Do Germs Cause Illness?

Do germs cause illness? This is a topic often discussed in my clinic because most people do believe germs cause sickness. This thinking started long ago when Louis Pasteur proposed the “germ theory.” This theory and thinking have been passed on from generation to generation creating a phobia for germs so massive, you can hardly find a product that isn’t antibacterial anymore.

I will suggest the “germ theory” is as wrong as the thinking was that the world is flat. If you recall, the greatest scientists used to believe that. Chiropractors, in general, adhere to a different philosophy regarding sickness and disease. Chiropractors believe sickness and disease to be the product of a weakened immune system resulting from an interference to the intelligence within. As a reminder, the intelligence within is the source of your body’s ability to heal and regulate itself.

It’s not like germs are confined to one area; they are everywhere. Ask yourself why one person gets sick and the person sitting next to them breathing the same air doesn’t. If germs were the cause of sickness, we would all be sick all the time; they are everywhere. Sickness and disease are the result of a weakened body’s ability to adapt. Keep your body strong, from the inside out, and you will notice a drastic reduction not only in the frequency of illness and also the rate at which you recover.

The goal is to create a body terrain that is adaptable to the germs it encounters. Is your body and gut biome in a weakened state or in a state where it can defend against exposures to different germs? The greatest step towards strengthening your body towards illness is cutting out sugar. Sugar weakens your immune system and competes will the cells being able to utilize nutrients like vitamin C. Sun exposure (vitamin D) and zinc are also good immune support tools. Bigger than that, think about your gut and it you are constantly disrupting your immune system with processed foods, artificial sweeteners, antibiotics, sugars, GMO’s, etc. Or are you nourishing your gut with good fiber, fermented foods, probiotics and healthy fats, etc.? The idea is to NOT be a good host for germs.

Restoring Your Health Naturally,

Dr. Katie Thompson, DC, MSTN