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A Definition of Somatoneurophysiology ™

The term somatoneurophysiology, while seemingly a very complex word, comprises three elements and shows the inextricable link between unconscious feedback …

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Macronutrients & Micronutrients

Nutrition is an area filled with differing opinions and advice. As part of our Vibrant Life Key #2 where we …

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Daily Spinal Hygiene: Critical to Spinal Health

Spinal hygiene – behaviours to keep motion and health of our spine in peak condition – is vital, yet regularly …

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Body Composition & Movement

It is obvious that if you exercise more, you have a leaner, trimmer body, with less fat storage and better …

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Subluxation, negative body thoughts, somatoneurophysiology™, and health or illness

There is a clear relationship between Vertebral Subluxation Complex (Subluxation for short), sedentary living, negative body thoughts, somatoneurophysiology™, and less-than-ideal …

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Allopathic Nutritional Guidelines are INVALID

Nutritional guidelines, like any form of evidence are based on research. However the paradigm within which the research is undertaken …

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What Causes 75% of All Death in Western Nations?

The so-called ‘western’ or industrialised nations of the world have long struggled with high levels of preventable illness. According to …

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What is a Subluxation?

What Are They?? Vertebral Subluxation Complex (VSC) –  or ‘subluxation’ for short is what Chiropractors call the areas of interference …

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Dr Ben’s Definition of ‘Health’

One of the most critical terms to contemplate and define is the word ‘Health’. The Wellness & Prevention paradigm proposes …

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Is Chiropractic care
a Requirement for an Ideal Life?

Lifetime Chiropractic Care? Is Lifetime Chiropractic Care a requirement for an Ideal life? Yes…and No! We must re-affirm that the …

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Dr Ben’s Definition of ‘Sickness’

If you understand and accept my definition of Health based on the balanced function of all the body’s cells, then …

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James Chestnut Neurology of Subluxation

Why Subluxations can remain Undetected and Silently Cause Harm

What is Pain? Chiropractic Subluxations only RARELY result in pain or other symptoms. Pain is actually an emotional experience. It …

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Vibrant Life Key 4: Thinking & Feeling – the way it’s meant to be!

Key #4 is about mental and emotional health, they way we think, communicate, are inspired and engage with ourselves – …

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What are “Body Thoughts”?

The term ‘body thoughts’ has been coined to simplify somewhat complex neurological terminology and make these topics easier to understand. …

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The Life Expectancy Myth

It is a common belief in our society that as our average life expectancy has gone up across our wider …

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Lifestyle NOT Genetics: The Root of Society’s Health Issues

Lifestyle choices, not genetics are by far the most profound causes of illness, sickness and dysfunction affecting our society today. …

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Movement and Skeletal Health

It is clear common-sense that movement is valuable and necessary to promote optimal health – including skeletal health. The stresses …

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Effects of Long-term High Blood Sugar Levels

High blood sugar levels are a consistent health-risk for many of us – whether or not we are ‘officially’ diagnosed …

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Negative Health Effects of Chronically High Stress Hormones

In another article here, we describe the release of stress hormones as part of the body’s ‘fear & protection’ reaction. …

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Insulin Sensitivity Relative to Appropriate Movement Levels

Insulin sensitivity is critical in human health; one of the primary factors that contribute to ideal levels of Insulin sensitivity …

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What is Different about ‘Wellness’ Chiropractic Care?

Chiropractic is a broad profession There can be differences in the services and clinical interventions offered by different chiropractors. ‘Wellness’ …

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The 5 Missing Realities of “Have To” Belief Systems

Many people prioritise or judge their own lives (or others) based on a “Have To” belief system or mentality. It …

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Dr Ben’s Definition of Healthcare

Once we understand my definitions of Health and Sickness, it follows that healthcare can be defined as ANY approach or …

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Blood Fats and Movement

Healthier amounts, types and proportions of fats in our blood can be developed with appropriate levels of movement. A ‘Lipid’ …

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Modern Industrial Living creates Functional Postural Deformity and Negative Physiological Consequences

The impact of modern living choices on our posture is stark and significant. Poor posture is both initiated or maintained …

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