Stress and the Chiropractic Lifestyle

Dictionary.com Unabridged (v 1.1) - stress – noun. a specific response by the body to a stimulus or condition, that disturbs or interferes with the normal physiological equilibrium of an organism.
American Heritage Dictionary - life•style (lîf'stîl') noun.  A way of life or style of living that reflects the attitudes and values of a person or group.

Every human being on planet Earth has stress.  This is a medical fact.  Some stress is good, and other forms of stress can be quite harmful.  But, what does stress have to do with Maximized Health Chiropractic? 

Well, it would be easy for most of us to understand that muscles ache when stressed, bones decay and become arthritic when stressed, nerves misfire and create disease when stressed, the brain becomes dysfunctional when stressed, ligaments get sprained when stressed, the lungs and cardiovascular system get weak when stressed, the reproductive system and digestive system stop functioning normally when stressed, the skin, hair and nails can even show signs of stress … I could go on for days. 

The point in listing the above is this… we know our body ages poorly and can not function at its full potential when it is stressed out.  The question is – what can you do on a daily basis to keep your stress levels at a minimum?  Honestly, most people know about stress, but do little to nothing to understand and control it!

All disease and discomfort can be explained in the form of STRESS.  For this reason it is critical that all of us come to understand stress in its many forms.  Only by doing so will be able to identify and minimize its presence, and negative effects on our lives.

Stress can come in the form of the foods you choose to eat and the chemicals you allow inside of your body.  Stress can come in the form of poor postural habits, old injuries and traumas that you never healed properly from, bad ergonomics in the workplace, a sedentary lifestyle (yes, not moving is a stress to your body), etc.  And finally, the most commonly acknowledged form of stress – mental overload aka emotional stress.

As many of you know… we are not your typical chiropractic office.  We are a wellness center that uses chiropractic, physical therapy, nutritional counseling, and lifestyle coaching for one purpose – to help you live closer to your God-given potential.  This is accomplished by reducing your stress levels and allowing your body to function at a higher level than before you walked through our doors.

I see the chiropractic lifestyle as a means to an end.  The chiropractic lifestyle is a way of living life wisely and proactively rather than living passively in ignorance. 

However, we can only do so much for you without your active participation in this process.  Do not be a spectator in life when it comes to your health.  This is dangerous and in fact deadly.

The more you learn about stress management the more you can achieve in your lifetime.  Our stress management and anti-aging seminar is June 3rd from 6:30 – 8:00pm.  Is living at your full potential worth your Tuesday night?  Please RSVP immediately with any member of the MHC Team… seating is limited!

Speak up and educate others,

Dr. Craig