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Nutrition and Chiropractic

Nutrition and Chiropractic. Andre R. Nadeau DC. Chiropractic Philosophy. All healing comes from inside out The body knows what to do to heal The nervous system allows the body to respond to its environment We must separate what we want consciously from what our body “wants” innately.

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Nutrition and Chiropractic

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  1. Nutrition and Chiropractic Andre R. Nadeau DC

  2. Chiropractic Philosophy • All healing comes from inside out • The body knows what to do to heal • The nervous system allows the body to respond to its environment • We must separate what we want consciously from what our body “wants” innately

  3. The Triangle of Health • Imbalance results in Dis-ease.

  4. Physical • Adjustment • Physiotherapy • Massage Therapy • Braces and supports

  5. Emotional • Adjust above atlas • CA importance • Full spectrum lights • Aroma therapy • Music types

  6. Chemical • Nutrition • Pharmaceuticals • Supplements • Toxins • Dyes • Preservatives • Flavor enhancers

  7. Some sources claim upwards of 75-80% of the chronic conditions in the US are diet and lifestyle related • The result of the SAD diet. (standard American diet)

  8. Simple Powerful Water • Dehydration is common • To “simple” to be the answer • Water rich foods can fill 50% of our needs • Drinking provides the rest • How much water do you need?

  9. Carbohydrates • Sugars-- simple • Starches (also called complex Carbs) • Fiber– indigestible carbohydrates

  10. Glycemic Index System to determine how quickly carbohydrates turn into sugar in the body.

  11. Proteins • 2nd most common component of the body • Important for muscles, hair, nails, heart and brain • Amino Acids • Building blocks for protein • Amino acid + Amino Acid = Protein

  12. Amino Acid Uses • L-tryptophan--- sleep, anxiety • L-lysine---Herpes simplex • L-carnitine---weight loss • L-tyrosine---depression/energy • L-taurine--- depression/HA/convulsion • L-glutamine---alcohol and sugar cravings

  13. Lipids / Fats Good energy source • Body insulation • Internal organ protection • Cell membrane component

  14. Types of Fat • Saturated--- animal fats • Unsaturated—Oleic acid from olive oil • Hydrogenated--- synthesized, margarine • Essential Fatty Acids • Omega 3 • Omega 6 -- Omega 9

  15. Sources of Omega 3 • Cold water fish oil • Flaxseed • Canola • Soybean • Pumpkin • Walnut

  16. Vitamins • Essential for body function • Growth • Vitality • Immunity • Digestion and elimination • They are co-enzymes • The are not part of the body structure • Some are made by the body (A, B)

  17. RDAs • Minimal amount required to prevent disease. • NOT enough to promote health or vitality • Not enough to recover from diseases

  18. Minerals • Contain no calories or energy themselves • They do assist the body to make energy • All minerals in our body come from the food we eat

  19. Minerals lost in Food Processing • Wheat Milling • Manganese 88% • Chromium 87% • Magnesium 80% • Sodium 78% • Potassium 77% • Iron 76% • Zinc 72% • Calcium 60%

  20. Minerals lost in Processing • Refining Sugarcane • Magnesium 99% • Zinc 98% • Chromium 93% • Manganese 93% • Cobalt 88% • Copper 83%

  21. Supplementation • Depleted soils for growing • Excess processing of foods • More food and environmental toxins • Greater stresses with lifestyles • Should we supplement?????????

  22. ABSOLUTELY !!!!!!!

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