After three years, the frequency of infections and allergic disorders was assessed for each child. These were obviously cases of altered immunity and increased infection-susceptibility. This is a significant issue when one considers that low-level lead exposure is the number one environmental threat to children and is estimated to affect one in five children. Moreover, pediatric leaders lament the limited attention their colleagues give the issue. Another area that affects the practice of chiropractic is in the treatment of athletes.
Sports chiropractic is an important field in which many doctors have excelled.
It has been firmly established that athletes who train heavily or who overtrain are more susceptible to infection. The results of many studies on athletic training and immune suppression seem to be conclusive. Recently, a group of 92 marathon runners were placed on either a vitamin C supplement or a placebo for three weeks prior to a race. Chloroform is a by-product of chlorination and is a potent oxidant and respiratory irritant. The presence of such an oxidant increases the need for antioxidant nutrients.