Health & Wellness Newsletter: How To Improve Your Immune System by Restore Physical Therapy
HEALTH & WELLNESS The Newsletter About Your Health And Caring For Your Body
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HEALTH & WELLNESS The Newsletter About Your Health And Caring For Your Body
HOW TO BOOST YOUR IMMUNE SYSTEM
Are you interested in doing what you can to improve your immune system and overall health? Do you wonder why everyone seems to recommend diet and exercise for your well-being? At Restore Physical Therapy, our physical therapy team can help you implement strategies that not only help you heal better but protect you from future health issues! Making healthy choices, such as eating right and staying active, will help you recover from injury and protect your body from illness. In the ongoing struggle against Covid-19, immune system health has taken center stage, and more people prioritize their overall well-being. If you’re interested in strengthening your immune system, request an appointment at Restore Physical Therapy today. We will provide you with individualized exercise programs and relevant Our immune system defends against disease and foreign substances (i.e., germs, bacteria, and viruses). The immune system is our body’s defense against infections and helps keep us healthy. The three primary functions of the immune system include: 1. Fighting disease-causing germs (pathogens) like bacteria, viruses, parasites, or fungi and removing them from the body. 2. Recognizing and neutralizing harmful substances from the environment. 3. Fight disease-causing changes in the body, such as cancer cells. Our body depends on a combination of many lifestyle factors to fight off infection and disease. These factors include: • Nutrition • Exercise • Sleep habits • Stress levels • Whether you smoke and/or drink alcohol nutritional advice based on your specific needs. How Does The Immune System Work?
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How to Boost Your Immune System
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What Does Proper Nutrition Mean? All the cells in your body require certain nutrients to function correctly. These nutrients are found in the foods we eat. The foods we eat contain the vitamins that improve immune health by working as antioxidants and protecting healthy cells to ward off diseases and illness. Our physical therapists can help you craft a diet that is rich in vitamins and nutrients that supports your health. One of the most researched diets that support our immune system is the Mediterranean Diet. The emphasis of the Mediterranean Diet is plant-based. Whole grains and lean meats are also important attributes of this diet, and fish are rich in Omega-3 fatty acids. Healthy fats like olive oils and nuts are also emphasized. We recommend avoiding foods that interfere with your health, like processed foods, sugary food, and fried foods. These types of foods can result in chronic inflammation and take an overwhelming toll on your immune system and its ability to function correctly. By maintaining a nutritious dietary plan with the help of a physical therapist, you should quickly begin to notice a decrease in your pain while improving your immune system function. How Does Exercising Help The Immune System? Living a healthy lifestyle is the single most effective way to care for your immune system proactively. Your entire body, including your immune system, functions better when supported with regular physical activity/exercise. It’s Your Body, It’s Your Choice No Doctor Referral Necessary
Anti-inflammatory cells are released during and after physical exercise, and cell recruitment to defend the body is activated. This results in a lower incidence and intensity of symptoms for infections. It also leads to improved response and repair of damaged tissues. Physical exercise is also essential for preventing and protecting us
from several diseases, including: • Heart disease (i.e., high blood pressure, high cholesterol, etc.) • Diabetes • Cancer • Alzheimer’s and other
dementias • Joint degeneration and arthritis • Auto-immune disorders
Physical activity is vital for lifelong health and immune system function. It is increasingly clear that combining nutrition and physical activity has significant positive health consequences and boosts the immune system. Our team can help guide you through rehabilitation and improve overall health and well-being. Request An Appointment At Restore Physical Therapy Today! Our physical therapists will perform a comprehensive evaluation to determine your current health and fitness level during your first appointment. This first appointment can also alert your therapist to any weakened areas of your body that may be causing you pain and dysfunction. You will then be prescribed a personalized exercise routine that aligns with your body and fitness goals. Your therapist can also offer you manual therapy or pain-relieving techniques to ensure your exercise experience will be as healthy and painless as possible. Our skilled physical therapy team full of movement experts can prescribe you healthy exercises, offer nutritional advice, and ultimately help you improve your immune health for life. Don’t hesitate to change your health for the better; contact Restore Physical Therapy today!
Whether you want to come in for a check-up, suffered a recent injury or you want to improve your health, a doctor referral is not needed. In the state of New Jersey you have direct access to physical therapy! Why not use it!
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Exercise Essentials
Patient Success Stories
Clamshell Bridge (with Exercise Band)
“Alex is absolutely amazing! She was very attentive and thorough during our consult. She was able to pinpoint exactly what was causing pain in my neck and lower back, something that no other practice was able to do. My hips were out of alignment and her plan of action helped me feel so much better! I had more energy, mobility, and no pain. I’m so happy I found Restore and I highly recommend anyone there, especially Alex!” - Asjarai G. — actual 5 Star Google Review “I had more energy, mobility, and no pain.”
Start by lying on your back with knees bent, feet flat on floor and arms at your sides with palms down. Wrap a band around your legs just above your knees. Engaging the abdominals and squeezing the buttocks, slowly lift hips up towards the ceiling. While your hips are raised, spread your knees apart against the band and let them come back in slowly. Repeat for 3 sets of 10 reps each.
Try this exercise to help strengthen your core.
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