By Carl Weber
Are you breaking any basic rules of health as you live your life? There are basic laws governing all of human life on planet Earth. For that reason, they’re called universal laws. Here are some examples:
We need to breathe deeply on a daily basis. If we don’t, the parts of our lungs that aren’t aerated will be more susceptible to viral and bacterial invasion. The bugs move into the dormant parts of our lungs turning us into a mobile smorgasbord for themselves and their immediate family and friends.
We need to drink fresh, clean water throughout the day. Not pop, not juice. Not tea or coffee. Water, just water.
Enjoy whole foods that are as fresh as possible. Hopefully, your meat is free from chemicals, coloring and preservatives, your fruits and vegetables are as spray free as possible, your dairy intake agrees with your genetics and your wheat intake is refreshingly blended with whole grains such as brown rice, spelt, quinoa, amaranth, millet or kamut.
One neglected but significant law includes the effects of gravity on our spine. Gravity constantly pushes us closer to both the ground and our grave over time. Without our continuous vigilance, gravity can age us quickly as our spines bow under the mass of our upper bodies and the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual weight we create for ourselves.
So which rule is your favorite to break? I’m willing to bet you’ve heard about the importance of breathing fully, hydrating fully and eating well, but have you ever given thought to the fact your spine takes a roughly 18 hour postural beating to maintain an upright position?
How is that rule going? Have you abused it? How important is it to you to have a spine that is still comfortable and user friendly to retire into?
It’s your life, it’s your health, and it’s your spine. Take good care of it.
Aloha and peace
Dr. Carl Weber, B.P.E. (Hon), DC, is a chiropractor at Lake Cowichan Chiropractic, 85 Darnell Rd. Contact them at 250-749-3393 or check the out on the internet at www.lakecowichanchiropractic.com
