It doesn’t matter how many times we have done it before and how many times we have promised ourselves that we won’t do it again, when it comes to the festive season, overindulgence seems almost unavoidable. People often let their health take a back seat and tell themselves they will get in shape again in the New Year. However, the latest science shows that this kind of overindulgence can affect the oxidant balance within your body and actually influence your DNA repair capacity, causing lasting negative consequences.

The REDOX physiological state of the body is the balance between pro-oxi­dants and antioxidants. Under healthy circumstances the body is normally in a state of REDOX homeostasis that slightly favours the antioxidants (a good thing!), however, this balance constantly varies with a steady shift in up­per hand between pro-oxidants and antioxidants. Oxidative stress is a state of REDOX balance where the pro-oxidants prevail and excessive oxidation occurs. An excess of pro-oxidants in the body creates an unstable cellular environment and can lead to many unwanted health conditions.

A groundbreaking study published in the Journal of Vertebral Subluxation Research found that chiropractic care could positively influence physiological processes affecting oxidative stress and DNA repair in our bodies. Chiro­practic care was shown to re-establish a normal REDOX physiological state independent of a person’s age, sex, or nutrition. This has got real potential to expand our scientific understanding of the mechanism behind the significant health benefits that patients experience with chiropractic care. If you would like a natural means of optimising your health potential then Chiropractic is for you. Don’t wait until the damage is done. Make 2010 the year you take action and get your nervous system checked by a qualified chiropractor. We Can Help! 021 436 0008 Tramway House, Tramway Terrace, East Douglas Village (Above Nakon Thai).

By Dr. Ross Allen B.Sc., Dip. Sp. Th., D.C. (Doctor of Chiropractic)