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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 …
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 …
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 …
What is a Chiropractic Adjustment?
The chiropractic adjustment is the skilled delivery by a Chiropractor of a specific (gentle) force in a precise direction, to …
Movement and Skeletal Health
It is clear common-sense that movement is valuable and necessary to promote optimal health – including skeletal health. The stresses …
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 …
5 Critical Concepts Arising from the Wellness & Prevention Paradigm
These 5 ideas emerge from our Wellness and Prevention Paradigm. They each explore different aspects of the age-old idea of …
Human Stress Physiology
Learning about Stress Physiology can help you Live a more Vibrant Life! Stress is a ubiquitous contributor to dysfunction – …
Why is it important to commit to ongoing care, even when symptoms have resolved?
Remember that the best way to define “health,” is not by using symptoms as a marker – in fact this …
Movement Deficiency Syndrome™
Movement Deficiency Syndrome™ is a concept informed by the idea that we all NEED exercise or physical movement! Movement is …
How Much are Genetics Responsible for Our Health and Wellbeing?
A primary concept we want to myth-bust through Health & Wellness coaching is the impact of genetics on both our health, …
What are “Body Thoughts”?
The term ‘body thoughts’ has been coined to simplify somewhat complex neurological terminology and make these topics easier to understand. …
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’ …
How Stress Affects the Immune System
Stress levels in our body – particularly if the body or brain is in an overwhelmed state where it cannot …
The ‘General Adaptive Potential’
One of our colleagues Patrick Gentempo coined the term ‘General Adaptive Potential’ (GAP) to explain how the flexibility of our …
More about Dr Ben…
Usually doctors take all of your personal info, and yet, you learn little about who they are and why the …
What Are The 5 ‘Pillars’ of Chronic Illness?
Chronic Illness is DEADLY SERIOUS… In industrialised (western) countries like Australia, the burden of ill-health, particularly chronic illness, has been …
Body Composition & Movement
It is obvious that if you exercise more, you have a leaner, trimmer body, with less fat storage and better …
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 …
Importance of Spinal Motion for Brain Function and Health
Correct spinal motion is vital: Correct motion of spinal joints AND their associated tissues, in addition to proper posture are …
Vibrant Life ‘Keys’
– the way you’re meant to be!
Vibrant Life Keys are the framework for us to recognise the requirements we all need to achieve for an ULTIMATE …
The Life Expectancy Myth
It is a common belief in our society that as our average life expectancy has gone up across our wider …
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 …
Toxic Food Additives & Food Choices to Avoid
Working toward reducing toxicity in our lives definitely means (in part) cleaning up our nutrition – the food, additives and …
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 …
