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Chiropractic — Operating at Peak Performance

Danny van Leeuwen Health Hats
14 min readJan 5, 2020

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I depend on my team — laypeople and professionals — to help me understand my body, abilities, circumstances, moods, and reactions. Profound understanding promotes self-appreciation — loving myself as I am. On my professional team, my primary care doc, chiropractor, massage therapist, neurologist, optometrist, physical therapist, and acupuncturist are the strongest and most important professionals for me. I’ve learned which of their skills help me, how they communicate with me, and what work I need to do to maximize their impact. This episode begins an intermittent series about the professionals on my health team, starting with Dr. Keith Puri, my chiropractor. I’ve learned much from Dr. Puri about maximizing my gross motor capabilities through good habits. I’m indebted to him.

Introducing Dr. Keith Puri

Sometimes during my 2 am witching hour when I can’t sleep, I feel sorry for myself. Why me? I won a lottery I didn’t buy a ticket for. Crap, I can’t do this, I can’t do that. Life sure sucks. In the light of day, I think, “This is me. What’s not to love?” I depend on my team — laypeople and professionals — to help me understand my body, my abilities, my circumstances, my moods, and my reactions. Profound understanding promotes self-appreciation — loving myself as I am. On my professional team, my primary care doc, chiropractor, massage therapist, neurologist, optometrist, physical therapist, and acupuncturist are the strongest and most important professionals for me. I’ve learned which of their

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Danny van Leeuwen Health Hats
Danny van Leeuwen Health Hats

Written by Danny van Leeuwen Health Hats

Empowering people traveling together toward best health. Pt with MS, care partner, nurse, informaticist, leader. Focusing on learning what works for people

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