It was in 1473, at the age of 18, that Michelangelo began to perform dissections of the human body. From a very young age he believed that human beings were God’s most perfect creation. As such, for artists to capture or imitate the human body was art’s highest goal and the closest mortal artists could get to God.
Before his time, and for all the centuries since up to the present day, the human body has fascinated not only artists but scientists and researchers alike. Since Michelangelo there have been many breakthroughs in our understanding.
Yet, to this day there remain many, many mysteries regarding our health, biology, and the systems that keep us alive. Still there are many aspects of life and the human body that scientists still don’t fully understand. These mysteries remind us of the complexities of life and the importance of trusting in principles that have stood the test of time.
Unanswered Questions
In addition to us “not knowing what we don’t know,” what we do know that we don’t know touches on a lot of topics. Just some of the current mysteries are:
• Why are there so many documented incidences of belief healing? The placebo effect demonstrates that the mind can influence the body in profound ways, often mimicking or even surpassing the effects of treatments. Yet, science has yet to fully understand the mechanisms behind this phenomenon or why it works better for some people than others.
• What’s the story with aging? As The 100 Year LifestyleⓇ has have long said, stop blaming age. Some people age gracefully and live at 100% for 100 years or more until their last breath. Meanwhile, others decline rapidly and, unfortunately, painfully. It’s a fact that the biological processes behind aging are complex, directly affected by lifestyle choices, and to a lesser extent genetics. Currently, science has a preponderance of theories, not a comprehensive understanding.
• How does the brain give rise to consciousness, self-awareness, and thoughts? Despite advances in neuroscience, understanding the very essence of what makes us human remains one of the greatest scientific challenges.
Quick Fixes
It’s human nature to look for the quick fix. In science’s quest to solve these mysteries, new pills, products, and processes are created that promise miraculous results. And, unfortunately, there are always people who don’t learn from history.
They jump on the bandwagon before these quick fixes have stood the test of time. Can’t think of any examples? You need to look no further than the once popular and all too recent lobotomies (yes) and doctor recommended smoking (again, yes).
This is why the best health advice often circles back to principles that are simple, time-tested, and rooted in Nature and common sense. Quick fixes may offer temporary relief, but they rarely address the underlying causes of health challenges.
The 100 Year LifestyleⓇ Chiropractic Perspective
At The 100 Year LifestyleⓇ, we believe in taking the long view of health. Regardless of your age, the choices you make today can shape the quality of your life for the rest of your life.
Instead of relying on quick fixes, consider prevention over cure. It’s always easier to maintain health than to recover it. Preventative care is the cornerstone of longevity.
Chiropractors hold a core value that Innate Intelligence is the source of the body’s ability to heal, regulate, and renew. The nervous system is the body’s IT system, communicating to every cell in the body, and that’s why it’s so important to keep your spine and nervous system functioning at their full potential, free from subluxations or blockages.
When there are no blockages to your Innate Intelligence’s expression of health, it means that you are keeping your resistance high, stress levels low, energy balanced, and allowing your brain and body to communicate efficiently. In other words, lifestyle chiropractic care enables you to maximize your health and enjoy your life to the fullest.
Embracing Life’s Mysteries
While scientists may never fully unravel all life’s mysteries and continue to study dissections of the human body, don’t despair. Refocus on what we do know. A healthy spine and nervous system are essential to a healthy, long life.
Health isn’t something that can be purchased or prescribed. It’s about living a lifestyle aligned with natural, holistic, time tested principles that honor your body’s innate ability to heal.
Embrace life’s mysteries, go with what we know works, and trust in the Innate Intelligence that has sustained humanity for the ages.
Find a 100 Year LifestyleⓇ today to help you chart your course for healthy longevity.