7 Flaws of the Human Body
Don’t get me wrong, the human body is amazing. Endlessly, staggeringly, wonderfully amazing. I’ve studied it for many years and it never ceases to keep on astounding me with its intricate systems, perfectly adapted organs and genius functional design. Or… maybe not so genius. Here’s the deal – evolution favors functionality, not perfection. Read on for seven times this couldn’t be more evident. 1.Our “useful” spines Then fast forward to when then-humans made the big switch to a bi-pedal life. Scientists have theorized that this was great for a number of reasons, including freeing up our hands to allow us to use tools, putting our eyes in a more elevated position and to reduce the amount of skin exposed to the unrelenting tropical sun. But not so much for that super essential part of our skeleton. In becoming upright, the spine had to bend in an s-shape to allow for movement while simultaneously balancing the weighty cranium, causing pressure where there previously was none… and future ...
