The Five (5) Factors of Health: I would like to present to you five very important factors of a health life from a chiropractic perspective. They are not in any particular order. We can probably come up with more categories. Many, however, would be sub-categories which would fall under the main five.
*Number One: Nutrition. You are what you eat, or so you've heard. But there is truth to this infamous expression. Everything you decide to eat is converted to living tissue, or it is discarded. So yes, what you eat is extremely important. The body needs proteins, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins and minerals. There is a lot of good material out there and counselors. Take advantage and just start with the basics.
*Number Two: Exercise. Our bodies are composed of living things. Movement and motion are key principles to life. Our bodies are designed to work and to work hard. It has the inherent or innate capacity to adapt and to heal. We need to exercise. Exercise keeps the juices moving. It enhances our circulation, immune system, aids digestion, improves sleep, and so on. Make it simple - a 10 minute walk done on a consistent basis will do wonders. Exercising can be anything from weightlifting to tai chi.
*Number three: Rest. Sleep and relaxation. We all need it. Our bodies need to recuperate. Tissues and cells need to be maintained and repaired. It's during sleep that our bodies get the chance they need to repair and revitalize.
*Number Four: A Positive Mental Attitude. This is more important than most people know. Believe me, I know it's a challenge to stay positive, especially since life is busy and stressful at times. Our thoughts are much more powerful than you can imagine. There are books written and studies being done that show how thought affects body chemistry. That means that our cells are affected in a positive way by powerful positive loving thoughts. WOW! Powerful stuff. Some of you may have a problem with this concept. Here's a daily example. Have you ever been embarrassed? What happens? Our face may tend to turn red and we blush. An obvious example of cell biology changing with thoughts.
*Number Five: Chiropractic. You knew I had to add chiropractic to the list. It's NOT about your back; it's about your LIFE! Chiropractic will keep your nervous system free from interference. A good nerve supply will not only keep the body working better, but it will also increase the benefits that you receive from all of the other health raising activities listed above!
Dr. Scott P. Timpanelli
http://www.timpanellichiropractic.com 864-386-8316
Thursday, June 21, 2007
Saturday, June 09, 2007
Emotional, Chemical, Physical . . . . .
These are the three types of stress that cause vertebral subluxations. They are written in order of the most frequent to the least frequent amounts/types of stress that we are exposed to. While the amounts of each may vary from person to person, there are probably hundreds in each category that we are exposed to daily.
Most people can understand how physical trauma can cause spinal problems, but often overlook the other two. How many times have you had a health challenge and when you really thought about, you think "But, I didn't do anything physical to cause it!"? This is because physical stresses are the least common causes of subluxations.
If we were to take a moment to think now about all of the chemicals we place into our bodies from the air we breathe, the water we drink, and the foods we eat, it would frighten us. Now add to that the emotional stress of daily life - our jobs, finances, family and friends. Emotional stresses are the most common cause of subluxations!
The human body is truly amazing! The fact that we can experience these stresses and live long productive lives is wonderful. But since you are alive and have a spine there is no way that you cannot be exposed to these daily stresses. This is why it is absolutely necessary to get your spine checked for vertebral subluxations on a regular basis. While we cannot get rid of stress, we can reduce the impact it can have on you.
Getting your spine checked and adjusted regularly will BUILD power in your nervous system.And a more powerful nervous system increases the power of your BODY and LIFE!
These are the three types of stress that cause vertebral subluxations. They are written in order of the most frequent to the least frequent amounts/types of stress that we are exposed to. While the amounts of each may vary from person to person, there are probably hundreds in each category that we are exposed to daily.
Most people can understand how physical trauma can cause spinal problems, but often overlook the other two. How many times have you had a health challenge and when you really thought about, you think "But, I didn't do anything physical to cause it!"? This is because physical stresses are the least common causes of subluxations.
If we were to take a moment to think now about all of the chemicals we place into our bodies from the air we breathe, the water we drink, and the foods we eat, it would frighten us. Now add to that the emotional stress of daily life - our jobs, finances, family and friends. Emotional stresses are the most common cause of subluxations!
The human body is truly amazing! The fact that we can experience these stresses and live long productive lives is wonderful. But since you are alive and have a spine there is no way that you cannot be exposed to these daily stresses. This is why it is absolutely necessary to get your spine checked for vertebral subluxations on a regular basis. While we cannot get rid of stress, we can reduce the impact it can have on you.
Getting your spine checked and adjusted regularly will BUILD power in your nervous system.And a more powerful nervous system increases the power of your BODY and LIFE!
Saturday, May 19, 2007
Tying a Piece of String Around Your Aorta
If you tie a piece of string around your aorta (the largest artery in the body coming directly from the heart), would that cause any noticeable problems or symptoms? Perhaps. Perhaps not. However, would your body be better off without the string tied around your aorta? Absolutely! What would be the best time to take the string off? Should you wait for problems or symptoms? A full blown disease process? Death? Or how about right when its placed there because it is a detriment to the function of the aorta.
Subluxations ( misaligned spinal bones causing spinal cord and nerve interference) need to be corrected as soon as possible - regardless of whether you have a symptoms or medical problems.
If you tie a piece of string around your aorta (the largest artery in the body coming directly from the heart), would that cause any noticeable problems or symptoms? Perhaps. Perhaps not. However, would your body be better off without the string tied around your aorta? Absolutely! What would be the best time to take the string off? Should you wait for problems or symptoms? A full blown disease process? Death? Or how about right when its placed there because it is a detriment to the function of the aorta.
Subluxations ( misaligned spinal bones causing spinal cord and nerve interference) need to be corrected as soon as possible - regardless of whether you have a symptoms or medical problems.
Saturday, May 12, 2007
Altering Structure Always Affects Function:
When you put a suitcase on top of your car, you have altered (temporarily at least) the structure of your car, affecting its weight, its wind resistance,its gas mileage, its brake distance, its tire wear, etc.
A vertebral subluxation is a change in structure of the spine that affects the function of the nerve system. It causes altered spinal biomechanics, abnormal body function,it drains energy, and can cause many other problems. The only thing left is to determine how long you are willing to tolerate this altered function for yourself, your friends, and love ones.
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Think of it this way . .would you use a tennis racket to play golf? Of course not. Structure affects function. . . always. Alter the structure of the spine and you alter the functions of the body. Chiropractic works on structure to restore function
Dr. Scott 5.13.07
When you put a suitcase on top of your car, you have altered (temporarily at least) the structure of your car, affecting its weight, its wind resistance,its gas mileage, its brake distance, its tire wear, etc.
A vertebral subluxation is a change in structure of the spine that affects the function of the nerve system. It causes altered spinal biomechanics, abnormal body function,it drains energy, and can cause many other problems. The only thing left is to determine how long you are willing to tolerate this altered function for yourself, your friends, and love ones.
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Think of it this way . .would you use a tennis racket to play golf? Of course not. Structure affects function. . . always. Alter the structure of the spine and you alter the functions of the body. Chiropractic works on structure to restore function
Dr. Scott 5.13.07
Thursday, June 01, 2006
What is Straight Chiropractic?
If you ask anyone on the street what chiropractic is. . . . believe me . . . they'll tell you. The public already knows what it is. . . "fixing bad backs and stiff necks" . Can you blame them? Just take a look how chiropractors advertise. . .. .. . neck pain, back pain, sciatica, car accidents. . . . etc. Now, this blog is not about judging how anyone practices chiropractic. Our scope of practice allows us to use a variety of procedures in the office - adjustments, physiological therapeutics, acupuncture, heat, ice, traction, etc.. And any procedure performed in the office within the scope of practice is legally fine. However, do you think this may confuse the public as to - - What is chiropractic?
There are a few ways to define chiropractic, but I like to keep it in really simple terms.
Chiropractic is a science, a philosophy, and an art that deals with the relationship between the bones of the vertebral column(the spine) and the nerve system. It is based on the premise that the body is a self-regulating and self-healing organism. The objective is to correct vertebral subluxations to remove nerve interference so the body can heal and work better from the inside out.
Check these websites for longer definitions.
http://www.sherman.edu
http://www.straightchiropractic.com
http://www.f-a-c-e.com
And I'm sure there are more.
Do you think the average person new to a chiropractor's office is exposed to the above definition? I don't think so. They come in with their problem. Their problem is addressed, discussed, analyzed , explained and treated. Maybe chiropractic is part of the treatment, but maybe it's not. I've heard of people going to a chiropractor for months and not receive a chiropractic adjustment.
So, if this patient's problem went away then . . . wow. . . chiropractic worked and then they stop coming in. And if the problem didn't go away . . . oh well. . . I tried chiropractic. . . it didn't work for me. . . and they stop coming in. Either way . . . they stopped coming in. And now, they'll be subluxated for the rest of their life. The profession as a whole is not telling the public the powerful truths about what we do!
With straight chiropractic we take a different approach.
Straight chiropractic's only focus is to analyze , locate and adjust vertebral subluxations simply because they exist! It is non-therapeutic in nature. The only tool used to correct vertebral subluxations is a chiropractic adjustment. Every human being needs this service, and I recommend that every human being get their spine checked a minimum of once a week for LIFE! My fee system and office procedures reflect these recommendations.
Vertebral subluxations are dangerous. They put pressure on the brain and spinal cord and they are caused by every day stress. These spinal misalignments interfere with the messages from the brain to the body and they may never cause symptoms. And no matter what is going on in your life, your body will benefit from this service.
But we are still missing something here. There is a metaphysical component to all this.
What really controls the body? Is it the nervous system?
What is the difference between someone who is alive and a corpse? They both have a brain and spinal cord!
Dr. Scott
http://www.timpanellichiropractic.com
If you ask anyone on the street what chiropractic is. . . . believe me . . . they'll tell you. The public already knows what it is. . . "fixing bad backs and stiff necks" . Can you blame them? Just take a look how chiropractors advertise. . .. .. . neck pain, back pain, sciatica, car accidents. . . . etc. Now, this blog is not about judging how anyone practices chiropractic. Our scope of practice allows us to use a variety of procedures in the office - adjustments, physiological therapeutics, acupuncture, heat, ice, traction, etc.. And any procedure performed in the office within the scope of practice is legally fine. However, do you think this may confuse the public as to - - What is chiropractic?
There are a few ways to define chiropractic, but I like to keep it in really simple terms.
Chiropractic is a science, a philosophy, and an art that deals with the relationship between the bones of the vertebral column(the spine) and the nerve system. It is based on the premise that the body is a self-regulating and self-healing organism. The objective is to correct vertebral subluxations to remove nerve interference so the body can heal and work better from the inside out.
Check these websites for longer definitions.
http://www.sherman.edu
http://www.straightchiropractic.com
http://www.f-a-c-e.com
And I'm sure there are more.
Do you think the average person new to a chiropractor's office is exposed to the above definition? I don't think so. They come in with their problem. Their problem is addressed, discussed, analyzed , explained and treated. Maybe chiropractic is part of the treatment, but maybe it's not. I've heard of people going to a chiropractor for months and not receive a chiropractic adjustment.
So, if this patient's problem went away then . . . wow. . . chiropractic worked and then they stop coming in. And if the problem didn't go away . . . oh well. . . I tried chiropractic. . . it didn't work for me. . . and they stop coming in. Either way . . . they stopped coming in. And now, they'll be subluxated for the rest of their life. The profession as a whole is not telling the public the powerful truths about what we do!
With straight chiropractic we take a different approach.
Straight chiropractic's only focus is to analyze , locate and adjust vertebral subluxations simply because they exist! It is non-therapeutic in nature. The only tool used to correct vertebral subluxations is a chiropractic adjustment. Every human being needs this service, and I recommend that every human being get their spine checked a minimum of once a week for LIFE! My fee system and office procedures reflect these recommendations.
Vertebral subluxations are dangerous. They put pressure on the brain and spinal cord and they are caused by every day stress. These spinal misalignments interfere with the messages from the brain to the body and they may never cause symptoms. And no matter what is going on in your life, your body will benefit from this service.
But we are still missing something here. There is a metaphysical component to all this.
What really controls the body? Is it the nervous system?
What is the difference between someone who is alive and a corpse? They both have a brain and spinal cord!
Dr. Scott
http://www.timpanellichiropractic.com
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