You Are What You Eat

We all have up to 100 trillion cells in our bodies, each one demanding a constant supply of daily nutrients in order to function optimally.

Food affects all of these cells, and by extension, every aspect of our being: mood, energy levels, food cravings, thinking capacity, sex drive, sleeping habits and general health. If you feed your body junk and convenience foods it’ll simply lay down fat, lower your energy, even your brain power.

It is worth considering that the spine is a major pathway for the nerves of the body. All emotional, psychological and physical stresses can therefore manifest in the back, especially the lower back – the seat to your kidneys. When you are under the stress or your body is malnourished from a poor diet, the kidneys have to work overtime and their purifying system may not work efficiently. Therefore, nutrition can play a vital role in the prevention of backaches.

So, what to do?

Changes the eating habits are easier said than done, but worth of trying. Little changes can make a big difference so there is actually nothing to loose. And the basic rule is that with leaving all the “known” bad foods as sweets, chocolate, sodas, chips etc. away from your diet, you are already half way done!

Nutritional Backache Help

• Drink more water, at least 6-8 glasses a day. Dehydration will cause backache in those who are not normally prone to back afflictions. Water also helps flush out the excess acid particles from the kidney.

• Avoid red meats, caffeine and as much of sugar as possible. Alcohol and processed foods may also aggravate your back.

• Eat more green leafy veggies. Nuts such as walnuts and almonds, seeds and cold water fish are good choices too.

• Add more raw fruits, vegetables and whole grains to your diet.

• Reduce the bad fats in your diet.

• If you suffer from low back problems, take the following supplements every day:

Magnesium (1000mg)
Calcium (750mg)
Liquid minerals
Aloe Vera juice (2 table spoons) an hour before bed

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