Albert Einstein was a pretty smart fellow and not just in math and science. When reading quotes from him, I have to conclude that he had a great grasp of what life is all about. The quote above is certainly in line with a healthy chiropractic lifestyle.
Balance is a key to both physical and mental health. I don't know whether Albert Einstein was referring to one or both of these areas of life when he made this statement. Motion is crucial for health in both areas.
In physical health it's easy to see how motion is a critical element. Motion tones our nerves and muscles and it keeps our circulatory system functioning. As we move our body systems become coordinated so everything works together. That is the prerequisite to having physical balance.
As a chiropractor, I am very focused on the how well my patients move. The motion of the joints of the spine is particularly important. Spinal joints that move either too much or too little will affect the nerves that exit the spine and go to all parts of the body. This can lead to an imbalance in the nerves that control not only muscle activity but sensations such as pain and feelings as well as organ function. When spinal joints loose their proper motion and the nervous system loses its balance, that is termed a vertebral subluxation. Correcting vertebral subluxations with specific adjustments is what chiropractors specialize in.
Physical balance requires motion in more areas than just the spinal joints. All the joints of the body must move properly and all the body's systems must be working together in a coordinated fashion. Its the nervous system that assures the coordination of the entire body..
Being balanced mentally also requires motion. Physical motion provides proper blood flow to the brain. Through the blood the brain receives the oxygen, nutrients, and hormones necessary for it to work properly. Also through physical motion the brain obtains stimulation from every part of the body. Keeping mentally active is also necessary for to have mental balance. Keep the mental "gears" turning through constant learning and stimulation to keep the mind healthy.
A chiropractic lifestyle involves keeping the spine functioning properly as well as adopting healthy diet, exercise, nutrition, and sleep habit, It's about managing physical, chemical, and emotional stresses so the body and mind can function the way they were designed to. To be healthy we need to be balanced, physically and mentally.. Sitting in front of the TV in no way promotes balance. Balance requires movement. Take it from Albert Einstein, to be balanced we need to keep moving. He was a wise man.
