We all know our financial health is usually estimated by the level of our resources. The more money in the bank, figuratively speaking, the more secure we feel. We can use such fiscal accounting as a metaphor for our physical health and well-being. The more resources we can accumulate in our “health account” the healthier we’ll be. What kinds of things can go into our health accounts? We can easily list the most crucial of these – food, exercise and rest. But we’re not interested in quantity. We’re much more interested in quality. We’re interested in maximizing value. For example, focusing on quantity with respect to food causes a person to become overweight.
Focusing on quality – high-quality protein and high-quality complex carbohydrates, with plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables – causes a person to become leaner and fitter. As far as rest is concerned, it’s important to get, on average, the rest we need. Most people require 7 to 8 hours of sleep each night. There are exceptions, of course. For the average person, getting 6 or less hours of sleep on a long-term basis will deplete their health account. But getting too much sleep also has a negative impact. Again, quality is more important than quantity.
There are many additional sources of “income” that enrich our health accounts. Loving relationships with our family, fulfilling relationships with our friends, stimulating and challenging activities and interests, learning new skills, and exploring new environments all grow our health accounts and enhance our long-term health and well-being.
Chiropractic care is another source of “income” for our health accounts. Regular chiropractic care helps a person maximize the value of the food, exercise, and rest he or she is getting. Chiropractic care helps people get the most out of their health resources.
