McHenry Chiropractic Nutrition Plan for Osteoporosis & Osteoarthritis
Nutrition. Good nutrition is a good foundation for a healthy body. In our McHenry chiropractic practice, we consult with patients who have conditions like osteoporosis and osteoarthritis that develop over time. Their potential prevention and treatment are foundationally rooted in early-life nutrition practices that are supported and/or enhanced throughout life. OrthoIllinois Chiropractic describes new research on the importance of vitamins A, C and D along with glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate for bones and joints and overall health.
HEALTHY CELLS, CARTILAGE, & BONE PREVENT DISEASES LIKE OSTEOPOROSIS & OSTEOARTHRITIS
Optimal nutrition status protects the body and keeps it strong and healthy. Research has demonstrated the advantages of glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate in slowing osteoarthritis of the knee. Researchers now want to study how nutrients, vitamins, antioxidants and other natural components in a normal diet may help. (1) Optimal bone and cartilage metabolism defends against issues like osteoporosis and osteoarthritis. Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) controls bone and cartilage metabolism at the cellular level – even into the nucleus of the cell – of osteoblasts and chondrocytes. (2) The metabolism of articular cartilage depends on chondroprotectors (CPs) that influence the regeneration of cartilage surfaces and joint capsules. In osteoarthritis and low back pain, loss of chondroitin sulfate and hyaline cartilage is noted. Some approaches to remedy this situation included injections of CPs. (3) Other methods included oral supplementation as diet is not often a source of these CPs. Oral supplementation is also a favored way to boost vitamin D levels as low levels of vitamin D are known to contribute to conditions like osteoporosis, hypertension, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, some cancer types, and overweight/obese status. Vitamin D is key, but its natural sources like fatty fish and eggs are not usually part of most people’s daily diets. In Spain, at least 50% of the population is deficient in vitamin D. Researchers recommended that Spain find a way to urge people to eat eggs to fight the vitamin D deficiency and ward off future diseases. (4) It is particularly critical for those who have a mix of issues - osteoporosis, vitamin D deficiency and high fracture/fall risk – to maintain their supplementation of vitamin D. (5) Feeding yourself goes so far beyond just feeding your stomach and pleasing your taste buds! The food you eat and the supplements you ingest keep your body working, healthy and strong.
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The McHenry chiropractic treatment plan at OrthoIllinois Chiropractic is well-rounded with spinal manipulation accompanied by exercise, nutrition, and more via The Cox® Technic System of Spinal Pain Management. Listen to this PODCAST with Dr. Chris Deveau on The Back Doctors Podcast with Dr. Michael Johnson who discusses the value of the whole-body approach in spine pain relief.
Schedule your McHenry chiropractic appointment today. OrthoIllinois Chiropractic is ready to discuss your nutritional foundation and how to build on it to treat current conditions and avoid others and optimize your overall health!
composed by Julie Cox-Cid
reviewed by Dr. James M. Cox DC DACBR FICC FACO(H) HonDLitt