Has it ever occurred to you that everything you do in your life is done through your nervous system? Watching a sunset, tasting a great wine, feeling the ocean breeze on your skin — you experience your life through your senses which communicate to your brain via nerves. That is why we call the nervous system the master system of the body, because it controls everything from your heartbeat to perception of pain.
I was talking with a patient this morning, and as she was explaining the stress in her life to me I realized that many people have not heard the full story on stress, how the body responds to it, and what it does to their bodies over time. This is another conversation I have daily, so I wanted to share it with you. First, I will tell you a story about a stressful event, and then we will break it down afterward.
This has to be one of the top 10 questions that all doctors hear on a daily basis. It is actually a troubling question to answer, because if the doctor says “yes,” then the patient is not empowered to change their health, and responsibility moves from the patient to the doctor. Keep in mind that this problem may have taken years to develop, and the doctor is expected to provide a “fix” rather quickly. Of course the doctor wants to say “yes,” but to do so would rob the patient of the key to change their health, and would create an unhealthy co-dependent relationship between the patient (broken) and the doctor (fixer).
Do you feel less creative than your younger self? Has brain-fog and routine become your reality? This spring are you looking for new experiences and new life? If you answered any of these “yes!” then this is being written just for you.
Does your brain feel like this?
I was reading a new study this morning that shows Chiropractic adjustments have been found to improve creative thinking. Like many people, there are times I feel like I am losing my creative edge. That has led me to wonder why that happens as we age – because we have more experiences to draw upon and more time to hone our creative talents. But we also have more demands on our time, more worries, more stress.
If you have ever heard me talk about stress before, then you know that it puts your body into a survival “fight-or-flight” mode. When in survival mode, a part of your brain called the cerebral cortex is shut down.
Here are some interesting must-read articles by the medical community about the medical community. This first one entitled “Exploring the Harmful Effects of Health Care” states that:
On balance, the data remain imprecise, and the benefits that US health care currently deliver may not outweigh the aggregate health harm it imparts. Health care contributes only about 10% toward reducing premature death.¹
They aren’t even sure if they are breaking even! Let us cross reference that with the study “Death by Medicine,” written by MD’s and PhD’s:
Medicine is a leading cause of death in U.S. The estimated annual mortality of medical intervention is 783,936 lives and the economic cost is $282 billion.²
Everyone seems to be searching for an “authentic” experience, in fact, Generation Y is all about authenticity. A chance for something to happen to them, for a story to be made, for a pivotal moment that shifts their paradigm. We as humans are happiest when we are living congruently and consciously, though this is an uncommon state. There is a great disconnect happening within people that is keeping them from having an enjoyable, authentic, passionate life. This disconnect is caused by societal pressures, stress, and subluxations that overwhelm your body into a state of defensive adaptation where it survives on a sub-conscious level.
Living consciously is bringing awareness to everything in your life (actions, values, purposes, goals) and being fully present in each moment. It requires you to create a purpose by intelligent design, and to pursue it regardless of pleasure or pain. This is where the authentic experience occurs.
Why We Adjust Kids
Being born is hard work, for momma and for baby. Add that in to all the slips, falls, and bumps that are experienced in infancy and toddlerhood and subluxations (i.e. nervous system interferences) are likely to result. Because of this we have non-invasive, objective technology to check the integrity of your child’s nervous system. Since the nervous system controls all functions of your body, it is imperative that it function optimally to make sure that your child grows and develops to their full potential. Check out this video for more info on kids and chiropractic.
In Health,
Dr. Cole
www.trinitychirowellness.com
Today I would like to share a story with you from an unknown author. It is applicable in many ways, but as you are reading it, think of yourself as the carpenter of your body. You hold within you the power to lead a long, healthy life if you use the right materials and the right effort. God supplied the blueprint, and daily we provide the materials to rebuild. Build wisely, and live abundantly.
The Carpenter’s Story
An elderly carpenter was ready to retire. He told his employer-contractor of his plans to leave the house building business and live a more leisurely life with his wife enjoying his extended family. He would miss the paycheck, but he needed to retire. They could get by. (more…)
I’m speechless…
Choosing healthy foods now called a mental disorder
This is how sick and twisted things are becoming. It’s called “Healthy Eating Disorder,” and it states that people are nervous about proper eating and making wise choices, and in eating well, they become malnourished. They would rather you fill yourself up with chemicals, put no thought into what you are doing, and continue buying all the crap that is out there for you to consume. (more…)
This Weeks Thought Blackboard
How to LiveWell and Prevent Disease
Thoughts – Positive Mental Attitude
Chiropractic – Clear nerve communication (turn the power on)
Choices – Exercise, Sleep, Hydration, Posture, Eating, Supplements
