MAGNESIUM
THE 8TH MOST ABUNDANT MINERAL ON THE EARTH. THE 4TH MOST ABUNDANT MINERAL IN THE HUMAN BODY.
In terms of fluids in the body and being as healthy as can be, an analogy I always like to use is ‘Are you a flowing river or stagnant pond?’….
Fluids in the body such as blood, synovial fluid in joints, lymphatic fluid, cerebrospinal fluid are constantly bathing our cells every minute of the day. These fluids provide all the much needed nutrients required by the body to maintain ‘homeostasis’ (internal stability or equilibrium).
The body needs a steady supply of these nutrients in order to keep every single cell ‘stable’, replenished and functioning properly.
Which brings me back to my analogy, ‘Are you a flowing river or a stagnant pond?’
The Microbiome is the myriad of species found in your gut. That is to say your gastro intestinal tract. Every inch of your food pipe from mouth to anus.
Over the years, but especially in recent times research into how important and critical to overall health and wellbeing the Microbiome is is starting to filter into main stream society. Without getting bogged down in all the complicated research and findings, I wanted to highlight some crucial facts about the microscopic species found in our gut. Highlight some key ways we can improve the habitat for ‘GOOD’ bacteria which will have profound positive effects on your body and your life.
Feet are like the foundation of a building, subtle changes to the structure and mechanisms of the foot can have local and far reaching effects throughout the body. Low back pain, hip pain, knee pain can all be symptoms of ‘unsound’ foot mechanics. Bunions, high heels, flip flops, arthritis, plantar fasciitis, in growing toenails, heel pain, high heels, gout even verruca’s and blisters all potentially upset the normal mechanisms in the foot and can lead to pain elsewhere in the body.
I can almost guarantee this affects us all. Everything we do in life is in front of us, we round our shoulders to operate various objects, lift things etc. Gravity, and the weight of our body pulls us downwards. Inevitably the body starts to develop tightness and restrictions that lead to pain. Given this daily occurrence, most of us will develop, in varying degrees, a forward head carriage.
As an Osteopath, I speak to many people regarding stretching. The general view is that stretching at best is an after thought. Whereas I believe it should be at the forefront of everybody’s mind! What we can all hopefully agree on is that for the body to maintain its injury free youthfulness, we must strive to maintain the suppleness and range of movement we had as a child.
RULE #1. DRINK LOTS OF WATER
We often confuse thirst with hunger, leading to loading our body with unnecessary calories, when what we really need is a glass of water. If you prefer, drink tea with fruit flavour but no sugar. It is a simple and healthy trick that will help you a lot in your weight loss efforts. Recommended Daily allowance is roughly 2 litres depending on the amount of activity you do, 2.5 litres in the summer.
