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A forgotten trip or fall may cause severe health problems later in life! It must be emphasized that chiropractics never opposes necessary medical care. In emergencies the first order of business is always controlling life-threatening situations such as hemorrhage, cessation of breath, broken bones, serious contusions or abrasions, shock and the like. That is the specialty of emergency medicine.

Symptoms such as fevers, vomiting, fatigue, sneezing and pain—although unpleasant—aren’t bad; rather they are signs that your body is struggling to regain health and balance. Nobel Prize winner Rene Dubos said it well: “Good health is a process of continuous adaptation to the myriad microbes, irritants, pressures and problems which daily challenge man (Dubos, 1968).

It’s obvious that good health is much more than how you feel.  It is your ability to handle physical, chemical and emotional stress.  We are built with many mechanisms that allow us to adapt to these daily stressors such as shivering when cold or your immune system kicking in when bacteria enters your body.  So many forms of stress  threatens your balance: heat, cold, wind and rain; bacteria, viri, pollen, mold, fungi in the air; cancer cells with their deranged genetic instructions that constantly arise within; pollution and chemicals; cuts, bumps and bruises; school, work, marriage, babies, bills, a mortgage – [...]

Chances are, what you know about chiropractic care are myths or misconceptions. Practising this dialogue with your chiropractor can help you clear up any misinterpretations and and help you understand the process better so that when you are asked these questions by others, you can give a correct and confident answer. Ask questions when you are unclear about something.

Are seeing the outcomes you want? Are your expectations being met above and beyond? Be a referral for your chiropractor and share your experiences with friends and family so that they too can be on the path towards a healthier life. Be an instrument to your loved ones as your chiropractor is to you.  

When you’re seeking natural forms of healthcare, consider these questions in your search: Do you want a doctor to just treat your symptoms?  One to remind you of regular appointments, and show you other things to help you regain your health? Or are you looking for one to help you resolve your problem, show you ways to prevent it from returning, and how to obtain the highest levels of health?

Came across an interesting article in my rare perusing of the newspaper: http://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/health/new-health/conditions/health-sleep/is-bi-modal-sleep-as-good-as-eight-straight-hours/article2365028/print/

Disorders, diseases and injuries to the brain can affect anyone, irrespective of age, socioeconomic background or gender. One in three Canadians, over 11 million people, will face a psychiatric disease, a neurological disorder or a brain or spinal cord injury at some point in their lives, and while treatments exist, there are currently no cures. From autism to Multiple Sclerosis to Alzheimer’s to concussions, brain disorders pose the greatest health challenge of the 21st Century. http://www.braincanada.ca/  

Many people judge their level of health by a lack of symptoms; have you ever asked someone who had a heart attack (and survived) about the symptoms?  “In many people, atherosclerosis can remain silent (causing no symptoms or health problems) for years or decades. Atherosclerosis can begin as early as the teenage years, but symptoms or health problems usually do not arise until later in adulthood when the arterial narrowing becomes severe. Smoking cigarettes, high blood pressure, elevated cholesterol, and diabetes mellitus can accelerate atherosclerosis and lead to the earlier onset of symptoms and complications, particularly in those people who have a family history of [...]

Or do you believe it is generated from within?  “Inside your body is a wonderful pharmacy.  You name it, the human body can make it-tranquilizers, sleeping pills, anti-cancer drugs; the right dose at the right time for the right organ with no side effects.  And all the instructions you need come with the packaging which is your Innate Intelligence.” - Deepak Chopra, M.D. World renowned best-selling author and Harvard-trained Endocrinologist