Innate Intelligence – The Wisdom of Life in You

Posted on September 15, 2025 by zgower

Excerpts from Dr. BJ Palmer, the developer of Chiropractic, in his book, Fame and Fortune, published in 1955. He remarks on the signs of intelligence of life in us and our human experience. I can’t remark on the accuracy of the figures, as different findings may now be accepted since the information was written, but it doesn’t change his sentiments on the awe inspiring nature of our existence.

Here he speaks on the conception of life.

“All our heredity, our nature, is transmitted to us from our parents through tiny cells which connect our living substance with that of our forebears. Each human being takes its origin from the union of two of these bits of living matter, an egg from the mother which has been.

“Fertilized by a single sperm from the father. The egg is a tiny sphere hardly visible to the naked eye; it has been estimated that twenty million human eggs would weigh about one ounce. A sperm is visible only with the aid of a microscope, and its volume is about eighty-five thousand times smaller than that of an egg. Furthermore, a sperm is quite different from an egg in appearance being shaped like a thread inflated at one end to form a ‘head.’ Some idea of the sizes of these living links between the generations has been given by an eminent American biologist, H. J. Muller, who has calculated that if we could collect together all the eggs from which the present human population of the earth has sprung—two billion two hundred millions of them—they would all occupy the volume of about two and a half quarts. The sperm cells—two billions of them—would occupy the space of half an aspirin tablet.”

“The chromosomes occupy a considerable fraction of the volume of the sperm, but only a tiny fraction of the volume of the egg. The combined volumes of the chromosomes in the 2,200,000,000 sperms and in the equal number of egg cells from which the human beings now living have sprung would add up to less bulk than an aspirin tablet. And yet, this minute amount of substance contained the heredity of the whole human race!”

Here BJ Palmer highlights the super powers of our bodies in action.

Every 24 hours your heart beats 103,689 times, your blood travels 168,000,000 miles, your lungs breathe 23,240 times.

“One tissue cell—let alone trillions that make up your body— Could he place them according to classification, assemble them into systems, coordinate all systems together into one grand harmonious whole, make them functionate naturally and healthily from birth to death?”

Innate is a SCULPTOR which shapes all living things; a MUSICIAN that teaches birds, insects, and men to sing; a CHEMIST which gives taste to fruit and spices, PERFUME to flowers, and transforms water and carbonic acid into sugar and wood. A transparent, mist-like drop of protoplasm, drawing energy from the sun, holds the seed of life and is the mother of everything that lives—both plant and animal. Where did it come from?

“Thots” as he referred to them, from the original chiropractor, Dr. BJ Palmer. Chiropractic is unique because it is built upon a science, art, and philosophy of our innate intelligence, the healing power of life.

Health Wisdom

Posted on August 11, 2025August 11, 2025 by zgower

What’s Good Health?

The word health comes from the old english word hale, meaning “wholeness, a person who is whole, sound of mind and well.” If you’re healthy, you’re meant to be whole in every aspect of life.

The World Health Organization definition is- “Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.”

It doesn’t say health is the absence of symptoms.

Here’s some thoughts on health from some great minds throughout history.

Hippocrates said, “We must turn to nature itself, to the observations of the body in health and in disease to learn the truth” and “A wise man should consider that health is the greatest of human blessings and learn how by his own thought to derive benefit from his illnesses.” I agree with Hippocrates.

H.G. Bohn said, “Nature, time and patience are three great physicians.”

Benjamin Disraeli said, “Time is the great physician.”

An old Spanish proverb says, “A man too busy to take care of his health is like a mechanic too busy to take care of his own car and tools.”

Alexander the Great even said, “I am dying with the help of too many physicians.” while Benjamin Franklin said, “GOD heals, and the doctor takes the fee.”

“The only way to keep your health is to eat what you don’t want, drink what you don’t like, and do what you’d rather not.” — Mark Twain

These thoughts on health have been around for centuries and stand the test of time.

When people don’t take proper care of themselves, there’s consequences over time. Once health is lost, it’s often a long, painful and expensive road to recover it. People come to this office wanting instant relief and to be “fixed” overnight. I want everyone to feel better, however everyones healing process is unique. Only you are responsible and in control of your health.

Health is maintained through positive lifestyle habits including regular exercise, good nutrition, clean water, sunshine, sleep, positive mindset and nervous system that functions at 100% with no interference.

We don’t diagnose or treat your symptoms from outside- in as is common in allopathic approaches. Chiropractic helps your body’s innate intelligence to remove interferences and self heal from above -down- inside- out. That’s true health and well-being.

– Adapted from an article from my good friend and fellow chiropractor Dr. Johnny Mac.

Health Care vs Sick Care

Posted on July 11, 2025 by zgower

What’s the difference between health care and sick care?

The terms “healthcare” and “wellness” have lost their original meaning in our society.

The underlying message is that medicine saves lives, as seen on our television show dramas as the heroic lifesaving that happens in hospitals.

Yes it does. But that’s not true health care.

What’s missing from these shows is the fact that the system is broken, burdened by expensive medical procedures, dangerous drug and surgical interventions, all delivered in times of crisis.

Medicine aims to diagnose and treat symptoms and diseases, often caused by neglect and poor lifestyle choices. That’s sick care. None of this cures you.

Real health care is doing things that support and take care of your body to feel good, strong, vibrant, energetic, and fully alive. Diet, exercise, movement, sleep, mental clarity, meditation, and chiropractic care are all integral parts to natural health and wellbeing.

Chiropractic adjustments on a regular basis help you express Life, health and be more connected to the wisdom and power within you, allowing your body to self heal.