Adjusted Reality: Supercharge Your Whole-Being for Optimal Living and Longevity

Adjusted Reality by Dr. Sherry McAllister is a groundbreaking work that offers a transformative vision of health, grounded in chiropractic philosophy and the concept of “whole-being” care, which views humans as integrated systems rather than collections of isolated symptoms. Structured around seven foundational pillars (Investment, Replenishment, Nourishment, Movement, Adjustment, Contentment, and Revitalizement), the book critiques the profit-driven practices of conventional medicine and the healing techniques that focus on symptoms and draws the attention of readers to the innate healing energies of the body. Dr. Sherry McAllister shares compelling stories of her patients, including her recovery from a car accident, with scientific explanations of the functions of the nervous system, sleep physiology, the science of nutrition, and the mechanics of movement to demonstrate how chiropractic care addresses root causes rather than masking symptoms with pharmaceuticals.

This is one of the rare books that challenges America’s pill-for-every-ill culture, exposing how the AMA's historical campaign against chiropractic fragmented healthcare and contributed to the opioid crisis. McAllister presents evidence that chiropractic-first approaches reduce surgery rates and improve outcomes for neuromusculoskeletal conditions. Her methodology blends clinical expertise with accessible science, explaining complex concepts such as neuroplasticity, mitochondrial function, and joint biomechanics through relatable metaphors (e.g., comparing the spine to a car's alignment system). Practical guidance permeates each chapter: sleep hygiene protocols to optimize the body’s “internal pharmacy,” strategies to avoid ultra-processed foods and inflammatory oils, and the “Core 4” movement principles (stability, flexibility, mobility, strength). The author demystifies the neurological benefits of adjustments beyond the audible “crack.” Adjusted Reality is unique in its exploration of health as a lifestyle choice that is rooted in daily intentional decisions. This book taught me that health is about choosing nourishment over convenience, movement over stagnation, and contentment over consumption. It is your roadmap to sustainable vitality.