The philosophy of ...

The philosophy of chiropractic is founded upon the knowledge of the manner in which a vital functions are performed by innate in health and disease. When the controlling intelligence is able to transmit mental impulses to all parts of the body, free and unobstructed, we have normal action which is health.
 Daniel D. Palmer

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Displacement of any part of the skeletal frame may press against nerves, which are the channels of communication, intensifying or decreasing their carrying capacity, creating either too much or not enough functionating, an aberration known as disease. The nature of the affection depends upon the shape of the bone, the amount of pressure, age of patient, character of nerves impinged upon and the individual makeup.
 Daniel D. Palmer
Disease is the abnormal performance of certain functions; the abnormal activity has its causes.
 Daniel D. Palmer
Chiropractors correct abnormalities of the intellect as well as those of the body.
 Daniel D. Palmer
Do not forget that chiropractors did not treat diseases. They adjust causes, whether acquired, spontaneous, or the result of accident.
 Daniel D. Palmer
The spiritual is the cause of action. Action is life.
 Daniel D. Palmer