A Natural Approach To Health

Living With Scoliosis

I had a question the other day about scoliosis.

Scoliosis is a curve toward the side in the normally straight vertical line of your spine.

When viewed from the side, your spine should show a mild roundness in your upper back and show an inward curvature in your lower back.

When a person with a normal spine is viewed from the front or back, the spine appears to be straight.

When a person with scoliosis is viewed from the front or back, the spine appears to be curved.

There are many types and causes of scoliosis.

Congenital scoliosis is caused by a bone abnormality and is present at birth.

Neuromuscular scoliosis is a result of abnormal muscles or nerves.

This is often seen in people with spina bifida or cerebral palsy or in those with some form of paralysis.

Degenerative scoliosis can result from an injury or illness causing bone collapse, previous major back surgery, or osteoporosis.

Idiopathic scoliosis, which is the most common type of scoliosis, has no specific identifiable cause.

There are many theories, but none have been conclusive.

However, there’s strong evidence this type of scoliosis is inherited.

Approximately 2% of people at age 16 have scoliosis.

Overall, girls are more likely to be affected than boys.

Idiopathic scoliosis is most commonly a condition of adolescence affecting those aged 10 through 16.

Idiopathic scoliosis may progress during the “growth spurt” years, but usually won’t progress in adulthood.

Most scoliosis curves are initially detected on school screening exams, by a child’s pediatrician, or by a parent.

Some clues a child may have scoliosis include uneven shoulders, a prominent shoulder blade, uneven waist, or leaning to one side.

There’s no known cure.

To deal with scoliosis it’s beneficial to:

*Drink 6-8 glasses of purified water daily.

*Alfalfa, barley grass, dandelion root, nettle, parsley, poke root, rose hips, and yucca help to build strong bones.

*Oat straw contains silica, which helps your body absorb calcium.

*Red clover isoflavones may mimic the effects of estrogen by slowing the degenerative breakdown of bone mass.

*Eat plenty of foods that are high in calcium and vitamin D.  The most potent sources are dairy products, but not all dairy has vitamin D.  Check the label, as calcium and vitamin D should be consumed at the same time.  Other good sources of easily assimilated calcium include broccoli, chestnuts, clams, dandelion greens, most dark green leafy vegetables, flounder, hazelnuts, kale, kelp, molasses, oats, oysters, salmon, sardines (with the bones), sea vegetables, sesame seeds, shrimp, soybeans, tahini (sesame butter), tofu, turnip greens, and wheat germ.

*Eat whole grains and calcium foods at different times.  Whole grains contain a substance that binds with calcium and prevents its uptake.  Take calcium at bedtime, when it is best absorbed and also aids in sleeping.

*Include garlic and onions in your diet, as well as eggs (if your cholesterol level isn’t too high).  These foods contain sulfur, which is needed for healthy bones.

*Avoid phosphate-containing drinks and foods like soft drinks and alcohol.  Avoid smoking, sugar, and salt.  Limit your consumption of citrus fruits and tomatoes; these foods may inhibit calcium intake.

*Avoid yeast products.  Yeast is high in phosphorus, which competes with calcium for absorption by your body.

*Vitamin K, found in dark green vegetables like kale, cooked greens, spinach, Brussels sprouts, broccoli, asparagus, and some lettuces, retards bone loss.

*Keep active, and exercise regularly.

If you’re dealing with scoliosis, try these (100% money-back guarantee):

It’s essential to use:  Vita-Lea, Protein, Calcium/Magnesium, Vitamin D, Alfalfa, OmegaGuard, GLA.

It’s important to use:  B-Complex, Vitamin C, VitalMag, Optiflora, Zinc.

It’s beneficial to use:  CoQHeart, EZ-Gest, Vivix, Joint Health Complex, Pain Relief Complex.

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