WHAT IS ILLNESS? – Vibrant health is your birthright. You should have enough energy to do the things that need to be done in your life and that bring you pleasure. You should be able to think well and creatively, and to have this ability as you age.
What is illness?
People have been around for thousands of years. It has only been in the last 100 years that so many have been sick with chronic diseases that affect everyday life. This is true of both adults and children. Examples include cancer, diabetes, heart disease, arthritis, asthma, allergies, mental health issues, etc.
Acute infectious illnesses have been around for a long, long time. These are colds, respiratory and gastrointestinal symptoms, etc. They are no fun, but usually pass quickly. This type of illness provides your body with an opportunity to eliminate toxins, often through fever, snot, and diarrhea. There is clear and convincing evidence that this helps to prevent chronic diseases. It is normal to have such an illness a couple of times each year.
For the majority of human history, if a person survived being killed by an accident or an infectious illness, they usually lived into their 80’s or longer. They did so without needing to take any medications, were able to take care of themselves, and to contribute to their family and community until the end. People simply died of old age. That is the exception today. Why? This is what we are exploring here, and the question everyone should be asking.
You can read the previous article “HEALTH” here: https://sierranewsonline.com/focus-on-vibrant-health-health/
Dr. Veronica Tilden helps people regain vibrant health, using traditional hands-on osteopathy and lifestyle counseling. Her office is in North Fork. You can find out more and schedule an appointment at DrVeronicaTilden.com.
