I love the study of words. It’s a strange obsession. To satisfy my craving, I receive a daily e-mail called A.Word.A.Day by Anu Garg, and I was wondering today as I read my word of the day (manichean…if you’re curious) what are the root words for chiropractic, my beloved profession.
CHIROPRACTIC comes from the Greek words “praxis” and “cheir“, meaning to practice or to treat using hands. It’s kind of amazing when you think about it. Doctors who do not use drugs or chemicals; doctors who leverage the body’s ability to heal itself. When I think about my profession in this way, I feel so proud to be a doctor of chiropractic! (I’m smiling as I type.)
I have never appreciated my hands so much! I have amazing hands that heal…
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