I have been asked to write a little on the Paleo Lifestyle that will be initiated here at The Chagrin Valley Wellness Center. This week we kick off with the Alkaline Cleanse and we now start to gear up for the Paleo or "Caveman" Lifestyle. How does this all tie in to what we have been talking about over the last two months? There is an interesting tie in to all of this that sometimes is overlooked by individuals that suffer from chronic pain. There is no preaching here, just some interesting observations that I have made over the last 25 years where nutrition and pain are definitely tied together. Another interesting issue is how does nutrition affect the Tensegrity of the Body, I will try and explain.
Tensegrity means there is an even pull/push on the skeletal system of the body. There are many factors that create this balance, and yes nutrition is one of them. Let me detail just exactly how Tensegrity works and how this all becomes one system.
The Tensegrity Model:
Tensegrity means there is an even pull/push on the skeletal system of the body. There are many factors that create this balance, and yes nutrition is one of them. Let me detail just exactly how Tensegrity works and how this all becomes one system.
The Tensegrity Model:
The bands that you see represent the ligament structure of the skeletal system. The ligaments are an avascular connective tissue that has limited ability to lengthen beyond its natural limits. What this means is that there is a very limited blood supply to the tissue and that the tissue relies on the cellular fluids to feed and nurture it. When one of those bands are distressed physically there is also a stress placed on its nutritional qualities. The nature of the tissue is to create position of a joint; stabilize the joint; allow movement of the joint; and control the speed of movement in that particular joint. The tissue has restrictive movement because of its aforementioned duties; because it does not receive a constant flow of blood it is limited to its nutrients at the cellular level. These tissues receive their hormones from the pituitary and hypothalamus gland and these hormones aide in the nutritional support of the Tensegrity model.
Proper nutrition is a key ingredient to help support these and other tissues of the body that control both posture and movement. Muscles rely on protein and water to function properly. The minerals that many deprive themselves of on a daily basis also starve the tissues of proper nutritional support to handle the minute by minute stress that we place on them. Eating properly can take many forms but I for one have tried to change my eating habits and have found those changes to be beneficial. I started eating more lean proteins, greens, and fresh fruits; besides the natural weight loss (eighteen pounds), I feel better, handle stress better, and have minimal aches and pains. When I cheat, {and now have confessed it!} I do feel the difference physically. I admit I am a sugar addict like most people and over the holidays did indulge a little more than I should have. Interestingly enough I felt the increase in bodily inflammation which is caused when we have to much insulin in our bodies. A book I highly recommend reading to find out more about this is "The Paleo Solution: The Original Human Diet" by Robb Wolf. He explains the proteins, fats, good and bad carbs, hormones, and other factors that go into creating a healthier internal environment. He is also a personal trainer and gives advice along with the change in your eating lifestyle.
I am going talk more about the Tensegrity issue. Most injuries happen when the body needs to calculate new methods of movement. Prior to any abnormal movement the body has already sensed the impending problem. This is done through the sensory nerves and in 1/30,000th of a second it begins to re-calculate. Since the muscle tissue fires in a millisecond you can imagine how many muscle fibers have been called into action by the time the impending issues become real. This is where proper body nutrition and hydration is necessary and will aide the brain and body in fighting off the sometimes more serious trauma. The proper amount of proteins, good carbs, and proper amounts of natural sugars will aide the body in its daily challenges. One last item is water, the norm is 64 ounces daily but the true experts recommend upwards to 128 ounces of water or one gallon per day. The body does not process all of the other liquids we consume, the sodas, coffees, teas, etc. the same as it does pure water.
As we prepare to move forward with this lifestyle program, open yourself up to the changes. The old but new lifestyle changes will be an adjunct to your overall wellness and hopefully help you prevent those periods of physical pain in your life. Please feel free to contact me with any questions regarding this weeks' blog, I can be reached at dennislmt@chagrinvalleywellness.com.
'Till next week!
Dennis Gibbons LMT
Proper nutrition is a key ingredient to help support these and other tissues of the body that control both posture and movement. Muscles rely on protein and water to function properly. The minerals that many deprive themselves of on a daily basis also starve the tissues of proper nutritional support to handle the minute by minute stress that we place on them. Eating properly can take many forms but I for one have tried to change my eating habits and have found those changes to be beneficial. I started eating more lean proteins, greens, and fresh fruits; besides the natural weight loss (eighteen pounds), I feel better, handle stress better, and have minimal aches and pains. When I cheat, {and now have confessed it!} I do feel the difference physically. I admit I am a sugar addict like most people and over the holidays did indulge a little more than I should have. Interestingly enough I felt the increase in bodily inflammation which is caused when we have to much insulin in our bodies. A book I highly recommend reading to find out more about this is "The Paleo Solution: The Original Human Diet" by Robb Wolf. He explains the proteins, fats, good and bad carbs, hormones, and other factors that go into creating a healthier internal environment. He is also a personal trainer and gives advice along with the change in your eating lifestyle.
I am going talk more about the Tensegrity issue. Most injuries happen when the body needs to calculate new methods of movement. Prior to any abnormal movement the body has already sensed the impending problem. This is done through the sensory nerves and in 1/30,000th of a second it begins to re-calculate. Since the muscle tissue fires in a millisecond you can imagine how many muscle fibers have been called into action by the time the impending issues become real. This is where proper body nutrition and hydration is necessary and will aide the brain and body in fighting off the sometimes more serious trauma. The proper amount of proteins, good carbs, and proper amounts of natural sugars will aide the body in its daily challenges. One last item is water, the norm is 64 ounces daily but the true experts recommend upwards to 128 ounces of water or one gallon per day. The body does not process all of the other liquids we consume, the sodas, coffees, teas, etc. the same as it does pure water.
As we prepare to move forward with this lifestyle program, open yourself up to the changes. The old but new lifestyle changes will be an adjunct to your overall wellness and hopefully help you prevent those periods of physical pain in your life. Please feel free to contact me with any questions regarding this weeks' blog, I can be reached at dennislmt@chagrinvalleywellness.com.
'Till next week!
Dennis Gibbons LMT
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