Have you ever wondered why some people can be exposed to sickness and not get sick? Maybe every child in a school classroom has had some type of illness from sharing germs, yet one kiddo appears to escape it all. An effective, all-natural approach to healthcare may be what’s making all the difference between getting sick and staying healthy. This healthcare approach involves not just looking at what’s wrong with the sick, but also examining what helps keep the others healthy. This revolutionary method is practiced by Bentonville chiropractor Dr. Tom Niemela and can make all the difference for your health and wellness this year.

Salutogenesis vs. Pathogenesis

Pathogenesis is probably the approach most are familiar with. Pathogenesis is related to how we feel. Sometimes we can feel when we are getting sick or we know something just isn’t right. When this happens, we usually reach out to a doctor for medication that will alleviate our symptoms. But honestly, medication is not usually the fix-all solution we are looking for. Sadly, we can’t always rely just on how we feel, especially in a world where chronic health conditions are becoming more and more prevalent because of underlying conditions. So instead of looking for a solution after we get sick, Dr. Niemela’s approach is to address health and wellness from the get-go with a proactive approach. It promotes whole-body health and addresses potential health concerns before they can manifest themselves. This salutogenesis approach is a holistic method designed to optimize the function of the entire body and can take your health to a whole new level.

Chiropractic Care Is Proactive

Bentonville chiropractors can and do alleviate back and neck pain, but that’s not all they do. At Arbor Vitae Chiropractic, Dr. Tom Niemela focuses on neurologically-based chiropractic care that improves the function of the central nervous system, which leads to increased health and wellness. Spinal misalignments can cause nerve interference that disrupts communication within the body, leading to all sorts of chaos, including sickness. With gentle and precise chiropractic adjustments, Dr. Niemela can remove misalignments to allow the body to communicate as it should so that it can fight off sickness and alleviate chronic pain. With proactive chiropractic care, many are able to see amazing results in their overall health, even warding off potential health problems before they begin.

Chiropractic Case Studies Supporting Salutogenesis

In 2014, a case study was conducted to show that taking care of the body as a whole does significantly more for alleviating stress than just looking at specific symptoms. Other case studies have also supported the salutogenesis approach to healthcare. Those who take care of their whole body, practice self-care, have healthy habits and healthy relationships are more likely to stay healthier than those with physical, mental, and emotional problems. Consider chiropractic care for a new approach to your health care this year and see what it can do for improving your overall health and wellness.

To learn more about salutogenesis, schedule a consultation with Bentonville chiropractor Dr. Tom Niemela at Arbor Vitae Chiropractic.

Sources

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Zielinski, E. “Salutogenesis: The Authentic Wellness Model for Health.” 2015 June. http://icpa4kids.org/Wellness-Articles/salutogenesis-the-authentic-wellness-model-for-health.html