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Read the article →| Category: | Self- Help |
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| Author: | Sherry McAllister |
| Publisher: | Forbes Books |
| Publication Date: | October 14, 2025 |
| Number of Pages: | 200 |
| ISBN-13: | 979-8887505558 |
| ASIN: | B0F791P32Y |
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.
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