Food:
Stop eating, you
die. Eat poorly,
your health
potential decreases
no matter how many
adjustments you
get. Digestion is
said to require the
most energy and can
be one of the
greater stresses the
body endures on a
daily basis. By
eating right, stress
is minimized and the
body’s longevity
enforced. The
nervous system is so
dependant on good
nutrition. Abnormal
nerve activity
results in altered
immune function,
hormonal production,
and postural
alignment which can
be a result of poor
nutrition.
Numerous studies are
linking excito-toxins,
omega 3’s,
preservatives, dyes
and carbohydrate
intolerance to
altered nerve
activity. In order
for patients to hold
their adjustments it
is imperative to
eliminate
“autointoxication”
from poor
nutrition. Stop by
the office to pick
up the article I’ve
written on
preventing diet
related diseases.
Water:
Water is the next
essential. We need
to emphasize the
need for hydration
to eliminate toxins,
and allow the body
to carry on its
proper reactions.
Remember, the body
is 70% water.
Water is needed
for everything from
nerve transmission
and muscle
contraction, to
elimination of
waste. Emphasize
plain water, not
Gatorade, lemonade
or scotch and water!
Oxygen:
Oxygen is obvious as
an essential.
Aerobic exercise
helps improve
utilization of
oxygen and insures
better overall
function. Many
people don’t breathe
deep enough, so take
the time to get some
good deep breaths
in. Cigarette smoke
is the best for
depleting the body
of oxygen. Just
look at the wrinkled
face of a long time
smoker. People who
smoke also have a
higher risk of
developing disc
problems due to lack
to oxygen to the
disc.
Nerve Supply
As a chiropractor I
can’t forget to
mention this one!
What makes a person
dead? Loss of brain
impulse. When this
impulse is
interfered with by
subluxations, the
body doesn’t
function at its
optimum health
potential. Many of
our patients
incorporate their
regular chiropractic
adjustments with
other good health
habits, such as
brushing and
flossing your teeth,
getting a good
nights rest,
exercise, eating
well, drinking water
etc.
