Why Try Alternative Medicine?
When people are asked about their goals, achieving better health is nearly always at the top of the list. Whether dealing with chronic health issues or just hoping to have more energy, many people are searching for answers.
One solution may be considering alternative medical modalities, such as chiropractic and nutritional therapies. Such therapies can be pursued individually or in partnership. Let’s talk a little about the benefits of each.
Chiropractic helps heal the body from the outside in. Simply put, it focuses on improving the health and function of your body’s nervous system. The nervous system—which is comprised of the brain and spine—controls all bodily functions. It connects to every muscle and every organ. If something is amiss with the nervous system, then your body may be affected in other areas. Therefore, ensuring that the nervous system is working properly helps in improving overall health.
Chiropractic involves manipulating the spine and skull to restore mobility of the spine and joints. If the spine and joints are healthy and can move easily, then the body’s systems function better. Being able to move normally can help improve health and wellness.
Chiropractic treatment can also address a number of health issues, including low-back pain, disk issues, whiplash, shoulder, knee and foot problems, balance issues, arthritis, and migraines, as well as problems with sleep and stress. Pregnant women can benefit from chiropractic, as they often develop back issues due to their center of gravity having shifted. This can result in disc displacement. Chiropractic has also been effective with some bladder issues, which can be caused by back problems.
Chiropractic can also improve energy, digestion and sleep because it helps reduce pain and increases mobility.
The other half of the equation is improving nutrition, which works from the inside out. A professional nutrition assessment may uncover deficiencies that you didn’t know you had. Correcting these can give you the boost to great health that you have been seeking. When you eat properly, your body is well fueled and better able to cope with life’s challenges.
Other factors may also influence your overall health. These may include stress, low-grade infections, environmental toxins or undetected food allergies. A nutritional evaluation may reveal these issues and then steps can be taken to correct them.
Often, as people age, they assume that less energy, less appetite or poor sleep just go with the territory but that’s not the case. Great health is possible at any age—as long as your body gets the proper support.
Chiropractic and nutritional therapies may provide the tools you need to be your best self at any age.
Dr. Michael Blackman is a natural health expert specializing in functional nutrition. He previously had a thriving chiropractic practice in Dover for 20 years and offered nutritional counseling. Learn more at www.westendwellness.us
This article originally appeared on Portsmouth Herald: Why Try Alternative Medicine?
