In 1849, French writer Jean-Baptiste Alphonse Karr wrote, “plus ça change, plus c’est la même chose” or “the more things change, the more they stay the same.” According to Wiktionary, this proverb makes the observation that “even the most turbulent of changes do not affect reality on a deeper level other than to cement the status quo.” Usually this phrase is used sarcastically or to refer to an ironic situation—and is often accompanied by an eye roll. If you do a search with the phrase “the … [Read more...] about The More Things Change, The More They Stay the Same
Health Care 100
From Quack to Essential Worker – Truth Can Take Time
For those of you who think cancel culture is something new, think again. In 1986 I graduated from what was then known as Life Chiropractic College in Marietta, Georgia. I was young and enthusiastic, anxious to use my skills and knowledge of the body’s innate ability to heal to create health in my community. This was despite the fact that the American Medical Association (AMA) had, in 1963, formed a Committee on Quackery focused almost exclusively on chiropractors. I was well aware … [Read more...] about From Quack to Essential Worker – Truth Can Take Time
Time Flies When You Love What You Do – Reflections on 35 Years
On October 1, 1986, I started my practice as a chiropractor. That was 35 years ago. And yes, the time has gone by quickly, mainly because I love what I do and that I truly believe with every cell of my being, that this work is more important than ever. It’s been 35 years of helping people… Heal naturally Function optimally Perform athletically Raise healthier families Stand up for themselves Improve their brain and body function Overcome severe conditions and … [Read more...] about Time Flies When You Love What You Do – Reflections on 35 Years
Peak Performance, Chiropractic Care, and the Athlete in All of Us
You don’t have to be an athlete to want to experience peak performance. At The 100 Year Lifestyle we want everyone to perform at the maximum of their ability as much as possible over the course of a long lifetime! According to Tony Robbins, author and coach, peak performance is both a mindset and a lifestyle. 100 Year Lifestyle has long been speaking and writing about essential elements of peak performance such as positive mental outlook and happiness. We have also written specifically about … [Read more...] about Peak Performance, Chiropractic Care, and the Athlete in All of Us
Happy Birthday Chiropractic Care!
Happy Birthday Chiropractic Care! On September 18, 1895, Harvey Lilliard was the lucky recipient of the first chiropractic adjustment, given to him by Daniel David Palmer, D.D., in Davenport, Iowa! The story goes that Lilliard, a deaf janitor in Palmer’s office, was working with his shirt off. Lillard bent over to empty the trash can and Palmer said that Lilliard had a vertebra out of position. As the story goes: He asked Lillard what happened, and Lillard replied, "I moved the wrong way, and I … [Read more...] about Happy Birthday Chiropractic Care!
The Polypharmacy Effect
The polypharmacy effect is bigger than you think; in fact, it is dangerous. Did you know, according to HealthReasearchFunding.org, that: Polypharmacy is responsible for a shocking 28% of all hospital admissions. Polypharmacy is the fifth leading cause of death in the United States. So what is polypharmacy? It's when people take more than one medication. It is most common among seniors and individuals with multiple medical conditions. Older people metabolize drugs differently, … [Read more...] about The Polypharmacy Effect
Antimicrobial Resistance
Many believe that one of the biggest threats to public health—in fact, the next pandemic—is antimicrobial resistance. Today, the CDC lists 18 different types of antibiotic-resistant bacteria and classifies five as urgent threats to human health. In past 100 Year Lifestyle articles we have talked about Superbugs and the War on Germs. We’ve stressed that becoming a germaphobe isn’t the answer. Life is about balance. The fact is that we are covered with good bacteria and viruses, scientists … [Read more...] about Antimicrobial Resistance
Responsibility to Do No Harm
Have you ever heard of the responsibility to do no harm? In our last blog post we talked about how your health freedom is not a major concern of Corporate America. However, we did so without even mentioning Principle 4 of the document “Supporting Principles of Health Freedom that Embody the Foundation of the Health Freedom Movement,” written at the Health Freedom Congress in 2014. This principle, Responsibility to Do No Harm, states: In order to maintain the health and survival of … [Read more...] about Responsibility to Do No Harm
Coercion and Deadly Medical Advice
The health industry has a history of coercion and sharing deadly medical advice. Things that at one time the medical community claimed to be good for us are now seen for what they truly are, unhealthy products and behaviors that were touted by "experts" to a trusting population. On the Vaccine Risk Awareness website there is an article, “Stupid Medical Advice Which Has Been Consigned to History Books,” which states: Since the inception of medical practices, there have been many treatments which … [Read more...] about Coercion and Deadly Medical Advice
One of the Greatest Threats to Public Health
According to the World Health Organization, there is “ample evidence that pinpoints neurological disorders as one of the greatest threats to public health.” What is a neurological disorder? They are diseases of the brain, spinal cord, and central nervous system. Symptoms of the diseases or disorders are determined by where the damage occurs in the nervous system, and can include areas that control movement, communication, vision, hearing or thinking. Neurological disorders include: … [Read more...] about One of the Greatest Threats to Public Health
