Spinal wellness Rocks!
S
pinal wellness, which relies upon strong bones, unique
joints, flexible ligaments and tendons, large muscles and
sensitive nerves, is an essential aspect of our ability to enjoy
overall health and flexibility. To enjoy optimal spinal well-
ness, we must maintain healthy bones.
The bones of our spinal column are constantly growing
new bone matrix, with the help of osteoblast and osteoclast
cells. Osteoblasts continually deposit and organize new bone
matrix, while osteoclasts break down old bone, which is dis-
solved into minerals and freed protein for reuse in other parts
of the body. We can assist the body in its process of grow-
ing new bone by eating the nutrients found in fish, turkey,
chicken, lean meats, tree nuts, green leafy vegetables, beans,
broccoli and fruit. Drinking mineral-rich spring water is also
important.
Because many substances—including soft drinks, as-
pirin, prescription diuretics, hypothyroid medications, acid
reflux pills and osteoporosis drugs—deplete and interfere
with the absorption of calcium, quality supplements are vital
for bone health. Particularly helpful are those containing
calcium, magnesium, glucosamine, chondroitin, methylsul-
fonylmethane (MSM), boron, B-complex and vitamins D, C
and K.
Source: Glenn Burkett. a natural health educator. For more
information visit GBurkett.com.
why the heart
loves grapes
N
ew research from
the University
of Michigan Car-
diovascular Center
suggests that eating
grapes, a favorite
fall fruit, can sig-
nificantly enhance
the simple blood-pres-
sure lowering impact that
comes from dining on a
variety of fruits and vegeta-
bles. The benefit may come
from grapes’ naturally occurring
antioxidants. Our heart cells, like
other cells in our body, already make a protective antioxidant
called glutathione, a first line of defense against oxidative
stress and heart disease; but high blood pressure lowers the
levels of glutathione. Grapes, on the other hand, the scientists
discovered, actually turn on the glutathione-regulating genes
in the heart, giving natural antioxidant power a significant
boost.
Source: University of Michigan Health System, 2009.
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