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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. …
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 …
Probiotics and Human Health
Probiotics (the ‘good’ gut bacteria) are essential for full health. Prebiotics (if you’re confused by the term) are the nutritious …
There are ONLY 2 Forms of Stress – Toxicity or Deficiency
While there are many different potentially stressful stimuli occuring in the external environment outside of us, or in our internal …
The Life Expectancy Myth
It is a common belief in our society that as our average life expectancy has gone up across our wider …
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 …
Movement & Brain Function
Sufficient movement, and the resultant transmission of nerve feedback that ‘signals’ awareness of this movement to the brain is CRITICAL …
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 …
The Physiological ‘Rationale’ for Regular Chiropractic Care
Regular Chiropractic care is a healthcare choice MANY people add into their lives and then maintain for long periods of …
Vibrant Life Key 5: Social Connection – the way it’s meant to be!
Key #5 acknowledges the vital role social connection, tribe and support play in human health and wellbeing. It is about …
What are “Body Thoughts”?
The term ‘body thoughts’ has been coined to simplify somewhat complex neurological terminology and make these topics easier to understand. …
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. …
Some Effects of Subluxation Immobilisation on Joints, Ligaments, Bone, and Muscle
Chiropractic subluxation leads to immobilisation of spinal joints. These joints are richly concentrated with the nerve receptors that ‘instruct’ the …
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 …
Movement Deficiency Syndrome™
Movement Deficiency Syndrome™ is a concept informed by the idea that we all NEED exercise or physical movement! Movement is …
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 …
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’ …
Subluxation Pandemic in Industrialized society
Why is subluxation pandemic in industrialised (‘western’) societies? “Sitting is to the spine, as sugar is to the teeth” – …
Cardiovascular Function & Movement
It is common sense that movement (exercise) is essential for maintaining good cardiovascular function – heart health, blood vessel health …
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 …
3 Golden Rules of Personal Change
The Wellness Practice™ (a program developed by our colleague Dr James Chestnut) has defined the 3 Golden Rules of Personal …
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 …
The ‘General Adaptive Potential’
One of our colleagues Patrick Gentempo coined the term ‘General Adaptive Potential’ (GAP) to explain how the flexibility of our …
Human Stress Physiology
Learning about Stress Physiology can help you Live a more Vibrant Life! Stress is a ubiquitous contributor to dysfunction – …
