Tending Your Garden of Health
- Dr. Joshua Beaudry
- Sep 15
- 2 min read
Think of your body as a garden. A healthy garden is green, colorful, and full of life—plants, pollinators, even worms, snakes, and birds all working together. But just like in nature, a thriving body depends on the quality of its soil, seeds, sunlight, and water.
🌱 The Soil: Gut & Nervous System Health
Everything begins with the soil. In our bodies, that soil is:
Gut health
Vagus nerve function
Brain and nervous system health
Hormonal balance
If the soil isn’t healthy, nothing else will grow properly—even if you plant good habits.
🌾 The Seeds: Daily Habits
Seeds represent the habits you plant every day:
Food choices
Movement and exercise
Sleep and rest
Mindset and stress resilience
Without healthy soil, even the best seeds struggle to take root.
☀️ The Sunlight: Energy & Nourishment
Sunlight fuels the garden. For the body, this means:
Balanced food choices
Oxygen saturation (at least 97% for brain health)
Stable blood sugar (between 85–100, except short spikes after meals)
This steady energy allows growth, repair, and healing.
💧 The Water: Hydration & Self-Care
Water is essential for life. For us, it includes:
Proper hydration
Rest and recovery
Self-care routines
Without water, even the best seeds and soil will wither.
🌿 The Weeds: Interference & Negativity
Every garden has weeds. In health, weeds are:
Toxins and infections
Negative thoughts (“I have to” vs. “I get to”)
Unhealthy relationships
If weeds aren’t pulled, they choke out growth.
🌸 The Cultivation: Community & Joy
A thriving garden also needs tending. For us, that means:
Uplifting community
A sense of purpose
Joy in daily life
These are the elements that keep growth sustainable long-term.
✨ The Takeaway
If your health feels stuck, it may not be about planting more seeds—it may be about healing your soil. When your gut, vagus nerve, brain, and hormones are healthy, your habits flourish, and your body thrives.
If you’re ready to take the next step, contact us today to set up your initial examination or join us at an upcoming workshop.
Life Springs Family Chiropractic – Denver, CO
Call/Text: (303) 770-0605
