Chiropractic is based on a few fundamental principles, however there is only one Major Premise…there is a Universal Intelligence in ALL matter [organic & inorganic] that continually provides it’s properties and actions, thus maintaining it in existence. To understand this general concept better, lets look at what it’s NOT implying. The fabric of the Universe is not a random assortment of atoms and molecules randomly coming together and crashing into one another to create exponentially more complex units of matter. The Major Premise implies a divine plan. Divine, simply meaning, order beyond the Laws of Nature, Quantum Physics and Newtonian Physics. There are certain things science is unable to make sense of…which, could be perceived as scary. However, instead of fear of the unknown, choose to see the wonder and awe in the possibilities. Just like gravity existed before Newton “discovered” it, there are many, many other secrets and mysteries in existence yet to be explained by science. Just because it looks chaotic, doesn’t mean it is. Just because we can’t measure it, doesn’t mean it doesn’t exist. Biology is the scientific study of LIFE & living organisms. LIFE is intelligent. The ‘5 signs of LIFE’ support it’s inherent intelligence…
- Assimilation: highly selective and repeated judgements. Think digestion: the body knows what to take in, how much and when. Once absorbed, it knows where to send what in the perfect amount.
- Excretion: same as above, only subtraction versus addition. Think homeostasis: the body has sensors and receptors for everything and is constantly seeking balance. It does this by constantly filtering out and removing excesses via lymph, lungs, skin, kidneys, liver, etc.
- Adaptability: demonstrates sensibility by actively responding to specific internal and external (environmental) stimuli. Information in, determines response out. Think natural selection.
- Growth: change consistent with a plan; not random. Change is specific to exposure to internal and external stimuli.
- Reproduction: coordination via intrinsic control to ensure balance according to plan.
All ‘5 Signs of Life’ could use their own post. All 5 Signs can be universally applied to Life at every level, the macro to the micro: as above, so below. Atoms are alive. Molecules are alive. Photons are alive. Ecosystems are alive. The solar system is alive. The Milky way galaxy is alive. The fabric of the Universe is alive. It’s easiest for us to recognize these signs in ourselves, but struggle to recognize it in other forms of Life. As humans, this is notoriously challenging, so much so, that we even fail to recognize it in other humans at times, based on differences in race, sex, gender or other superficial characteristics.
It seems obvious, but we take it for granted: We are alive. The intelligence of LIFE is flowing in and through you. This intelligence is responsible for organizing and coordinating all the vital bodily processes so that you can exist as the greatest version of yourself. In Chiropractic, we call this divine intelligence: INNATE. INNATE is the vital life force responsible for coordinating the ‘5 signs of Life’ within each and everyone of us. Before we are conscious, we are alive.
July 2025
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