Step One - Brain-Body Connection

As chiropractors, we were already doing Step #1 (Brain-body connection). We, Greg & I, already adjust each other at least once a week and we check our 3 children every week, as well. All 3 of the kids have been adjusted since birth and will continue to be checked and adjusted for the rest of their lives. For us, it is an essential component to health. It is because of their regular checks (and adjustments when needed) that they have never had an ear infection, have never taken any medication, don't get the flu shot, and only go to the doctor for the annual physicals as required by school. When they start to experience symptoms of their immune system being challenged, the first thing they do is ask for an adjustment. The next thing they do is ask for some water and some fresh veggies. You see, in our house and in our chiropractic practice we talk about the good guys and the bad guys in the body. The good guys make up the immune system and we ALWAYS want them to be strong to they can win every fight. The bad guys are the viruses and bacteria that we encounter on a regular basis. When the good guys are nice and strong they can fight the bad guys with no problem. Most of the time, the fighting is going on and we don't even know about it. However, there are times when the bad guys are extra strong or the good guys are a little weak. It is during these times that the good guys have to fight harder. As a result, we may experience a fever, a stuffy or runny nose, coughing, sneezing, vomitting, headache, body soreness, fatigue, etc. While none of those symptoms are comfortable and no one enjoys having a fever, they are simply signs that the body is fighting. At this point, we can make one of 2 choices. We can either take a medication that is going to kill the bad guys (antibiotics) and also kill the good guys in the process, or at least make them weaker, OR we can help the good guys to get stronger. In our house (and in our practice), we choose to help the good guys get stronger. Because strong good guys can ALWAYS beat the bad guys.

The kids and I had a discussion not too long ago about what we could do to help our good guys get stronger and this is what they came up with:

• get adjusted



• drink lots of water



• no milk



• no sugar



• eat lots of veggies



• get lots of sleep - go to bed early when experiencing symptoms



• play outside - the sunshine and exercise help the good guys



• pray - as Little N says, "Jesus can take it away."

So, my challenge for you is this: Are you going to continue to focus on killing or getting rid of the bad guys (and in turn weaken the good guys), or are you going to help your good guys get stronger?