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

The Triangle of Health Imbalance results in Dis-ease.

Physical Adjustment Physiotherapy Massage Therapy Braces and supports

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

Chemical Nutrition Pharmaceuticals Supplements Toxins –Dyes –Preservatives –Flavor enhancers

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)

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?

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

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

Proteins 2 nd 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

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

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

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

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

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)

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

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

Minerals lost in Food Processing Wheat Milling Manganese88% Chromium87% Magnesium80% Sodium78% Potassium77% Iron76% Zinc72% Calcium60%

Minerals lost in Processing Refining Sugarcane Magnesium99% Zinc98% Chromium93% Manganese93% Cobalt88% Copper83%

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

ABSOLUTELY !!!!!!!