Although we live in the richest country in the world, with access to the best technology, we have one of the least healthy countries in the world. The population of the US accounts for about 3% of the total world population, yet we take about 80% of the drugs (medication) in the world. In a recent ranking of the healthiest countries in the world we came in at an unimpressive 34^th. We do rank 1^st in one category though, that is money spent on “health care.”

What is health?

It seems, as a country, we really have no idea what health is or where it comes from. We have all the drugs, the best diagnostic equipment (MRI, Cat scans, etc.) yet our health is horrible. If those things mentioned above were the keys to health then we would rank 1^st in health by a mile. So then what are the keys to health? There are two.  First is having a proper definition of health and the second is knowing where health in Minnetonka MN comes from.

Let’s address the definition of health first. Health is defined as optimum physical, mental and social well-being, not merely the absence of symptoms. The most important part of that definition is the last part, “not merely the absence of symptoms.” Now that we know what health is and have a clear definition of health, we must discover where it comes from.

Health only comes from one place and it’s the last place we usually look. Health’s hidden location is (drum roll please) … inside of YOU!

More specifically, health (life) comes down from your brain and travels through your nerves to all parts of your body. It’s a well known fact that if you interfere with the function of nerves, the organs, glands, and other tissues connected to that nerve are going to become sick whether you feel it or not.

How to improve your health in Minnetonka MN

So to have maximum health expression you must have maximum nerve function. And chiropractic is the only profession on the planet dedicated to maintaining the function of your nerves. Just like if you stepped on a nail you would remove it ASAP so the body can heal. If you have subluxation in your spine choking off nerves you also should have it removed ASAP so that all parts of your body can be functioning at their fullest. Be sure to include regular chiropractic checkups for you and your family for the rest of your life for the health of it.