Our lives are designed not for the optimal functioning of our bodies, but for the fast-paced lifestyles we have created. We have only so many hours in the day and we try to cram as much as possible into those hours. If imbalances are created, this can lead to illness, disease, and early mortality.
The body is an afterthought in the modern world, almost an accessory instead of the vehicle that carries us and allows us to experience all that life offers. We think of it from a standpoint of vanity, trying to make it look a certain way. Or we disregard it completely and indulge ourselves to the point of obesity and discomfort. We often don’t acknowledge what our bodies need until something goes wrong.
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