What is health? Dorland's Medical Dictionary defines health as a
"state of optimal physical, mental and social well-being and not merely
the absence of disease and infirmity."
Our bodies are wired for
health and vitality, not for illness and disease. Health is how our
bodies function, not how they feel. Health comes from the inside out.
And, importantly, the choices we make play a part in our health and
well-being.
There are three components that make up the Triad of
Health. They are Structural, Chemical
and Emotional. Combined, they
present an overall state of a person's health.
Structure is the
foundation of the human body and the Triad. It includes the bones,
muscles, joints, ligaments, tendons, cartilage and nerves. Shifts in
structural alignment result from accidents, physical inactivity, or
incorrect patterns of movement that have developed over time.
Misalignments, also called subluxations, of the spine put pressure on
the nerves that lead from the spinal column to the organs, glands,
muscles, and other bones in our body, creating dysfunction.
The
Chemical make-up and balance of the body includes diet and vitamins and
mineral intake, as well as the function of organs and organ systems. The
chemical aspect is disrupted by the ingestion of nicotine, alcohol,
caffeine, sugar, and sugar substitutes like aspartame, as well as toxins
in the air we breathe. Toxicity from food has a cumulative effect.
Refined foods, fast foods, and high-tech processed foods have a negative
impact on the health of the person consuming them.
Emotion is the
third leg of the triangle. Not only does physical well-being impact
emotions, but emotions can greatly impact the body, both positively and
negatively. The emotional element of the triangle includes the feelings
of fear, anger, guilt, depression and anxiety. Emotional stress in the
form of negative thoughts can have painful consequences.
The
sides of the equilateral triangle all affect and interrelate with one
other. For example, being in a constant state of the emotion of fear
may cause a muscle spasm or contraction in the back. The muscle spasm
creates pain which affects more than just the back. The pain influences
the food choices made, leaning more toward "comfort" foods, rather than
healthy foods.
Food choices affect the body's chemistry in terms of nutritional deficiencies.
Every
cell in your body is both structurally and functionally related to
every other cell in your body. All your thoughts, beliefs, fears, and
dreams are connected within the structure and function of your physical
body. By discovering and integrating these relationships, you allow
yourself to bring greater harmony into your body and mind
, diminishing internal conflicts and increasing your overall health and well-being!
, diminishing internal conflicts and increasing your overall health and well-being!
Author :
Dr. Michael B. Roth has been a holistic chiropractor for 23 years. His
goal is to transform the health care system from crisis/reactive care to
a wellness model of health. Dr. Roth is a dynamic speaker on health and
wellness who can motivate and transform your audience and you to bring
your own health and well-being to a new level! Learn more about Dr.
Roth's programs by visiting his website, www.rothwellnesscenter.com or contact drmroth@sbcglobal.net.
