Make no mistake about it, America has a problem right now that they don’t know how to handle. America is trying to outwit a virus, specifically COVID 19. Unlike bacteria, viruses mutate and jump from host to host until they find a favorable condition ie. weak immune system. Current experts predict millions of Americans will be infected with the Coronavirus and over 100,000 will die. They are comparing the pandemic to smallpox. The pandemic is such a problem that it has nearly shut down our economy. Quarantine guidelines are being increased in every state as I am writing this.

Is isolation the answer? Consider this. If we isolate during the flu season, do you feel that the next year the flu would not affect us? Of course not. Remember viruses mutate and lay dormant to attach to a weak immune system. We weaken our immune systems daily with food choices, lack of sleep, lack of sunshine, lack of exercise, intake of excessive sugar, etc.

Now they are saying anti-inflammatories, such as ibuprofen, should not be taken because they increase the risk of Coronavirus developing into pneumonia. How many people rely on NSAIDs such as ibuprofen for pain? Consider the stats: 1.8 billion dollars per year is spent on ibuprofen. Wow! We need an answer to combat our aches and pains without OTC medications.

Cold laser therapy is a FDA approved method to reduce neck and back pain. Cold laser works by increasing cell energy and decreasing inflammation. Combine this with regular chiropractic adjustments, Vitamin D, and Omega 3 and you can reduce your levels of pain while maintaining a strong and healthy immune system. A strong healthy immune system is the answer to fight off any virus that comes out way. OTC medications such as Advil affect our liver and kidneys thus long term reducing immune function.

COVID19 has been a wake-up call for America. Many predict that biological germs such as COVID19 could affect us all. The way to combat this is to get back to the essentials of healthy living and give our bodies more attention. Cold laser therapy, proper nutrition, and chiropractic care are pillars to overall health. Get off the NSAIDs and give cold laser and chiropractic a shot.

In good health,

Dr. Jeff Hall