Why would I want to use a holistic chiropractor? A holistic
chiropractor has a more comprehensive approach to your
care. A traditional chiropractor treats only the structural
component. As a holistic chiropractor, I also address
emotions that may be creating disease or dysfunction and
nutritional imbalances that disrupt the body's chemistry.
What do emotions and body chemistry have to do with
wellness? Your body operates on a model called the Triad of
Health. There are three components that make up the Triad--
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. 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. 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.
How would you treat my symptoms? As a holistic
chiropractor, I am more wellness-oriented than
symptom-oriented. I believe in the mind/body connection.
I examine your body's structure, address possible emotional
causes of your symptoms, and evaluate your body's chemistry
as it relates to diet and environmental elements. We will
discuss the importance of movement as a tool toward greater
health and wellness. How does the Triad of Health relate to
the mind/body connection? 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!
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.
How long have you been a holistic chiropractor? I have been
a chiropractor for 23 years, and of those, 18 have been in
service as a holistic chiropractor. Early on, I recognized
the mind-body connection as an element that basic spinal
manipulation was not addressing. I wanted to find the
cause of a problem, not just treat the symptoms. If the
spine is adapting to a stressor, that's not the cause of
the problem, simply the effect. A holistic chiropractor
recognizes that our symptoms are our body adapting to an
environmental stressor. I coach patients daily in making
lifestyle changes. I am an expert on stress and its effect
on the mind/body system, on releasing energetic emotional
blocks, and on diet and weight loss and what nutrition is
needed.
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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,
http://www.drmichaelroth.com
contact drmroth@sbcglobal.net
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