La Grande Chiropractic Nutrition Plan for Osteoporosis & Osteoarthritis
Nutrition. Good nutrition is a good foundation for a healthy body. In this La Grande chiropractic practice, we consult with patients who have conditions like osteoporosis and osteoarthritis that develop over time. Their potential prevention and treatment are foundationally embedded in early-life nutrition habits that are supported and/or improved upon throughout life. Dr. Paulette Hugulet, DC, LLC shares recent research on the importance of vitamins A, C and D as well as 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 benefits of glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate in slowing osteoarthritis of the knee. Researchers now want to explore how nutrients, vitamins, antioxidants and other natural components in a normal diet may help. (1) Optimal bone and cartilage metabolism wards off 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 contribute to the regeneration of cartilage surfaces and joint capsules. In osteoarthritis and low back pain, loss of chondroitin sulfate and hyaline cartilage is seen. Some approaches to remedy this situation included injections of CPs. (3) Other approaches involved oral supplementation as diet is not often a basis for these CPs. Oral supplementation is also a preferred 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 essential, but its natural sources like fatty fish and eggs are not typically part of most people’s daily diets. In Spain, at least half of the population is lacking vitamin D. Researchers recommended that Spain find a way to encourage people to eat eggs to combat the vitamin D deficiency and fend off future diseases. (4) It is especially critical for those who have a combination of issues - osteoporosis, vitamin D deficiency and high fracture/fall risk – to keep up their supplementation of vitamin D. (5) Feeding yourself goes so much further than feeding your stomach and satisfying your cravings! The food you eat and the supplements you take keep your body functioning, healthy and strong.
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The La Grande chiropractic treatment plan at Dr. Paulette Hugulet, DC, LLC is well-rounded with spinal manipulation along with 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 shares the importance of the whole-body approach in spine pain relief.
Schedule your La Grande chiropractic appointment soon. Dr. Paulette Hugulet, DC, LLC is ready to discuss your nutritional foundation and how to build on it to manage current conditions and avoid others and enhance your overall health!
composed by Julie Cox-Cid
assessed by Dr. James M. Cox DC DACBR FICC FACO(H) HonDLitt