How the Body Looks After Itself.
Isn’t the human body amazing? It keeps us alive, heals itself, and stays in balance—all without us even having to think about it. Every single day, your body is quietly doing billions of things behind the scenes to keep you well. It’s the choices we make that generally move it out of balance.
When we understand how it works and give it what it needs, our body can do its job even better. Over the years, I’ve learned a few key things about how the body looks after itself—and I think you’ll find them just as fascinating as I do.
Here’s what I’ve discovered so far:
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1. Your Body Works as One Big Team
Your body isn’t made up of separate parts doing their own thing—it’s one big, interconnected system of systems. Everything affects everything else.
For example:
· Your breathing affects your nervous system.
· Your nervous system influences your digestion.
· Your digestion impacts your muscles and joints.
When one part of the body is out of balance, others have to compensate. That’s why sometimes a problem in one area shows up somewhere completely different!
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2. You’re More Than Just a Physical Body
We’re not just bones, muscles, and organs—we’re emotional, mental, and spiritual beings too. These parts of us are all connected.
If your emotions are out of balance, your body can feel it. And if your body isn’t feeling great, it can affect your mood, energy, and outlook. That’s why true wellness means caring for all parts of yourself—not just the physical ones.
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3. Structure and Function Go Hand in Hand
Your body’s structure (how it’s built) and function (how it works) are constantly influencing each other.
Here’s a simple example:
· If your posture (structure) isn’t great, it can make it harder to breathe properly (function).
· On the other hand, if your digestion is upset (function), it can inhibit your lower back and core muscles.
When one part isn’t working quite right, the other parts have to adjust. Taking care of your posture, movement, and internal health helps everything work more smoothly.
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4. Your Body Knows How to Heal Itself
This is my favourite part: your body is naturally designed to heal and regulate itself.
When you get a cut, it heals. When you’re tired, your body asks for rest. When you nourish it well, it restores balance. All we need to do is support these processes through correct breathing, sufficient hydration, good quality food, quality sleep, regular movement, and a calm mind.
Your body is capable of incredible things when you give it the right conditions.
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5. Everything Is Connected
This one might sound simple, but it’s huge: everything you do affects everything else.
Think about it— Your thoughts affect your food choices. Your food choices affect your sleep. Your sleep affects your energy to exercise. Your exercise affects how you look and feel. And how you feel shapes how you think.
It’s all linked. The choices you make each day—big or small—can move your health in a positive or negative direction. The good news? You have more control than you think.
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The Takeaway
Your body is smart. It’s always working hard to keep you balanced, healthy, and alive. When you understand how it takes care of you—and start taking care of it in return—you unlock your natural potential for health and vitality.
In my next post, I’ll share the six simple things we all do every day that shape the direction our health takes. You’ll be surprised by how much power you already have to feel better, stronger, and more alive.
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Yours in good health,
Dr. Brad Corbett Osteopath | Personal Trainer | Holistic Exercise & Lifestyle Coach
Toowoon Bay Osteopathy