5. Symptoms are not the problem, but an alert to an underlying cause and should be heeded, not silenced with chemicals (medication).
4. The body has an inborn ability to restore itself and will adapt to outside stressors, whether they are physical, emotional or chemical. When these stressors become too much, the body will eventually wear itself down trying to maintain balance; this results in an absence of health and wellness.
3. Wellness practitioners do not diagnose or treat conditions and diseases, but instead identify and remove outside stressors.
2. Wellness care focuses on improving function rather than hiding symptoms.
1. Doctors of chiropractic recognize the value of preventative care compared to symptom-based care. With regular adjustments, spinal health is maintained, encouraging proper nervous system function and allying for the body to perform at its best.
This article was written by:
Claudia Anrig, DC, practices in Fresno, Calif., and is on the board of directors of International Chiropractic Pediatric Association
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