Chiropractor Toms River Nj | Nutritional Aids To Healing Injuries

In the dangerous world we live in, and even in the small domestic activities of daily life, occasional injuries are inevitable. The good news is that while we can't always prevent them, we can safeguard our bodies against them with exercise and nutrition so they won't be so bad when they do occur. Also, in addition to physical therapy, there are nutritional aids we can give our bodies to help them heal when they do get hurt.

Nutrients Necessary to Properly Heal Fractures -

I'll go ahead and hazard a guess that some type of fracture or another is going to be among the most common of injuries. So for now, I'm going to focus on using nutrition to help fractured bones heal. This would be in addition to the care provided by your physician, of course.

First, you should see about getting a microcrystalline hydroxyapatite concentrate (MCHC) that contains the organic protein-calcium matrix of raw bones. This is available only through healthcare professionals. Three milligrams of boron daily-no more!-is important for bone health and healing; it can increase calcium uptake by up to 30 percent.

Calcium, obviously, is a big one-essential in repairing broken bones. You should take 1,000 to 2,000 milligrams daily in divided doses, after meals and before you go to bed. 1,000 milligrams of magnesium is necessary to balance with the calcium, and 99 milligrams of potassium is important for maintaining strong muscle and heart function. Strong muscles, clearly, support strong bones, and the heart supports everything.

Glucosamine and chondroitin build cartilage and thus aid the body in maintaining joint flexibility. Methylsulfonyl-methane (MSM) makes the cell walls permeable, which allows water and nutrients to flow into the cells and, conversely, wastes and toxins to flow out. 1,000 to 1,500 milligrams of kelp a day are rich in calcium and minerals in a natural balance.

Proteolytic enzymes, taken as directed on the label, reduce inflammation when taken between meals and aid digestion of protein when taken with meals. Children under 16 should not take this one, though.

Silica, or horsetail, supplies silicon, which is important for calcium uptake and connective tissue repair. Vitamin C with bioflavonoids-3,000 to 6,000 milligrams daily in divided doses-is essential to repairing bones, connective tissue, and muscles. Vitamin D3, 400 to 1,000 IU daily, is required for calcium absorption and connective tissue repair. Finally, zinc, in the form of gluconate lozenges or methionate for best absorption, plays a significant part in tissue repair.

Nutrients Helpful in Healing Fractures -

A free-form amino acid complex will speed healing. Octacosonal improves tissue oxygenation. Raw liver extract supplies balanced B vitamins. Vitamin A with mixed carotenoids helps with the utilization of protein.

Physical and Mental Health Go Hand in Hand -

While healing, it's important to keep your spirits up; this will impact how quickly and how well you heal. S-Adenosylmmethionine is a natural alternative to prescription antidepressants and, taken in a lower dose, is useful as an anti-inflammatory agent for joint stiffness - but don't use it if you're bipolar or already are taking prescription antidepressants. A vitamin B complex will help maintain healthy muscle tone and proper brain function and is especially important for older adults.