Premise #2: Implementing actions into your daily life.
Welcome to part 2 of Dr. Chestnut’s exploration in to his premise #2 of the Chiropractic Paradyme. If you have not read the first part of this blog please click here to do so now. It will make this post make a lot more sense for you!! We will discuss what action you can take following these principles to make a healthier, more complete version of yourself and your family.
Chiropractic Care
Life is full of stressors! There are physical stressors, emotional stressors, and chemical stressors that our body has to combat and heal from on a daily basis. If you are seemly unaware that this takes place, your right!! Your autonomic nervous system, organs and tissues take care of all of this stress for you automatically. Most of this stress is healed and dealt with appropriately from day to day but some stress can overwhelm your system. Whether it is a significant event such as food poisoning, a major illness, a car accident, sports injury, or being born or something more insidious such as poor ergonomics with work, repetitive stress, or a long-standing poor diet; these stressors on the body creates an adaptation called a subluxation. From the first instalment of this blog, you learned subluxation is a mind-body adaptation into a locked stress state. Subluxation was beneficial for your health when you were adapting to the stressor that caused it, but after the stress is gone and it being fixated into your neuro-musculoskeletal system it is causing your nervous system to be in more of a constant protection state and is no longer serving you for health, recovery, and connectedness.
Chiropractic care is the only profession that addresses neurological subluxations in the human body. Physical therapist, massage therapy, OT’s, and some other professions deal with different parts of the musculoskeletal system which can complicate the recovery and healing of a subluxation, but they do not adjust and reduce subluxations like a chiropractor does. Here at CJ Chiropractic in Colorado Springs, CO, we love all professions and doctors as each has their time, place, and specialty. Now knowing the principles of health, the dis-ease that subluxation has on your over-all health; we suggest having a chiropractor on your healthcare team is essential to make sure that the stress of your and your family’s past doesn’t affect the health of today!
Mindfulness and Self-Awareness
Cultivate mindfulness and self-awareness practices, such as meditation, deep breathing exercises, prayer or journaling. These practices can help you tune into your body's innate intelligence, recognize its signals, and respond accordingly. It is better to be able to hear the whispers from your body and mind than being surprised when your body starts screaming at you! By becoming more attuned to your physical, mental, and emotional states, you can make informed choices that support your well-being.
Stress Management
Chronic stress can disrupt the mind-body connection and interfere with the innate intelligence's ability to maintain balance and harmony. Implement stress management techniques like exercise, yoga, or engaging in hobbies and activities that bring you joy and relaxation. Prioritizing self-care and finding healthy outlets for stress can help you maintain a state of equilibrium.
Lifestyle Choices
Evaluate your lifestyle choices and make adjustments that align with Premise #2. This may include adopting a balanced diet rich in whole, nutrient-dense foods, getting adequate sleep, staying hydrated, having a healthy social life and engaging in regular physical activity. These lifestyle factors can support the innate intelligence's ability to function optimally and promote overall wellness.
Positive Mindset
Cultivate a positive mindset by practicing gratitude, focusing on your strengths, and surrounding yourself with supportive individuals. Neurons that fire together, wire together. What you put attention on will grow bigger. Thinking positively will create a way of being, a program to follow when stress enters your life. A positive mindset can/will reinforce the mind-body connection and empower your innate intelligence to work optimally.
Holistic Approach
Embrace a holistic approach to well-being by integrating various modalities that resonate with you, such as massage therapy, acupuncture, or energy healing techniques. These complementary practices can work in harmony with chiropractic care and support the principles of Premise #2.
Remember, integrating Premise #2 into your life is a journey, and it may take time and consistency to experience its full benefits. Be patient, listen to your body's innate wisdom, and make choices that nurture your mind, body, and spirit.
