Even though we associate significant health hazards in taking drugs like cocaine and morphine, high-fat/ high-sugar foods may present even more of a danger because of their accessibility and affordability. "Our research supports the theory that high-fat/high-sugar foods stimulate the brain in the same way that drugs do," [neuroscientist Joseph] Schroeder said. "It may explain why some people can't resist these foods despite the fact that they know they are bad for them."
The neurological pathways involved in addiction are complex but the brain’s limbic system, which is the driver of human behavior, becomes taken over by addictions. Research has shown that patients in treatment for addiction who receive certain types of spinal adjustments have higher rates of recovery than those who undergo only standard addiction therapies. Dr. Russell Surasky, who is the only triple board certified physician in the nation in neurology, addiction medicine and preventative medicine, stated this is a “major leap forward” in the science addictive care. Surasky conclude, “we also have evidence that spinal adjustments actually accelerates the healing of the brain from addiction.” Most significantly, during the study 100% of the patients who received chiropractic care completed the inpatient program, while about half of those who did not receive spinal adjustments dropped out prior to completion.
The atlas bone (C1 at the top of the neck) is what protects the limbic system and brain stem. When the atlas bone is out of alignment, it can interfere with proper function of the brain and its limbic system. Adjustments to the upper cervical spine allows the body to normalize the brain’s limbic system. According to Surasky, “Researchers have hypothesized that not only can an upper spinal adjustment help patients suffering from addiction, but it may also help prevent neurodegenerative disorders such as Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s disease”.
This is why we have so many people who have tried to make lifestyle changes but were never able to initiate long term change see the results when they incorporate the missing component of supporting the neurological side of change through specific spinal adjustments. Who do you know that wants or needs to make changes with their health, but is not receiving regular adjustments to support change?