The Wonders of the Human Body
Wouldn’t it be great if our bodies could do marvelous things like grow new brain and heart cells? Could you imagine your body doing this more efficiently and effectively when it was well taken care of? But wait, we have been told that those areas weren’t able to do that. Our understanding is changing.
Two fascinating studies have been released recently that contradict some long held beliefs about what the human body is capable of. Earlier this year, it was determined that brain cells could regenerate. In a more recent study, research scientists discovered that damaged hearts can repair themselves by growing new muscle cells. Until now, conventional wisdom thought this was impossible. These discoveries challenge decades of medical dogma as to the limitations of the body.
This brings up a couple of very important points. These findings further demonstrate that our bodies are self-healing, right down to brain and heart cells. Too often we don’t give ourselves enough credit as to what is possible within us. When taken care of, our healing capabilities are tremendous.
The second point is that our bodies self-regulate or have the know-how to take care of themselves. The body senses when an area needs repair or help and then guides and directs the process. It takes what you ate at your last meal and converts it into new skin cells, red blood cells or even brain cells without having any outside input. You don’t have to tell or teach your body to do this, it just does it. This inborn “knowing” is referred to by chiropractors as your innate intelligence.
Chiropractic was founded over 105 years ago on the principles that the body is self-healing and self- regulating. This was based on experience and observation, before rigorous study in a laboratory setting was available. The interesting aspect is that these principles are being proven today in areas of the body where we never thought it was possible. Chiropractors work with your innate intelligence so the body can do what it was designed to do, heal and regulate itself to its full capacity.
Obviously there are limitations to what the body can do. But as we further our understanding, we are getting a better idea of what is achievable. When referring to our inborn healing and regulating capabilities, use the word impossible with caution.
