Masters of Health Magazine August 2025 | Page 28

Conventional Medicine Says...

by Dr. Eric Plasker, DC

As a chiropractor, Ive seen it too many times to count. Patients walk into my office discouraged, defeated, and convinced that their body is broken. They have listened to what conventional medicine says and are convinced that age-related decline is inevitable.

Specifically, they believe that their health is out of their hands. And most of the time, they dont even know where these beliefs came from. They dont realize that these are learned beliefs, taught to them by a self-serving, fundamentally reactive healthcare system.

Thats why I became a chiropractor. I have witnessed time and time again the bodys innate intelligence at work. Above all, we all know that the body has the ability to heal if we support it properly and make good choices. In other words, we know that living The 100 Year Lifestyle works. It’s not just how I live and I raised my family to live, it's how I care for the people who walk through my doors every day.

Let me explain how its different from what you might be used to.

Conventional Medicine Says: “Youre broken. Well manage you.”

I say: “Youre built to heal. Lets unlock that.”

In spite of what you have been told, your body was designed to adapt, heal, and regenerate. Its not broken—its brilliant. Through chiropractic care, we remove interference in your nervous system so your body can express that brilliance. Management is for conditions. Healing is for people.

Conventional Medicine Says: “Aging = decline. Expect less.”

I say: Aging = adaptation. Expect more.”

Certainly, you dont have to fall apart with age. Undeniably, you can stay strong, mobile, and vibrant as you get older. Ive seen 80-year-olds with better function than some 40-year-olds. And that isnt because of luck, but because of lifestyle. Aging is inevitable. Decline is optional.

Conventional Medicine Says: “Your health is out of your hands.”

I say: “Youre in charge. Every choice counts.”

Health isnt something that happens to you. Your health is something you build, one decision at a time. Every adjustment, every walk, every healthy meal, every full night of sleep—these are votes for the life you want. And you get to cast those votes daily.

Conventional Medicine Says: “Early diagnosis saves lives.”

I say: Prevention and lifestyle change lives.”

I dont want to wait until theres a problem to help you. By the time symptoms show up, your body has already been under stress for a while. Chiropractic care and a lifestyle built around movement, alignment, and vitality can keep problems from showing up in the first place.

Conventional Medicine Says: Take this pill.”

I say: Change your life.”

Without a doubt, Im not here to mask symptoms. Im here to help you live a life where symptoms dont have the last word. Obviously, true health cannot be found in a bottle. Its in how you live, how you move, and how you take care of your spine and  nervous system.

Conventional Medicine Says: We’ll see you when it hurts.”

I say: “Lets keep you thriving for a lifetime.”

Pain is a late-stage warning signal. Why wait for breakdown when we can build you up instead? With regular chiropractic care and lifestyle habits that support your body and brain, we can help you live at 100% all the time.

You Werent Meant to Be Managed

At The 100 Year LifestyleⓇ we know that you were meant to live fully, actively, and with purpose for 100 years and beyond. That’s not a fantasy. In truth, it’s a reality for people who make health a priority and take a proactive approach to how they move through the world.

So, heres my challenge to you:

Stop letting conventional messages lower your expectations. Youre not too old, too far gone, or too late. Youre ready. Your body is ready. Lets make it happen.

Theres a 100 Year Lifestyle provider near you to keep you thriving