Are You A FOODIE?

A Dose of Health
by Dr. Ruben Garcia
Most health problems can be physical, chemical or emotional in nature. Many people have experienced emotional stress that has resulted in some physical ailment. It’s understood when the body’s chemistry is unbalanced you can develop certain health problems. But the physical causes need more explanation.
Only 10 percent of your nervous system is responsible for pain. The other 90 percent is responsible for function. When your spine is not functioning properly it creates stress; in the form of inflammation, pressure on nerves. If that nerve is not responsible for pain then there is dysfunction causing dis-ease. The first level of dysfunction is joint damage. Here you will experience “locked” or “clicking” joints, pain, reduced range of motion, posture imbalances, loss of energy and fatigue. Second is nerve damage. This stage will demonstrate altered internal organ function and abnormal nerve function. Third is tissue damage. With tissue damage joints will have swelling, tender and painful areas. Also, unnatural wear causing arthritic changes. Fourth is muscle damage. At this level the body will show chronic muscle tension, muscle spasms as well as weak muscles. Pain and postural distortions also present at this level. Lastly, there is overall health degeneration. Here there is accelerated aging, chronic fatigue, a lessened ability to respond to physical and emotional stress and overall body dis-ease.
The average person is so concerned with surface results that they rarely think of looking for the cause, and they are greatly surprised when they learn a simple principle of nature.
A simple example that is easy to understand is this. By standing on a water hose you have “pinched” it with pressure that all but cut off the water’s natural flow. When it occurs to you to lift the pressure from the hose, the water and the thirstily waiting grass will function perfectly. The human brain supplies the necessary life-giving impulses to all parts of the body, through its spinal cord and nerve trunk lines. These pass between the vertebrae of the spine where even the slightest misalignment causes an “impingement” on the nerve, consequently the flow of necessary impulses reduces.
This is a common condition in all human beings. However sick you may be and for however long you have been sick, being in alignment will help you. So don’t wait until you are sick. Maintain your health now! The goal is to live long and be healthy while achieving a more effective life, maintaining full function and well-being. The goal of chiropractic care is correction of dysfunction with pain relief, restored function and enhancement of well-being.

For questions on chiropractic care you can reach
Dr. Ruben Garcia by email alignmyspine@gmail.com