Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease.
Healthcare should be about doings things that help the body’s natural ability to heal. Currently, the most popular methods numb the body and quiet the symptoms or signs that your body is under a lot of stress and is trying to detox.
For example, if someone has a headache they take Tylenol, aspirin or Advil, etc, instead of looking for the cause of the problem which could be a lack of sleep, tension, constipation, dehydration or a toxic buildup.
Most people use chiropractic as they do drugs. They take their chiropractic adjustment when they do not fell well, like when they have a headache. While chiropractic is a superior option in acute situations because there are no harmful toxic side effects, there is a lot more to be gained from visiting the chiropractor when you feel well.
Taking care of yourself when you feel well is true health care because you are taking care of your health. What most people think of as healthcare is actually disease care because they are taking care of themselves once they have a problem. Healthcare is proactive, while disease care is reactive.
Let’s make an analogy with food. Most people go on a diet to lose weight. Healthy people change their lifestyle, which includes getting a sufficient amount of rest and exercise. As a result they maintain a good weight. Healthy people eat right all the time because they want to be healthy and stay healthy. You can also use chiropractic to get well and stay well.
Once you are well, there is no set prescription for how often you should visit the chiropractor. Some people visit once per week. Others visit once per month. It is up to you to find the level of care that will keep you well and keep you moving forward.
