Cold & Flu Season is a Farce —It's Immune Exhaustion Season

When people start coughing and sniffling, we blame “cold and flu season.” But the truth? There is no “season” for viruses — there is a season where our nervous systems move into exhaustion mode.In this episode, Dr. Paula Ruffin and Dr. Erica Peabody break down how chiropractic care supports your body’s internal operating system — the neuro-immune network that determines how resilient you are under stress, through winter, and during times when everyone around you is getting sick.No hype. No immune-boosting myths.Just clear, science-informed conversation on how the body heals from the inside out.And yes… that IS sexy.🌡 What We Cover in This Episode1️⃣ Why “Cold & Flu Season” Isn’t About the VirusLess sunlight, lower vitamin DMore stress, deadlines, sugar, alcoholPoor sleepIndoor air exposureNervous system overloadWhy immunity weakens when your lifestyle shifts — not because the virus suddenly “gets stronger”2️⃣ Your Nervous System Controls Your Immune SystemWhat neuro-immunology actually isHow your brain, spinal cord, and immune cells communicateWhy sympathetic overload (fight-or-flight) directly impacts inflammation, antibody production, and recoveryHow parasympathetic activation (“rest, digest, repair”) creates the conditions where your immune system thrives3️⃣ What Research Shows About Chiropractic & Immune FunctionWe break down what studies actually say — the real data, not the hype:Short-term changes in beta-endorphinsChanges in cortisol, oxytocin, neurotensinShifts in T-cell and NK cell activity in early studiesHRV changes after cervical adjustments pointing to increased parasympathetic activityWhy chiropractic doesn’t “prevent” the flu — but may influence the internal environment that regulates immunity and stress response4️⃣ How Chiropractic Helps Regulate Your Internal Operating SystemBetter sleepImproved HRVCalmer stress responseEnhanced movement + lymphatic flowRestored spinal and nervous system communicationWhy these changes support immune resilience from the inside out5️⃣ How to Stay Well This Season (Without Fear)Nervous system careFoundational nutritionVitamin D + sunlightMovementBreath + stress regulationThe Reset lifestyle approachHow chiropractic fits into a sustainable immune-support routineSTAY CONNECTED with Dr. Ruffin!Free resources:https://drruffin.com/https://www.instagram.com/drpaularuffin/https://www.facebook.com/drpaularuffinCONNECT w Dr Peabody:https://www.cafeoflifefenton.com/meet-the-doctors/ https://www.instagram.com/drericapeabody/ https://www.facebook.com/erica.peabodyDisclaimer: The contents of this video are for informational purposes only and are not intended to be medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, nor to replace medical care. The information presented herein is accurate and conforms to the available scientific evidence to the best of the author's knowledge as of the time of posting. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions regarding any medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking it because of information contained in video content by Dr. Paula Ruffin DC and Dr. Erica Peabody DC!