses your nervous system and microbiome to help keep that balance. The most significant factor of your immune and body system getting out of balance is the stressors in your environment.

You can follow the three steps that Dr. Shiva recommends, know when your body is in balance, know when your body is out of balance and do the things to restore that balance. I talk about how chiropractic adjustments help your immune system function in this article- What Does Science Say About Chiropractic and Immune System Function. If you do this, you will be happy and healthy for a lifetime.

If you would like to find out more about how we can help you or a loved one, please contact our Littleton, CO chiropractic clinic here.
April 22, 2020
How To Supercharge Your Immune System

I am often asked what I recommend for supplements to boost immune system function. Here are two protocols I use to supercharge your immune system, whether you are healthy or you need some help with that function. Either way, you may find that we might be focusing on the wrong thing. Let’s dive in and show you what I recommend here at our chiropractic clinic in Littleton, CO.

Immune System Function or Inflammation, What Is More Important?

The obvious answer is both. However, most people tend to focus on supplements that just boost the immune system. What I find is just as important is to keep your inflammation in check and not out of control.

Inflammation is a natural part of the healing process, so it is necessary. Too much inflammation, however, is not a good thing. Some of you might have seen the cover of Time Magazine from Feb. 2004 titled, “The Silent Killer”, talking about inflammation. Here is a link to the article- Health: The Fires Within.

For healthy people, we are going to focus more on inflammation to help boost immune system function. For those who are experiencing challenges with their immune system, we will focus on immunity along with inflammation.

Inflammation Protocol With Focus on Inflammation and Oxidative stress:

The first is an anti-inflammatory protocol. Why would someone be worried about inflammation? If you are generally healthy, then your biggest concern is to keep your inflammation under control. This will help your body fight disease and heal as quickly as possible.

The same function of the body that causes redness, swelling and pain also reduce your body’s ability to fight off infection and disease. Research shows that inflammation is a symptom of many infectious diseases. (1) That is why it is so necessary for you to control your inflammation levels.

Here are the supplements and dosage for this protocol:

Omega Monopure 1300 EC (2 caps daily)

ProbioMax Daily or Probiomax Complete (1-2 caps daily)

NRF2 Activator (1-2 caps daily)

D3 5000(2 caps daily)

MinRex (2-4 caps daily)

S-Acetyl-Glutathione (2 caps daily)

Lauricidin (2 scoops daily)

Infection Protocol with focus on Immunity, Inflammation and Oxidative Stress:

The second protocol is our infection protocol. This is the protocol we recommend for anyone who has a weakened immune system or is fighting a cold or infection. If you feel like you are in this category this is the protocol you would want to follow.

Similar to our first protocol, this protocol looks at inflammation as well but has more of an immunity focus. The additional supplements in this list are used to boost immune system cells that fight pathogens.

Here are the supplements and dosage for this protocol:

Omega Monopure 1300 EC (2 caps daily)

ProbioMax Complete (2 caps daily)

Immunotix 500 (1 cap daily)

NRF2 Activator (2 caps daily)

D3 5000(3-4 caps daily)

MinRex (4 capsules daily)

S-Acetyl-Glutathione (2 caps daily)

ProteoXyme (8 caps daily)

Xcellent A 7500 (2-3 caps daily)

Lauricidin (3-4 scoops daily)

How To Order

I wanted to give you all access to our protocols for inflammation and infection. If you would like to order these products to be shipped directly to you click the links below-

If You Have Any Questions About Supercharging Your Immune System-

If you are not sure which protocol is best for you or where to start, don’t hesitate to call us at the office at 303-794-1737. If you need help ordering any of the supplements, let us know.

Feel free to forward this information to your friends and family members, I know we want to keep our loved ones healthy.

Let’s help fight any virus or bacteria with our last line of defense- THE IMMUNE SYSTEM!

April 7, 2020
5 Easy Steps To Find A Chiropractor In Littleton CO
Finding a good Chiropractor is not easy, whether you are in Littleton, CO or somewhere else in the country. How do you know a Chiropractor is good? Are you looking for a specific adjustment technique, such as gentle adjustment with an Arthrostim? Or are you looking for a more traditional manual adjustment, you know the “popping or cracking” style? What does an adjustment cost?

What Kind Of Chiropractor Do You Need?

Did you know that there are different types of Chiropractors? It is true, there are limited scope Chiropractors and wellness Chiropractors. The difference is that limited scope Chiropractors focus on most back and neck pain. Wellness Chiropractors look at the whole person and the whole body to find out how to improve one’s overall health and well being.

Do you want to find a Chiropractor that specializes in a certain area like pediatrics? Chiropractors often have an area of specialty, whether that is wellness, sports, family, kids or even nutrition? Some Chiropractors feel comfortable seeing a variety of people from different age groups and with different issues.

Steps To Find A Good Chiropractor In Littleton, CO

As you can see there is a lot that goes into finding a good Chiropractor. If you are looking for a good Chiropractor in Littleton, CO here are some simple steps to follow to help narrow your search down-

Step 1 – Get Referrals From a Trusted Source

You may start by getting referrals from friends and family members. Their personal experience may help you in making a decision. This is probably the most important step because your source has direct knowledge of what that Chiropractor does and how their practice operates. If you don’t have a good source to find a Chiropractor, then you have to move on to step two and search for one.

Step 2 – Open Up a Google Search For Chiropractors in Littleton, CO

You may want to type in one of the following key phrases in the search bar:
- Chiropractor in 80123
- Chiropractor in Littleton
- Chiropractor near me
This will give you many choices to look at. Once you find Chiropractors in your area, you need to go to the next step and check out their website.

Step 3 – Give The Website of Each Chiropractors a Look

The best Chiropractors in Littleton will put as much care into their website as they do into the rest of their practice. By doing this, you will get a good feel if this is the right Chiropractor for you. If you feel like it is the right fit from the website move on to the next step.

Step 4 – Check Out The Reviews of The Chiropractors

See what other people are saying. It’s easy for someone to say that they are great, it’s a whole different story to get other people to say great things about you. If the reviews seem to check out then move on to the next step.

Step 5 – Give Their Office a Call

Now that you have a basic understanding of who they are, give them a call. Ask any unanswered questions you may have, such as types of services, specialties, adjusting style and cost. You will know in just a few minutes whether the practice is the right one for you!

Conclusion To Find A Chiropractor In Littleton CO-

As you can see, finding a good Chiropractor is easy. However, finding a good Chiropractor that fits your specific needs definitely takes more work. At Dody Chiropractic Center for Wholeness, we make sure that you are in the right place to receive the care you need. If we don’t feel like our clinic is the right place for you, we will do everything within our power to get you to the right place to take care of your healthcare needs. Call our office and see if our gentle, but powerful style of chiropractic is what your body is looking for. It might be the best thing you ever do for your health! Our office number is 303-794-1737.
March 23, 2020

Virus Resource Page

This is a virus resource page to help you and your body better handle any virus you may come in contact with. Viruses are a part of human life. It seems like all I hear about these days is the outbreak of a certain virus. It’s all over the news. Everywhere I go, they are wiping things down, there is no toilet paper or paper towels at the store, no canned food or bottled water on the shelves, and every email in my inbox has to do with this crazy viral pandemic! Everyone is talking about it, worried about it, and wondering what they can do to protect themselves. Well, look no further!

What Is The Coronavirus?

resources to protect you against any virus Coronavirus is a class of common viruses that causes upper respiratory infections. The specific coronavirus that we are currently dealing with is called COVID-19. This group of viruses is not associated with severe outcomes for those with normal immune system function.

What Are The Symptoms of Coronavirus?

The virus causes upper respiratory infections, symptoms reported are cough, fever and breathing issues. In extreme cases, a person could develop pneumonia.

How Do You Treat Coronavirus?

Viral infections do not respond to antibiotics. The best and only way to help combat coronavirus or even the flu is to boost your natural immune system function. We have an infographic on what you can do to catch the coronavirus, which is our humorous way to explain how to lower immune system function.

How Does The Immune System Work Against The Coronavirus?

The immune system is our defense against any microbial invaders. It protects our body from germ imbalances and cell changes that could make us ill.

Once our immune system detects an invader, it springs into action by sending billions of red blood cells, white blood cells and platelets. These cells are the front line in defense against those invaders.

This whole process is adaptive and responds naturally without you even thinking about it. The central nervous system controls and coordinates the adaptation and response of your nervous system.

How Do The Immune System And Nervous System Work Together?

Research showed that the immune system and nervous system are intricately connected and this connection is essential for you to fight off germs. This is now taught in medical schools as the neuroimmunology, because you can’t separate the two systems.

How Does Chiropractic Play a Role In Boosting Immune System Function?

chiropractic's role in boost immune system function to help fight any virus Research showed gentle chiropractic adjustments, similar to the style I do here at Dody Chiropractic, helps boost immune system function. The adjustment helps the nervous system function better, which in turn helps the immune system function better. The researcher found that people who get adjusted regularly have a stronger immunity.

The 2010 study showed an increased level of a molecule called Interleukin-2. This molecule is a signaling molecule that regulates white blood cell activity, which is directly responsible for immunity. Interleukin-2 impacts the body’s natural response to recognize foreign invaders and adapt to create specific responses to neutralize them. The bottom line is that people who receive regular chiropractic adjustments had higher levels of this protein compared to those who did not get adjusted.

Supplements To Keep You Strong Against Any Virus

resource against any virus- immune boosting supplements

Research also shows that certain supplements can greatly improve immune system function as well.

A research study showed taking oral N-Acetyl-Cysteine (NAC) long-term helped with chronic upper respiratory issues, much like the symptoms from coronavirus.

A randomized phase II clinical trial showed beta-glucans, like the one in Immunotix, may modulate the immune system and reduce some risks associated with upper respiratory influenza infections.

The immune-enhancing role of vitamin C is well documented. In a 2006 study, vitamin C taken with zinc reduced symptoms and shortened the duration of respiratory tract infections.

Probiotics play an important role in your immune system function. Researchers showed probiotics can inhibit pathogens from getting into your system via the intestines. This increases your health against pathogen infection.

Since the 1950s, researchers in the area of immunology have looked into the health benefits of hyperimmunity by consuming dairy products from hyperimmunized laying hens and lactating cows. IgY Immunoglobulins and immune-supporting cofactor from hyperimmune eggs provide passive immunity to many human pathogens. These immunoglobulins are found in a supplement we recommend called IG 26 DF.

Vitamin D supplementation, especially during the winter months, is known to help prevent colds and the flu. A research study in The British Medical Journal showed Vitamin D supplementation was safe and it protected against acute respiratory tract infections.

Vitamin A has been shown to play a critical role in enhancing immune system function. Vitamin A can be used as a therapy in treating various infectious diseases.

Zinc has been shown to reduce the duration of the common cold. The type of zinc is important, so we recommend this zinc– a fully reacted, proprietary TRAACS® amino acid chelate formulated for enhanced absorption.

Nano-technology silver is one of the most potent antimicrobial supplements on the market. Not all silver supplements are the same, check out this article on the silver product we recommend and why safety of the product is so important.

Some supplements that will help keep you strong against the Coronavirus are:

N-Acetyl-Cystine (NAC):
- Supports Glutathione Synthesis
- Supports Detoxification of Environmental Toxins and Pollutants
- Supports Antioxidant Activity in all Body Cells
- Supports Healthy Respiratory Function
- Thins mucus
- Lowers chances of influenza infection and reduces risk of severe bronchitis
Immunotix 250 or 500:
- Supports Healthy Immune Function
- Supports the Body’s Defenses Against Seasonal Immune Challenges
- Supports Hematopoiesis Following Radiation and Other Bone Marrow Insults
- Reduces severity of influenza infection
- Reduces influenza mortality in animal studies
Xcellent C:
- High-Potency Vitamin C Formula Provides 750 mg Vitamin C per Capsule
- Formulated with BioPerine® to Enhance Nutrient Bioavailability
- Supports Immune and Antioxidant Systems
- Supports Production of Collagen, Carnitine, and Neurotransmitters
- Buffered with Minerals to Help Prevent Potential Stomach Upset
ProbioMax® Complete:
- Helps Maintain a Healthy Intestinal Microecology
- Supports the Natural Immune Response
- Supports Bowel Regularity
- Supports Lactose Digestion
IG 26 DF:
- Provides Immunoglobulins and Immune Regulating Factors That Promote Intestinal and Systemic Health
- Supports Passive Immunity in the Intestine
- Promotes Balanced Cytokine Production
- Supports Muscle Performance and Recovery
K2-D3 5000:
- Supports Bone Health by Promoting Carboxylation of Bone Proteins
- Supports Cardiovascular Health by Affecting Arterial Calcium Deposits
- Supports Healthy Blood Clotting
Xcellent A 7500:
- Supports Healthy Immune Function
- Promotes Healthy Skin and Mucous Membranes
- Provides Vitamin A Repletion in Cases of Deficiency
Zinc:
- Supports the Effective Function of Immune Cells and Their Proliferation
- Supports Antioxidant Activity
- Promotes Healthy Skin and Mucous Membranes
- Decreases Oxidative Stress
Cold & Flu Pack: Each item can be purchased separately, but, purchased as a package, you receive 10% discount. Please call 303-794-1737 to purchase- we can ship! The package includes:
- Silver Health Max 30 and Silver Lozenges help fight against bacteria, viruses & fungus by preventing them from replicating. This helps your natural immune system to take over with the ability to better fight against the invaders. To learn more about this special technology and how it works, click here.
- Vitamin D3 is really important for immune health and most people are deficient. Every cell in our body has a Vitamin D receptor! Vitamin D turns on special peptides in your immune system that trigger a strong antimicrobial response, which allows the body to quickly and effectively fight off unwanted invaders like a viruses!
- Lauricidin is an important supplement because it helps your body fight infection and inflammation. It can help promote a strong immune defense, a healthy balance of gut bacteria, and healthy yeast levels.

How Much of Each Supplement Should I Take?

The provisional daily dosage suggestions are as follows:

Nutraceutical	Daily Dosage
NAC	1-2 caps twice/day
Immunotix	1 cap/day
Xcellent C	2 caps twice/day
ProbioMax Complete	1 cap/day
IG 26 DF	4 caps/day
K2 D3 5000	1 cap/day
Xcellent A 7500	1 cap/day
Zinc	1 cap/day

Conclusion

There are some people who are more susceptible to contracting any virus than normal and these people do need to be aware. However, no matter who you are, the best thing you can do is to take care of your body and boost your immune system. Use the supplements above which research shows increases your immune system’s ability to fight off viruses. Don’t give in to the hysteria, but rather, be proactive in taking care of yourself.

If you have any questions on how to make sure your immune system is strong, please contact us at 303-794-1737 or contact us online.

March 17, 2020

HOW TO CATCH THE CORONAVIRUS
Are you like most Americans- scared of catching the latest pandemic disease, the Coronavirus?

According to the media, you will catch this virus if you are in public places with many people or if you travel.

Is this true?

What Are The Odds of Catching The Coronavirus?

In an interesting article published in Psychology Today, the author Samuel Paul Veissiere Ph.D. discussed the odds are that 98% of people will not contract the virus. He also stated that the Coronavirus is simply a moral panic. I can’t agree more with him.

If you look back in history, we have had a virus cause moral panic around every few years. Do you remember the SARS, Bird Flu, or MERS? Those are some of the recent viruses that have caused panic in the media.

What Are The Experts Saying About The Coronavirus?

Here is what you need to know. At the time of writing this, there have been 3,562 deaths with the majority of those deaths being in China. To put this in perspective, within the same timeframe as the Coronavirus has been around, at least 12,000 people in the U.S. alone have died from the seasonal flu according to the CDC.

As Dr. Veissiere stated, the human mind tends to ignore basic probability and tends to jump to the most negative thought possible. He also states we are programmed to look for potential dangers and threats. These dangers are then blown out of proportion so we can remember them for future encounters.

8 Ways to Catch the Coronavirus

Now that you understand that the Coronavirus is not worse than the seasonal flu and that humans tend to blow these virus epidemics out of proportion, here are some ways that you can be sure to catch the Coronavirus if you want to.
1. Skip your chiropractic adjustments: If you want to handicap your nervous system, which is the Master Controller of your entire body, don’t get a chiropractic adjustment. By not getting adjusted and increasing the interference of the communication between your brain and body, you will reduce your body’s ability to find and attack any viruses. Instead, wait until symptoms are clearly present and bother you. If you are interested in getting checked to see if your body has interference, visit this page.
2. Eat a poor diet: Make sure your body lacks the vitamins, minerals, enzymes, micronutrients, and building blocks it needs to keep itself healthy and have the ability to heal and repair. If you are interested to see if your body is getting what it needs, visit this page.
3. Avoid adequate rest: If you want to decrease your immune system’s ability to find and fight viruses, stay up late, get up early, and use caffeine, sugar, tobacco, and energy drinks as needed.
4. Become dehydrated: Dehydration is a sure way to reduce the effectiveness of your natural defense mechanisms. You can do this by not consuming enough water each day.
5. Stop exercising: Not exercising will reduce the efficiency of your Lymphatic System, which requires movement to circulate the important germ-fighting fluid that it circulates. Exercise is also known to reduce stress which makes your body more resilient. Make sure to catch the Coronavirus by stopping any and all exercise.
6. Think negative thoughts: Worry that you and your family will be victims. Closely monitor all the news reports, looking for outbreaks and set alerts on your phone for updates. Fear the advancing pandemic. As we talked about earlier, this will definitely activate your fight-or-flight response and lower your resistance.
7. Do not wash your hands: After you don’t wash your hands, use your dirty hands to rub your eyes, pick your nose, wipe your lips, and touch the food you eat. The most direct way to catch any disease is direct contact with mucus membranes, like the nose, eyes, and mouth.
8. Do not consume any supplements: To further reduce the strength of your body and immune system, be sure to stop consuming any supplements. If you fail to give your body the basic building blocks it needs to function and fight invaders, you will surely be able to catch the Caronavirus! If you would like to learn what supplements will help keep you strong and fight invaders, check out this page.
Conclusion

The bottom line is, the only way to catch a cold or sickness is to become a hospitable host for the bacteria or virus that causes it. Let’s make sure that you and your body are not a great place for the Coronavirus to hang out. Be vigilant in keeping your immune system strong. Don’t let the media hype machine cause a moral panic in your life.

If you would like to keep your Immune System strong, give us a call at 303-794-1737 so we can help! Alternatively, you can request an appointment online.
March 9, 2020
3 Easy Ways to Improve Your Brain
Do you want to know 3 ways to improve your brain easily?

Who wouldn’t want to improve their brain in any way possible if they could. There are many ways that you can have better brain function. In this article, I would like to concentrate on your brain and 3 easy ways to help your brain out.

Many people are having issues related to and stemming from their brains these days. Your brain is connected to your nervous system, and together, this is the Master System in your body. It controls and coordinates ALL functions in your body. If your brain is not functioning properly or is imbalanced, it can have devastating effects on your body and health. The same can be said for your nervous system. Without further delay, here are the 3 easy ways to improve your brain.

Brain Hack #1 For Improvement

The first thing you can do to help your brain is to get out in nature. It is shown we spend 86% of our time indoors and another 6% of our time in enclosed vehicles. That is a lot of our time! Getting out into nature helps reduce inflammation. Inflammation can hinder your brain’s ability to have good decision-making skills. So just by getting out in nature, you can help reduce inflammation and increase your good decision-making skills! It appears that the way this might be happening is by reducing stress. We know that chronic stress leads to inflammation if it is not addressed. We also know that our modern lifestyle is often shown to be much more stressful than the lives of our ancestors. We need to give our brains a break and this is a good option.

So, how can you do this? You might not live by a park, you might be in the middle of a big city, you might think you don’t have time, etc. Well, to start, ANY time in nature is better than none! So, start with what you can. You do not need to visit a park to make it worthwhile. Anywhere outside will do. Instead of driving or taking the bus for a few blocks, walk to your destination. If you are getting outside and want to take things a step further, you can bring some outside in via houseplants.

Brain Hack #2 For Improvement

The second thing you can do is to detox from technology. The average American is spending about 12 hours per day looking at screens! What are people missing out on because they are in front of screens so much? It is likely things like time in nature, spending quality time with family and friends, exercising, developing connections, and other things that are beneficial to our lives. People feel that we are all connected through things like social media, but this is not a true connection and people are lonelier now than ever before. In addition to this, studies have shown that spending too much time on social media actually changes the structure of the brain!

We know that everybody cannot just get rid of all their technology. However, you can choose to reduce your screen time as well as make the choice to use technology in a conscious way. Here are three ways:
1. Reduce Blue Light- One good habit to get into is no screens at night. The blue light emitted from the screens is detrimental to your health and sleep.
2. Mindful Eating- Another is eating dinner without screens. This impairs your body’s ability to digest food properly and takes away the mindfulness involved.
3. Screen Break- A third is to take a break from your phone and screens. Set a time frame when you will not use your phone, even if you get a call or text.
A good time to do this would be dinner. Instead, talk to your family or friends and enjoy your meal. Sometimes it is easier if you leave your phone in another room so you are not tempted to use it. You can also set times where you may not want the phone in another room the whole time, but maybe you turn off notifications or turn your phone on silent for a bit.

Brain Hack #3 For Improvement

The last thing you can do is to be conscious of what you eat and make healthy choices! The foods you choose to eat are going to affect your ability to make good choices as well as how you see the world. The foods you eat precisely impact your brain. When you eat inflammatory foods, it directly challenges your brain’s ability to make good decisions. One of the things that change the way the brain is wired is our food choices. Pay attention to how you feel after you eat different foods and then you can make modifications when necessary.

Summary of 3 Easy Ways To Improve Your Brain

These are 3 easy things you can do today to impact your brain. Make sure you connect with nature. Take a break from your devices. Be conscious of what you eat and eat foods that support your brain.

If you feel your brain is off, you may want to consider neurofeedback. Neurofeedback is a natural, drug-free method of balancing the brain and encouraging the proper neural pathways. Neurofeedback can help with things like insomnia, chronic fatigue, depression, anxiety, ADD/ADHD, learning disorders, and more! Check out our article on What Is Neurofeedback?

Please contact Dody Chiropractic Center for Wholeness if you would like to learn more about your treating your brain!
January 22, 2020
Why Do Vitamin B12 Supplements Contain Cyanide?

Did you know that many of the vitamin B12 supplements contain small amounts of cyanide? Many people assume that the mass market vitamin manufacturers have your best interest in mind when developing and selling products. Roaming the aisles in the store, you will find thousands of “natural” products in this category that you may not think twice about what is in them. However, after taking a closer look, you will find a dark side of this industry, especially supplement companies that are owned by the pharmaceutical giants like Bayer.

How Is Cyanide Found In Vitamin B12?

The form of vitamin b12 used in nearly all mass-market vitamins is called cyanocobalamin. This is a cyanide-based form of b12 and it is the most common form found on the market! Unknown to most consumers, cyanocobalamin is found in a wide range of vitamins and foods as a synthetic additive.

This form of b12 is used because it is so cheap. This form is made via total chemical synthesis, from mammalian tissue, or recovered from activated sewage sludge! Ew- gross! Another reason why it is used is that it is quite stable and won’t easily perish.

How Does Cyanide Affect B12?

However, despite most vitamin manufacturers using this form, it is not the ideal form of vitamin b12. This is because the cyanide must be removed from the cobalamin in order for the cobalamin to perform its biological roles in the body.

People with a higher toxic body burden or higher cyanide exposure are less likely to be able to properly detoxify the additional toxins, such as the cyanide they consume through their supplements. This could be quite dangerous as the body’s toxic burden will eventually hit a threshold where it will no longer be able to handle any more toxins of any kind.

It is quite interesting that cyanocobalamin is listed in the government’s toxicity database as generally known or suspected to cause serious health problems. Cyanocobalamin is also on the list of toxins that the EPA must regulate, set a standard for, and try to reduce or eliminate.

So, what should you do?

There are severe consequences of vitamin b12 deficiency though as well. Luckily there is another form of vitamin b12 and the ideal form for supplementation is methylcobalamin. This form is typically more expensive. However, you are getting a natural, biologically available form of vitamin b12 without any toxins! This form is able to absorb under the tongue and is also a methyl donor.

After much research, we have found this vitamin b12 to be the best on the market! And no, it does NOT contain any cyanide!

Please contact us at Dody Chiropractic Center for Wholeness if you have any questions regarding vitamin b12 supplementation!

January 15, 2020
6 Ways to Help Kids Get Exercise
Kids need exercise just as much as adults do. We know that kids are not getting as much activity as they used to. According to WebMD, three out of four children ages 5 to 10 get less than one hour of physical activity daily. However, it is very important for kids to get exercise! The Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans recommends that children ages 6 to 17 get at least 60 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous activity daily. Kids have lots of energy and they need outlets to release that energy.

Think about it- school aged kids typically sit in a desk at school a good portion of the day. It’s just like adults sitting at a desk at work. Yes, they get some time for recess and maybe gym class, but if you added up all the time they are sitting down and compare it to the time they get to run and play, you would find they are sitting much more than moving.

How do you get your kids to exercise or move more? Here are a few things that might appeal to kids.
- - 1. Set an example. Kids model what their parents do so if you want your kids to move more, show them how you move and exercise.
- - 2. Exercise as a family. It’s more fun- even for adults- if you have someone to exercise with! Get the whole family to go out for a walk together or do a bike ride together.
- - 3. Have the kids play at a park or playground. Climbing on playground equipment helps kids develop different muscle groups, coordination, as well as release energy.
- - 4.Get a ball out and play catch, kick, or pass. Get kids involved in sports and have them practice their sport at home.
- - 5. Set up an obstacle course. You don’t need special equipment for this- use your imagination! Find something they can crawl under or on top of, jump over, swing on, run to, etc. You can do this at the playground too.
- - 6. Get them jumping. Use a trampoline or jump rope to have them jump around.
Conclusion-

Kids innately want to move so help them find a way that is fun for them to release some energy. This will help kids develop good exercise habits as they grow up and be healthy.

As kids are exercising and growing, it is important that they stay strong. It is also important the they keep their nervous system strong and connected. The nervous system is what coordinates and controls EVERYTHING in your body from digesting your food to moving your muscles and growing your bones. Chiropractors are specialists in the nervous system and can help make sure your kid’s nervous system, as well as yours, stays connected so the muscles and bones can develop properly. It helps with your kids coordination and balance too.

Hopefully, this helps inspire you to get moving with your kids and keep their nervous system connected!
April 8, 2019
The Broken Wrist

Can Chiropractic Help With The Healing Process?

The premise of chiropractic care is that the nervous system controls and coordinates all the processes in the body. Chiropractic adjustments remove interference in the nervous system thus maximizing the function of those processes. Let’s look at the healing process. I want to start with a story of Jann, our office manager.

How Jann Broke Her Wrist

Jann was leaving the clinic on a Thursday evening and was headed over to the Skate City just across the parking lot from the clinic. She had promised a neighbor girl that she would come roller skating for her class fundraiser.

As Jann left, I jokingly said, let me know if you break anything. Well as you can see by the title of this post, that was the wrong thing to say. About an hour after she left the clinic I get a text message that she fell and broke her wrist. Obviously, at first I thought she was joking, but later I found out it was no joke.

She managed to break her wrist in multiple locations. It was so severe she had to have surgery to pin all the bones back together. Needless to say, when Jann does something she goes full out, including breaking bones.

We started adjusting Jann after the accident to help her body heal as quickly as possible. The surgery went well and now the healing process was started. She had the surgery on February 21st and her surgeon said this process would take 6 months to get the full range of motion back in her wrist.

She did all the physical therapy and we were adjusting her on a regular basis. She was back to full function and range of motion by the end of April.

The body’s ability to heal depends on the system that controls and coordinates that healing process. That system is the nervous system, and that is what the chiropractic adjustments effect directly.

Is Breaking a Bone an Event or a Process?

If you fell and broke your wrist, would that be an event or a process? That would be an event. If we took you to the orthopedist and the doctor would take an x-ray of the bone, would that be an event or a process? Yes, that is another event. The doctor would set the bone, which again would be an event. A cast would be put on it, another event. Then, you would be sent home to heal, a process, not an event.

Healing is a process! This process is controlled by your nervous system. To maximize your healing process, you need to remove all interference of the nerve impulses in your nervous system. A study showed that chiropractic adjustments helped reduce inflammation which is a part of the healing process. That is what we do everyday here at Dody Chiropractic Center for Wholeness.

How long does it take to heal and can chiropractic help?

This depends on several factors: how bad the break was, as well as the age and health of the person. Let’s say it is average and would take an average amount of time which is roughly 6-8 weeks. If a person is healthy before the incident, this person will likely have a shorter healing period than an unhealthy person.

When would it feel better? For most people, it is usually within 5-7 days. What would happen if we removed the cast as soon as it felt better? Most would agree this is not a good idea.

So we wait for healing to take place. Do we simply go to the doctor at the appointed time and the cast is removed? No, a re-examination must be performed to determine if healing has, indeed, taken place. If it has, the cast is removed.

Then, we can go back to doing everything we had always done before, right? Wrong! The arm and wrist must go through a process of rehabilitation to strengthen and stabilize the system so that a re-injury does not take place. How long does this take? Usually, at least another 6-8 weeks.

What is the point? Most people view their health based on how they feel rather than using true healing as a criteria. Don’t make that mistake! Symptoms are usually the last thing to show up in the body’s attempt to let you know to do something, as well as the first thing to go away when the body is healing. Just because you are feeling well does not mean that you are healthy! Let us help you boost your healing process with chiropractic care.

Give us a call at 303-794-1737 if you would like to find out how healthy you are!

March 20, 2019