Jogging for the Health of it in Chalfont

In recent years there has been a growing trend and awareness toward health. It seems that this resurgence has brought a multiplicity of ideas concerning health, and also a great deal of confusion. One of the concepts prevalent among young people is that as long as they exercise regularly and eat a balanced diet, they are going to grow healthy and remain healthy. However, recent studies show that athletes have the same incident of chronic and degenerative diseases as non-athletes even though their lifestyle seems healthier because of good nutrition, regular exercise, and non-abuse of their bodies by indulging in alcohol, drugs, or tobacco.

A study was done in Atlanta, Georgia that issued a report stating that joggers and runners have a greater incidence of allergic and degenerative disease than do other athletes. This points out that, although exercise is a necessary ingredient for maintaining proper health, it is certainly not the key factor. The key factor to health is proper function. As long as the body functions properly, we are in a state of health, better able to benefit fully from our daily exercise and good nutrition routines. On the other hand, you can eat the best organic food available and exercise daily, but if your body is malfunctioning this won't make you healthy. The key factor to health is function.

It is interesting to observe the action of jogging and running on the spine: A constant pounding of the vertebrae increases the effect that small displacements have on the nerve system, leading to an early appearance of symptoms. It's no wonder that football pros have the shortest life expectancy among athletes; their spines take a beating that causes more severe nerve damage, leading to quicker deterioration of life and health in their bodies.

In conclusion, there is no doubt that good nutrition, daily exercise, proper rest, and respect for the body are necessary ingredients to achieve and maintain health, but above all the key factor is our function. The nerve system controls function. The spine protects the nervous system. Regular Chiropractic checkup and adjustment will ensure you a nerve system free of interference. Then your body will function properly and be healthy.

We look forward to working with you in Chalfont and the surrounding Doylestown central bucks areas. Please contact us today to learn more about how we can improve your health at Hilltown Family Chiropractic: Jerry Schaeffer, DC Chalfont PA.

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