Bio-Structural Integration™: Diet and Pain Management

• Bio-Structural Integration™:  Diet and Pain Management
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• Bio-Structural Integration™ is a unique, trademarked pain rehabilitation process at Osteoklinika. Over 15 years ago we discovered that therapy centered on only one system simply does not work! 
  
  Why? The body functions as a unit. When we get injured the central nervous system may be affected, the joints will develop misalignment, the muscles will be in spasm, connective tissue and fascia become tight, the inflammatory process sets in, even internal organs can be affected. Every cell in our body works synergistically together to maintain homeostasis.
  
  When one system is disturbed the other cannot function properly. In our method of Bio-Structural Integration™ we address the dysfunction at every level.
  
  
  

  Within one treatment Cranial Osteopathy is used to release central nervous system lesions. After that Osteopathic Structural Adjustments are used to correct the joints, followed by Myofascial Release of connective tissue.  Neuromuscular Massage is implemented to reduce muscular tension, and Electrotherapy helps to interrupt the pain cycle.
  
  All of the above is done within a one-hour treatment. After the structure is realigned, we recommend BioFlex Low Intensity Laser Therapy to deal with inflammation. Now the healing is stimulated at the cellular level. This session may take 30 minutes to 1 hour depending on the condition being treated. Elimination of inflammatory process assists in structural stabilization of the joints.
  
  
  The program of rehabilitation is a  5 -week process and provides consistently over 90% of success in bringing back a pain-free life. If you have tried every possible known therapy and still have pain, you should never give up! During many years of my practice I developed protocols for numerous difficult-to-treat conditions. 

Example of "Bad" Food Choices

Many of us are now aware that diet is a basic means of pain control. Good food choices can subdue pain and pain’s side effects: listlessness, fatigue, insomnia, weight gain, and digestive problems. Unhealthy eating, on the other hand, will increase your suffering and need for medication.

Eat 5 - 6 servings of fresh fruits and vegetables! If your body is worn down by pain – if you suffer from frequent illness, fatigue, or weakness – fruits and vegetables can act as tonics, strengthening your body with an array of nutrients. Your body will especially appreciate the benefits of phytochemicals, plant substances that bolster the immune system. For the most phytochemical, eat a mix of produce that is richly colored, such as berries, red grapes, leafy greens, carrots, pumpkins, tomatoes, and peaches. By eating these fruits and vegetables, you could even affect pain on the cellular level: Certain substances in deeply colored produce appear to stabilize the cell membranes, making them less likely to produce substance P and other pain-promoting compounds.

For pain relief, think green!

Eat the right fats!

Do your joints feel hot and tender? Is your chronic pain characterized by a burning quality? Do you suffer from PMS pain? If you’ve answered yes to any of these questions, the kinds of fats you eat can make the difference between a flare-up and significant relief. That’s because some fats increase inflammation, while others cool it down. Normally, inflammation is your body’s response to an injury. When inflammation develops in the absence of an injury, it becomes a chronically painful problem. Inflammation pain is a sign that certain hormones in your body, called prostaglandins, are out of balance. Prostaglandins come in two types: One encourages inflammation, while the other inhibits it. Since both kinds are constructed from fatty acids, the kind of prostaglandins that predominate in your body depends to a large extent on the kinds of fats you eat.

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Anti-inflammatory fats

•  Eggs fortified with omega-3 fatty acids
•  Flaxseed and flaxseed oil
•  Herring
•  Pumpkin seeds
•  Mackerel
•  Olive oil
•  Salmon
•  Sardines
•  Walnuts

Pro-inflammatory fats

• Butter
• Corn oil
• Full-fat dairy products, such as whole milk and ice cream
• Margarine (please do not eat margarine - in any situation!)
• Sesame oil
• Sunflower oil
• Tropical oils (such as coconut, palm and palm kernel oil)
• Vegetable shortening (same as Marg - don't use it!)

Substitute white bread & rice with whole grains!

Whole grains are a source of many nutrients important for a vital immune system and for pain control, including B-complex vitamins. They are also high in magnesium, which relaxes cramped muscles, and in fiber, which reduces constipation from irritable bowel syndrome or pain medications. By contrast, refined products, especially sweet baked goods, cause terrible flare-ups. Avoiding refined grains may stabilize your nerves and keep them from firing extra or intensified messages of pain. Remember that pain lives in the central nervous system, so the extent to which you can keep it on an even keel is the extent to which you’ll feel better.

Multi-symptom triggers!

The following list includes the foods most often identified in research studies as triggers for migraines, arthritis, irritable bowel syndrome, Crohn’s disease, and fibromyalgia.

• Dairy products
• Wheat
• Citrus fruits
• Corn
• Caffeine
• Meat
• Nuts
• Tomatoes

It is possible that PAIN is simply a CHOICE and you can make that choice?

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• Try to shift a few of the "pain-maker" foods into your good food choices! For the most part, PAIN IS A CHOICE (to have or not to have). For consultation on our Bio-Structural Integration pain management and treatment, please call us at 905.660.8810. #frequent illness #fatigue #weakness #PMS #inflammation #migraines #arthritis #irritablebowelsyndrome #Crohn’s #fibromyalgia

References:   Barnard, Neal.Foods That Fight Pain.New York, NY: Harmony Books, 1999. Tearnan, Blake H. 10 Simple Solutions to Chronic Pain. Oakland, CA: New Harbinger Publications, 2007.Schneider, Jennifer.  Living with Chronic Pain: The Complete Health Guide to the Causes and Treatment of Chronic Pain.  Long Island City, NY.  Hatherleigh Press, 2004