How Nutrition and Chiropractic Go Hand in Hand
Our Primary Foods are how we nourish our bodies and Secondary Foods is what we put in our mouths. A balance of primary and secondary foods is imperative for optimal whole-body function. To live a Healthy Nourishing Lifestyle.
Nutrition is a Pillar of Functional Medicine
Knowing your food/chemical sensitivities is paramount to an effective eating plan. Knowing which test to run is equally as important. The lymphocyte response assay is the gold standard in delayed sensitivity testing. Simply put, the blood cannot lie. Your white blood cells can paint a picture that will help your practitioner to make recommendations for your specific health needs and concerns.
But, what if we’re eating the right foods and exercising but still not absorbing the nutrients in our food or supplements? This is where chiropractic would come into play. Most people seek chiropractic or think of chiropractic care as a relief of back pain. While chiropractic can be helpful for back pain, it is actually so much more than that. Our nervous system dictates every move we make: everything from our heart beating to eyes blinking to breathing. Our nerves that send these messages are housed in our spinal column. If your messaging system is impaired all the nutrition in the world won’t make you feel better. When the communication system isn’t working properly neither is your digestive system. Your ability to digest and assimilate can be compromised. Your lower back is the home of spinal nerves that communicate to your pancreas, digestive tract, stomach, and colon.
There are many reasons for “congestion” of the nerves in your back. Anything from car accidents, trauma, and structural abnormalities to negative thoughts, depression, and anxiety can result in less than stellar function. When you have this type of congestion your nervous system is not sending the appropriate signals to the rest of your body systems, including your digestive system. A weakened digestive system means a weakened immune system. A weakened immune system can result in many health issues: thyroid issues, glucose regulation is impaired, reduced weight loss ability, bowel problems, hormone imbalance, chronic fatigue, just to name a few. In short the status of your spine dictates how your nervous system is functioning. When your spine is out of alignment your messaging system is not effective. .
Magnesium along with vitamins C and D are important for maintaining a chiropractic adjustment by reducing inflammation and nourishing cartilage. The adjustment is a tool in all of this. Assessing your adrenal status is also important to consider. Focus on eating enzyme rich, nutrient dense, non-GMO, and organic foods as well to insure that your nervous system is sending and receiving the appropriate messages. Chiropractic helps your body to be able to breakdown food, absorb nutrients, use our innate detox ability, and effectively heal. A strong nutrition plan support your chiropractic care. A truly integrative practice cannot separate nutrition and chiropractic – they go hand in hand as part of the whole plan. True health is how your body functions!
Happiness
Michelle G xxo