Disease

dis·ease

\di-ˈzēz\

noun

In the world of chiropractic, “disease” is a word that describes the absence of health. It is a condition in which the body is no longer able to heal itself and is susceptible to the growth of harmful organisms. Chiropractors believe disease should be treated with the reduction or elimination of nerve interference in order to give the patient the chance to recover before medication or surgery is used.

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