The Triad of Health

The Triad of Health
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!

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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!