Dr, Sandy Sachs is a Husband, a Father, a Chiropractor, an Athlete, a role model to his children, and a Friend of the Earth. Click HERE to learn more about Dr. Sach's practice in San Luis Obispo, CA

Eat Well, Move Well, Be Well.  Simple words in their intent, often difficult to implement.    I’ve been honored to share some of my philosophy and advice for the Playful Planet website.  My philosophy is simple: Moving freely, eating purely, and living peacefully are the critical steps towards a life without disease and pain.  Ultimately, how we move, how we eat and how live have a direct impact on the health of our bodies, and our planet.

While my specific advice and suggestions for healthy lifestyles and a healthier planet may be complicated, I believe that even small steps move us in the right direction. And, I add a reminder that health is something we continually strive for and maintain, it is not something we achieve and then forget.

To me, the concept of Homeostasis is of utmost importance.  Homeostasis is the body’s natural ability to take care of itself.  Homeostasis is THE predictor of whether our body thrives, or whether it becomes diseased.  Homeostasis is the adaptive process that occurs when we introduce a new stress.  For example, if we decide to “start a workout program for the summer,” the added time commitments may result in changes to our heart rate, our respiratory rate, our blood sugar levels, our digestive rate, etc.  The natural healing body recognizes these changes, and then must work to reset heart rate, reset respiratory rate and reset blood sugar levels and digestion back to appropriate healthy levels.  Imagine all the things in our lives that directly impacts the way our body works!

To live a life of Health and Wellness, we need to develop strategies that bring us more towards Homeostasis.  The key areas to assist your body to it’s greatest health levels are:  Sleep Habits, Dietary Habits, Exercise Habits, Stress Management Habits and Environmental Habits. The “Wellness Wheel” can help you determine if it is time to seek out some help (chiropractic, life-coach, trainer, etc.) so that your goals of better health can be achieved.