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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 …
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 …
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 …
Subluxation and Stress Hormones
Subluxation can increase stress hormone levels, contributing to chronic illness. One main effect of subluxation is a change to the …
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 …
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 …
Is Healthcare Only Necessary when You Have Symptoms?
Why is it invalid to judge the merit of healthcare purely on symptoms alone? I argue that symptoms are a …
Vibrant Life Key 1: Power & Control – the way it’s meant to be!
Vibrant Life Key #1 is about improving the function of your intelligent control and coordination mechanism – your brain and …
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 …
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 …
The Difference Between Wellness Nutrition and Allopathic Nutrition
There are as many experts as there are ideas about nutrition – what and how you need to eat. Our …
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 …
Dr Ben’s Definition of Stress
At Dr Ben Phillips.com I focus on the impact of stress as a profound and inescapable factor in determining health …
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’ …
Chiropractic Adjustments, Exercise, Positive Body Thoughts, Somatoneurophysiology™ and Health
A consistent argument discussed on this site is that chiropractic adjustments (when required) are an essential component of living a …
Cardiovascular Function & Movement
It is common sense that movement (exercise) is essential for maintaining good cardiovascular function – heart health, blood vessel health …
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 …
How Negative and Positive Thoughts (Internal Dialogue) Influence Physiology
We know that how we feel impacts our mental state. What is now clearly proven and has been repeatedly shown …
Blood Fats and Movement
Healthier amounts, types and proportions of fats in our blood can be developed with appropriate levels of movement. A ‘Lipid’ …
What are “Body Thoughts”?
The term ‘body thoughts’ has been coined to simplify somewhat complex neurological terminology and make these topics easier to understand. …
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. …
Another ‘take’ on Subluxation Dysregulation
Subluxation dysregulation is a state of that drives ‘mis-perception’ of your body and environment by your brain. Your cells and …
Insulin Resistance – a Huge Problem!
Insulin resistance is a major ‘pillar’ of chronic ill-health. Read more about these ‘pillars’ here – it’s truly important information …
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 …
