Can You Really Be Healthy If...

…you have spinal subluxations?

As we’ve discussed in other blogs, subluxations are when your spine has become misaligned and damaged, placing more pressure on portions of your nervous system. The nervous system is the lifeline between your brain and your body, so obviously it is of the utmost importance that it functions at its highest capacity. If you have spinal subluxations (and, thus, nerve interference) your brain cannot possibly get 100% of its messages to the rest of your body.

…your diet is full of unhealthy foods and artificial sweeteners?

The additives that are in so many of our common foods today cause horrible side effects. For instance: sulfites (found in alcoholic beverages, canned fish and vegetables, pickles, olives, noodle/rice mixes, etc.) can cause headaches; nitrates (found in cured meats and bacon) cause cancer; aspartame (found in diet sodas, teas, energy drinks, protein shakes, etc.) can cause migraines, nerve damage, and cancer; and the list goes on! Try to eat as many foods as possible in their purest form, without additives, and organic is even better.

…you overeat?

There are more obese American children today than ever before, and the #1 killer in our country is heart disease. Both of these facts are completely preventable. One huge way you can keep your diet healthier is by eating foods with more nutrients per calorie like fruits and veggies, and before long your cravings for junk will decrease.

…you smoke?

This should be an obvious answer by this point in time, but NO, you cannot be healthy if you smoke. If you’re already a smoker, do everything in your power to quit. And if you’re not a smoker, don’t ever start!

…you don’t exercise?

Again, this one is a no-brainer. Regular exercise—particularly cardiovascular exercise—is crucial for keeping your heart and lungs healthy, as well as burning calories and staying lean. The fitter you are, the less your heart has to beat to keep you alive, which can eventually lead to a longer lifespan!

…you are constantly stressed?

Stress can absolutely affect your physical health. Blood pressure and heart rate increase and digestive function slows down or stops completely when we’re stressed. If you have high stress levels long-term, it can wreak havoc on your body in countless ways.

…you regularly drink alcohol?

Alcohol is poison, plain and simple, and it kills your liver. Think about it: alcohol is used for sterilization because not even bacteria can survive it. Do you really want to feed that to your body, which is full of living cells?

…you take medication?

I feel strongly that medications only act as a “Band Aid” to more serious health problems that shouldn’t be ignored. Symptoms of sickness or disease are signs that something in your body is broken and is in need of healing, and popping a pill isn’t the answer. Ask your doctor how many of your regular medications you really need to be taking, in order to start living a healthier and happier lifestyle.

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