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Overview
Both nutritional therapy and chiropractic share the
philosophy that the body has the inherent ability to heal itself with the proper resources
and treatment procedures.
Bone - formed from collagen fibers and comprised of
hydroxyapatite crystals - is a living substance and one of the most active tissues in the
body! Bone is constantly being dissolved and rebuilt (a process known as remodeling) and
requires the proper nutrients to remain strong and healthy.
Osteoarthritis affects 80% of persons over the age of
50 and Osteoporosis affects 25 million people of all ages, clearly indicating that most
individuals are not meeting the nutritional requirements necessary to maintain strong
bones and supporting connective tissues.45
It is therefore not surprising that most Americans
complain of arthritis, back problems, and experience frequent injuries.
The nutrients in Factor Five:
Osteo-X act to protect
against altered or defective collagen synthesis by enhancing collagen matrix integrity and
decreasing the enzymatic breakdown of collagen necessary for the formation of connective
tissue in ligaments and bones.
The ingredients in this product work synergistically to
support the body's natural ability to heal itself and may be safely employed . .
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As Nutritive Support for
Injury and Back Pain
It is well established that the ingestion of specific
nutrients can help accelerate the healing process and provide above normal healing rates.46
Patients recovering from bone fractures require 25% more calories than normal. In cases of
major trauma, tissue damage and/or inflammation, the calorie need goes up by 30 to 55%.47
Yet, in a modern Houston hospital, physicians found that all of the 129 surgery patients
examined had at least one indication of significant nutritional depletion, with 42% being
clinically malnourished!48
It is important to supply the body with enough energy
(calories) to meet the increased metabolic demands caused by injuries during the three
phases of injury rehabilitation:
Phase I - Inflammation which lasts from 48 to 72 hours
but can vary. Inflammation occurs when a part of the body reacts to trauma, caused by
strain, injury, or arthritis, or infection caused by bacteria. Symptoms include pain,
heat, swelling, and redness..
The primary nutritional remedy to ameliorate
inflammation is a combination of proteolytic enzymes (proteases) such as
bromelain, papain, lipase and amylase49 which is incorporated into Factor Five:
Osteo-X
under the proprietary trade name
Biozyme-10.
Depending on the type of injury, oral use of
proteolytic enzymes can reduce healing times by up to 50%50 while the herbal
extracts of ginger and licorice root act as a natural cortisone in blocking inflammation
and reducing pain.
Phase II - Repair usually lasts from 48 hours to about
six weeks during which time collagen production and formation occurs. Maintaining adequate
levels of vitamins and minerals is crucial during this repair phase as any deficiency can
adversely effect healing.51 Calcium, magnesium, manganese and boron are
especially important.52
As inflammation can generate large amounts of free
radicals, a full spectrum of antioxidant nutritional support, such as found in
Factor One:
Bio-Immunizer, may also be utilized.53
Phase III - Remodeling lasts a minimal of three weeks
and may require up to twelve months to accomplish in certain injuries. During this phase
the strengthening of connective tissue and muscle occurs through hyperplasia and
hypertrophy. Connective tissues include cartilage, tendons, ligaments and bone.
The remodeling phase is dominated by anabolic repair
which is enhanced by supplying the nutrients necessary for growth. These include Factor
Five: Osteo-X at the suggested nutritive support dosage and Factor One: Bio-Immunizer at
the daily recommended dosage.
For Prevention and
Treatment of Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis - or porous bones - is a disease
characterized by excessive loss of bone mass resulting in increased fractures, loss of
height, pain in the hip and back, and spinal curvature. The disease is silent and offers
no early symptoms as bones become porous over a period of many years. Around age 40, bone
mass begins to gradually diminish in both sexes, with a continuous loss over adult life
at a mean rate of 1.2% per year. However, osteoporosis is not a normal part of aging. It
is a normal part of degeneration caused by inadequate nutrition!54
Available evidence indicates that those with a lifetime
history of adequate calcium intake are less susceptible to osteoporosis at advanced ages.
Osteoporosis, however, is more than merely a lack of
dietary calcium. Rather, it is a complex condition involving hormonal, lifestyle,
nutritional and environmental factors.55
Several risk factors are
associated with osteoporosis, including the following:
1) Genetics such as family history of osteoporosis.
2) Sex - women are three times more likely than men to
develop osteoporosis because they have less bone mass to begin with.
3) Body type - small body frame or slender build are
more prone toward the disease.
4) Inadequate amounts of calcium and Vitamin D in the
diet.
5) Hormonal factors - Osteoporosis is most commonly
seen after menopause (surgical or natural), when the protective effect of estrogen in bone
has been lost. In younger women, any interruption of menstruation for an extended period
results in bone loss, such as anorexia nervosa, bulimia, and menstrual irregularities due
to excessive exercise.
6) Sedentary lifestyle - regular weight-bearing
exercise is important for achieving and maintaining good bone mass.
7) Smoking affects the protective action of estrogen in
bone. Alcohol can block calcium absorption and bone growth.
8) Drugs such as cortisone,
Dilantin, methotrexate,
heparin and excess thyroid medication can all affect bone mass.
9) Medical conditions such as chronic kidney disease,
overactive thyroid, malabsorption, and certain types of intestinal surgery can place the
patient at higher risk.
If the patient exhibits any of the above risk factors,
or has undergone trauma, surgery, or bone fractures, he or she should be strongly
encouraged to practice the following preventative and remedial recommendations:
Recommendations for the
Rejuvenation of Bone and Connective Tissue, Prevention of Osteoporosis and the Relief
of Joint Inflammation
1) Take Factor Five:
Osteo-X supplementation as
directed. One gram (1,000 mg) of calcium daily can halt or even reverse bone loss in
humans.56
2) Exercise! Sedentary lifestyle strongly encourages
bone mineral loss. After only a few months in space, astronauts can lose up to 25,000 mg
of bone calcium.57
3) Relax! Practice stress management. Worry and tension
can cause both lowered calcium absorption and increased calcium loss while triggering
arthritic inflammation.58
4) Take a 15 minute sunbath twice a week! Vitamin D is
mandatory for the absorption and use of calcium and preventing bone erosion.59
5) Maintain weight control. Excess poundage stresses
the joints and exacerbates inflammation. Symptoms of osteoarthritis often subside with a
return to a healthy weight.60
6) Develop a good diet of fresh fruits and vegetables,
oatmeal, brown rice and whole grains. Eat fish such as salmon, sardines, flounder and cod
in lieu of red meat.61
7) Hard water can provide up to 375 mg of calcium per
liter of drinking water!62 By comparison, milk provides about 288 mg of calcium
per cup. Further, pasteurization destroys the useful enzymes in milk, leaving it dead,
inert, and useless, and thus may be irritating to the lining of the intestines.63
8) Reduce or Avoid tobacco, alcohol and coffee as these
substances deplete bone minerals and exacerbates inflamed joints.64
9) Avoid the use of cortisone, anti-seizure medication
or anticoagulants whenever possible.65
10) Avoid phosphate-containing soft drinks, additives,
and high-protein animal foods.66 When the calcium to phosphorus ratio goes
above 1:1.25 in phosphorus, then most other efforts to prevent osteoporosis are likely in
vain.
11) Eat a wide variety of foods. Individuals who eat a
varied diet have a better nutrient intake than those whose diet remains staid.67
12) Reduce salt intake. Urinary calcium increases about
23mg for every teaspoon of salt consumed which is sufficient to dissolve one percent of
the skeleton annually or ten percent in a decade!68
For the Support &
Preventative of Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis or degenerative joint disease is the
most common form of arthritis affecting over 40 million Americans, including 80% of people
over 50 years of age.69
The weight-bearing joints and joints of the hands are
principally affected, however, spinal osteoarthritis is very common and may result in
compression of nerves and blood vessels, causing pain and vascular insufficiency.70
The bone joint is a marvel of engineering. The joint is connected by the tough, fibrous
proteins collagen and elastin and lubricated by synovial fluid that is so slippery even
modern chemistry cannot duplicate its lubricant abilities. Since bone joints are built
from, and repaired by, dietary nutrients, nutrition can be utilized to help many
arthritics.
Studies and evaluations of osteoarthritis - from the
earliest signs to the most advanced stages - indicate that cellular and tissue response to
this disease is purposeful and aimed at repair of the damaged joint structure. Based upon
such analysis, it appears the process contributing to osteoarthritis may be stopped and
sometimes reversed.71
1) Take Factor Five:
Osteo-X in the dosage recommended
for relief of back pain and joint inflammation. The herbal extracts of ginger and licorice
root together with extract of wintergreen and the amino acid DL-phenylalanine will
synergistically act to reduce inflammation and pain.
2) Avoid non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
(NSAIDS)
such as aspirin, ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil, Nuprin), fenoprofen (Nalfon), and related
products.
Numerous clinical studies have shown that NSAIDS
actually accelerate osteoarthritis and increase joint destruction.72, 73
This is a classic example where current medical treatment simply suppresses the symptoms
while actually promoting the disease process!
3) Take Factor One:
Bio-Immunizer in the dosage
recommended as vitamin E has an ability to inhibit the enzymatic breakdown of cartilage as
well as stimulate cartilage synthesis;74 folic acid, niacin, and vitamin C has
a positive effect on cartilage;75 and vitamin A is required for the synthesis
of normal collagen and maintenance of cartilage structures.76
4) Avoid all simple, processed and concentrated
carbohydrates and fats.
5) Avoid plants of the solanaceae family, such as
tomatoes, potatoes, eggplant, peppers and tobacco).
6) Take physical therapy regularly including
ultrasound, isometric exercises and especially short-wave diathermy.77
As a Support for Rheumatoid
Arthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic inflammatory
disease that affects the entire body but especially the synovial membranes of the joints.
It is a classic example of an "autoimmune disease", a condition where the body's
immune system attacks its own tissue.
Although much less common than osteoarthritis -
somewhere between 1 and 3 percent of the population is affected - the rheumatoid form is
usually much more severe.
Because many of the pathologic processes involved in
this disease are temporary and spontaneous, improvement often occurs. As a result, it is
common for RA to be exploited by hucksters who are eager to offer "the latest
cure".78
Unfortunately, rheumatoid arthritis is a disease that
has no known cure, no prevention, and no specific cause at this point in time. However, RA
can be managed and ameliorated in many cases.79
An assessment of the nutritional status of patients
with rheumatoid arthritis is very important. The inflammatory process in RA is accompanied
by an elevated metabolic rate that leads to increased nutritional requirements.80
Patients with rheumatoid arthritis are frequently
underweight, in contrast to those with osteoarthritis who are often overweight.81
While RA is an autoimmune reaction, what triggers this
reaction remains largely unknown. What is currently known is that individuals with RA have
increased intestinal permeability to dietary and bacterial antigens as well as alterations
in bacterial flora.82, 83 Thus, diet has been strongly implicated in
RA in regards to both cause and amelioration.
Generally, RA is not found in societies that eat a more
primitive diet of whole foods, vegetables, and fiber and is found at a relatively high rate
in modern societies consuming a diet rich in refined carbohydrates, sugar, meat, and
saturated fats.84
1) Joint pain can be a
manifestation of a food allergy.
Elimination of allergic foods has been shown to offer significant benefit to some
individuals with RA.85 However, such elimination should be well documented with
blinded food challenges so that foods are not eliminated unnecessarily simply because
their consumption happened to coincide with an arthritic flare-up.
2) Sodium restriction is recommended as some RA
patients retain salt and water because of immobility resulting from joint pain or
medication.86
3) Take Factor Five:
Osteo-X in the suggested trauma
dosage during RA flare-up of joint pain. Product ingredients include the well documented
anti-inflammatory herbal extracts of ginger and licorice root, together with the proteolytic enzyme bromelain. These ingredients have been found to be useful in both rheumatoid
and osteoarthritis.87, 88, 89
4) Adhere to the recommendations outlined for the
Rejuvenation of Bone and Connective Tissue, Prevention of Osteoporosis and the Relief
of Joint Inflammation listed above.
As a Remedy for Insomnia
& Sleep Disorders
Insomnia is a difficulty in falling asleep, in staying
asleep, or in sleeping soundly. The well-nourished individual who enjoys good health will
be less troubled by insomnia than one who subsists on a diet deficient in some essential
nutrients. For example:
Calcium and magnesium are known as the "sleep
minerals" as a lack of these two nutrients will cause the patient to wake after a few
hours and then not be able to return to sleep.90
Vitamin B-6 is an important contributor to the
formation of serotonin, a neurotransmitter that aids in the regulation of sleep. A diet
low in B-6 is associated with increased risk for developing insomnia, irritability, and
depression.91
Insomnia perpetuates itself, in that thinking about the
inability to sleep creates further tension in the mind and body. Recommendations for
overcoming insomnia and other common sleep disorders include:
1) Take Factor Five:
Osteo-X as directed for insomnia.
This product provides the nutrients listed above which are necessary to overcome sleep
problems.
2) Learn to relax by establishing a new bedtime
routine, such as leisurely walks, warm baths, massages, soft music, or quiet meditation.92
3) Prior to bedtime, snack on bananas, figs, dates,
yogurt, tuna, grain crackers, or grapefruit. These foods are high in tryptophan which
promote sleep.
4) Avoid caffeine, alcohol, tobacco, cheese, chocolate,
wine, bacon, ham, sausage, eggplant, potatoes, spinach, and tomatoes immediately prior to
bedtime. These foods contain tyramine, which increases the release of
norepinephrine, a
brain chemical stimulant.93
5) If insomnia persists, consider placing the patient
on Factor Six: Sommaserene in the dosage recommended. This product is a non-narcotic
herbal sedative, muscle relaxant and stress reducer.
As a Remedy for Relief of
Heartburn, Nausea & Motion Sickness
Heartburn is a burning sensation in the stomach. It
often occurs when hydrochloric acid (HLC), utilized by the stomach for digestion, backs up
into the esophagus.
Heartburn may be caused by either an excess of HCL or a
shortage of HCL in the stomach. Many new OTC antacids are HLC reducers which often provide
relief of symptoms by masking the underlying cause!94
Recommend that the patient take a tablespoon of apple
cider vinegar or lemon juice. If the heartburn recedes, then the patient needs more
stomach acid. If symptoms become worse, the patient has an excess of HCL.
1) At the first sign of heartburn, drink a large glass
of water which often cures the problem.
2) If patient has excess stomach acid, take Factor
Five: Osteo-X in the dosage recommended. If patient has a shortage of HCL, relief can be
obtained by sipping one tablespoon of apple cider vinegar mixed with water while eating.
3) Avoid excessive consumption of spicy or fatty and
fried foods, alcohol, coffee, citrus fruits, chocolate, and tomato-based foods which are
prone to cause heartburn.
4) Avoid OTC antacid products which contain sodium and
aluminum. Excess sodium can aggravate hypertension and excess aluminum has been implicated
in Alzheimer's disease.
Motion Sickness symptoms range from severe headache,
dizziness, cold sweats, and loss of desire for food to nausea and vomiting while flying,
sailing, or traveling long distances in automobiles or trains.
Nausea and vomiting may result from a deficiency of
magnesium or vitamin B-6, however, these symptoms may also indicate the presence of liver
problems, an infected appendix, low blood sugar, or food poisoning. A physician should be
consulted if such symptoms persist.95
The combination of ginger and licorice root extracts
have long been determined to diminish the symptoms of nausea from motion sickness, morning
sickness, and the amelioration of vertigo and dizziness.96 In fact, studies
have demonstrated that ginger root by itself is more effective than Dramamine in
preventing motion sickness.97
At the first signs of nausea, motion, or morning
sickness, the patient should take the recommended dosage of Factor Five.
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