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The Body Systems

Our Supportive Framework

• Bones

• Bone Marrow

• Teeth

• Joints

• Tendons

• Ligaments

• Muscles

Bone Facts• Bones are dense connective

tissue. – Honeycomb-like, 3-dimensional

structure.

• Lightweight, strong and hard.– 206 bones in the human body.

• Smallest bones are found in the ear. Longest in the leg.

• Strongest bone is the jawbone.

• Bones are alive!

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Bone Marrow Functions• Red Marrow:• Generates stem cells.

• Stem cells are crucial to our immunity.

• Various stem cell types to assist in regeneration and repair throughout our bodies.

• Red blood cells, platelets and most white blood cells.

• Resides in the skull, ribs, shoulder blades, vertebrae, breastbone, and hip bones.

Teeth• Baby teeth develop during 6th

week in utero.– Permanent teeth during the 20th

week in utero.

• These are critical times for excellent nutrient and mineral intake.– Black Walnut, Skeletal Strength,

Horsetail, Omega 3.– If this window of opportunity closes

without proper nutrients, teeth may fail to develop or will be missing.

Did You Know?

• Eating refined sugar reverses tooth circulation. Instead of wastes leaving the tooth, they start depositing within it.

• 12 oz of soda:

– 8 tsp of sugar = 32 g (1 tsp=4 g).• A banana split:

– 25 tsp of sugar = 100 g• Americans average 355 calories or more than

• 22 tsp of sugar daily. (1)

• Nature’s Sunshine Answer: Stevia and Xylitol• (1) www.americanheart.org/nutrition/sugar, Aug 25, 2009-10-05

Joints-Ligaments-Tendons

• Joints:– Two bones connect and have range of motion.– Cartilage cushions connecting bones.– Joint Capsule is a soft tissue envelope

which cushions and provides smooth gliding between bones.

• Ligaments: – Strong stabilizing sheets or bands of connective

tissue anchor joints/bones to bone.

• Tendon: – A sinew or band that connects muscle to the bone

and can withstand tension.

Knee Ligaments The Achilles Tendon

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Structural ChallengesOsteoporosis

• Bone mineral density 2.5 standard deviations below peak bone mass of an average 20 year old female.

• 5% bone loss yearly after our 20’s in the U.S. is typical.

• 20% mortality in the elderly if they break a hip.

• Common after menopause.

Structural Challenges

OSTEOPOROSIS

• Predisposed by hormonal disorders, steroids which suppress immunity.

• Can significantly affect life expectancy.

• If “Established,” a fragility fracture is present.

• Diagnosed via X-ray, ultrasound, and blood tests.

Risk Factors

• Is your wrist less than 6 inches in diameter?

• Are you taller than 5’7” and weigh less than 127 LBS?

• Do you smoke? • Do you drink more than 2 servings of

alcohol daily?• Are you depressed?

– Depression creates chemicals that eat bone! Mehmet Oz MD.

Normal Bone vs. Osteoporosis

Medical Treatment For Osteoporosis

• Medications to slow bone loss.

• Exercise

• Calcium

• Vitamin D

Did You Know?• Taking calcium alone suppresses Magnesium

absorption and creates Magnesium deficiency.• Result: Calcium leaves the bone and enters into the

soft tissues resulting in cell aging.• Higher levels of Magnesium stimulates the thyroid to

deposit calcium into the bones.• Natural foods have a ratio of 2-8 parts Magnesium to 1

part Calcium.• Always take Calcium with Magnesium.

• Unigram: The Calcium Myth by Robert Koch, Independent Biochemist. Universal Nutrition.

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Rheumatoid Arthritis• A chronic systemic inflammatory disorder

affecting and destructive to the joints.

• Often affects symmetrical joints.

• It can affect many organs also, especially the lungs, heart, and eyes.

• Considered an autoimmune disease.

• Affects 1% of population, usually 20-40 yr. olds.

• Symptoms: swelling, daily pain, stiffness, fatigue, sometimes joint deformity.

Rheumatoid Medical Treatment

• No known medical cure.

• Painkillers, NSAIDS, steroids, immune suppressants, biological response modifiers.

• Canes, special shoes, splints.

• Lifestyle changes—rid unhealthy fats.

• Short fasts.

• Elimination of food allergens: white flour, shellfish, preservatives, Nightshade family: potato, tomato, peppers, paprika.

Wheat Free-Gluten Free Flour

• 3 Cups brown rice flour

• ½ Cup Tapioca flour

• 1 Cup potato starch

• 1 ¼ tsp Xanthan Gum

Sift while measuring and resift.

Fibromyalgia

• Chronic, diffuse pain in the connective tissues and muscles with a heightened, painful response to pressure.

• Debilitating fatigue.• Sleep issues.• Joint stiffness.• Brain and nerve stress.

Fibromyalgia Medical Treatment

• No known cure.

• Symptom management

• Medication

• Exercise

• Alternative medicine is starting to be explored.

Medical Treatment Shortfalls

• Main target: Symptom management

• NSAIDS medication kills 100,000. (1)

• Diet and supplements are often ignored.

• Some side effects of osteoporosis drugs:– Osteonecrosis, structural pain. (2)

• X-ray:– X-rays are an inflammatory toxin that accumulate in

organs and bones/marrow. Lack of awareness of RADs (radiation dosages).

1.  www.hugorodier.com2.  JAMA 2006:295:2833                                    

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Puzzling Facts• Most world populations average 400 mg of

calcium daily without any evidence of osteoporosis. Example: China.

• In the US, we consume calcium-rich dairy and calcium supplements and have epidemic osteoporosis.

Did You Know?

• Osteoporosis is called a disease of calcium loss or malabsorption not deficiency.

– Dr. Daisy Franzini—Good Samaritan Hospital, Portland, OR

• What is causing the loss or malabsorption?

The Elephant In The Room• Lead and Fluoride, and heavy metals

can store in the bones. Lead is the most abundant toxic metal. World production: 3.5 million tons per year, primarily in factory emissions.

• Radiation (Dental, Mammograms, CT scans) stores in the bones and thyroid.

• An average CT Scan =74 mammograms= 442 chest X-rays. - Rebecca Smith-Bindman, MD, radiology professor, UCSF CBS News, New York, Dec 14, 2009

What Is The Risk?• Widespread and overuse of CT scans “will

lead to tens of thousands of cancer cases and as many as 15,000 deaths for each year that the scanners are used, researchers reported today.”

– The Oregonian, Dec. 15, 2009: Research says overuse of CTs causes cancer.

• “Leukemogenic effects of small doses, such as those used in diagnosis cannot be discounted.”

– The National Cancer Institute

Understand X-Rays and AlternativesUse Common Sense – Ask Questions!

• Always protect the thyroid with a lead sheet.

• Check out digital X-rays for dental and mammography.

• Check out Thermography pictures of the breast and body.

• Can an Ultrasound be used instead?

• What about MRI as an alternative?

Use Common Sense – Ask Questions!

• Sun –(1 day):1/10,000 rads; Single tooth: 4-14 rads, A full “preventative checkup” up to 40 rads.

– (Radiology, vol. 61, W.E. Nolan and H.W. Patterson)

• The human body can handle only 50 radswithout detriment– Dr. Shields Warren (Harvard Medical School).

• Utilize Kelp Baths(1 cup) (18 minutes) twice monthly for 3 months if X-rays are needed along with Algin, Astragalus, and Vitamin E with Selenium.

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The Risk Quiz

• Are you a woman?

• Do you have weak muscles?

• Are you often worried and anxious?

• Are you more unhappy than happy?

• Do you use anti-depressants or acid-blockers?

• Have you had long-term steroid use?

• Do you drink more than: 2 servings of alcohol, 1 serving of soda, and/or 2 servings of coffee daily?

The Risk Quiz

• Do you smoke?

• Are you close to or in menopause? Do you have moderate or severe symptoms?

• Have you broken a bone as an adult?

• Did either parent fracture a hip?

• Have you lost half or more of your teeth?

• Do you consume a high protein diet?

• Do you have difficulty healing?

• Do you have difficulty sleeping?

Soda Dangers

• These contain phosphoric acid which can severely deplete blood calcium levels and alter a healthy pH.

• Chronic use lowers deposit of calcium into the bones so that mass and density suffer.

• Sodas increase your risk of osteoporosis.

The pH Factor• Almost all health problems begin in an acid

environment.• If your pH is below 5.8• You will not absorb vitamins A, B, and E.• You will not absorb Sulfur, Calcium,

Potassium, and other important minerals.

Solutions That Work

• Diet

• Lifestyle

• Supplements

• Mental and Emotional

Our First Step: The Basics• Vitamin D 2000-4000 IU daily.

• Veggies: 2 and ½ cups/day = 5 servings.

• Exercise 30 min. 3X weekly (must include weight bearing and muscle strengthening.

• High quality Nature’s Sunshine Supplements that contain: Calcium, Magnesium, Manganese, Vitamin D, and Vitamin K.

• More vegetarian protein than meat.

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Our First Step: The Basics

• Daily Almonds, Pumpkin seeds, and Cashews.

• Drink at least 8-10 glasses of purified water daily.

• Regular detoxification programs.

• Choose joy, gratitude, and forgiveness.

– Release bitterness, resentment, and stress.

• Live in the present.

Did You Know?

Vegans have good bone health even without dairy.

Annual Meeting of the American Society for Bone Mineral Research, Honolulu, 2008. Reported in J. Skin and Allergy News, Feb. 2008, Page 57.

Too Much Protein

• North Americans eat 2-3 times the protein that is needed.

• Reducing the protein load to the RDA of 50-60 gms daily (the size of 2 eggs) is the goal.

• The protein intake of the Chinese is 30 gmsdaily, mostly from soy and grains.

Stress and Toxin Storage• Cortisol production is high

when stress is high.

• Cortisol is a natural steroid hormone made in the adrenals.

• Long-term secretion suppresses the bone marrow immunity, opening the gate to potential infections and toxin storage.

Biofeedback Observations

• Verbally releasing bitterness, resentment, lack of forgiveness appears to assist in toxin drainage.

• Verbally releasing anger, hatred, rage appears to release inflammation and toxins.

• Verbally releasing worry, anxiety, fear, depression appears to raise immunity and reduce the need for adrenal support.

NSP Supplement Superiority

Nature’s Sunshine Product Advantages

– Superior quality control

– Cutting edge

– Compensation

– Quality product education

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Skeletal Strength

• A deluxe calcium magnesium supplement with equal calcium to magnesium.

• Extra important vitamins, minerals, digestants, and herbs for superior absorption and assimilation.

Ionic Mineral With Acai• Approximately 70 trace minerals.

• Assists processing and utilization of calcium, magnesium and other minerals.

• Supports the circulatory system with the antioxidant benefits of açai berry.

• Helps regulate pH balance in the body.

Vitamin D3• A hormone that acts like the thyroid and shares

the same cell receptors.

• High impact of gut flora increased immunity

• Lowers inflammation:

– 56% of elderly women lack Vitamin D and should take 1000-2000 units/day.

– J. Menopause 2005:12:589

• Levels are too low in 50% of people. Minimum dose should be over 1000, and level over 75. The lab range (15-60 is wrong) AJCN 2006; 84:18

• A deficiency produces rickets—misshapen bone.

MSM Tablets

• Nutritional sulfur

• Reduces pain and inflammation

• Allergy reduction

• Promotes healthy flexible cells

• Use: Degenerative Arthritis, chronic back pain, chronic headache, muscle pain, fibromyalgia, tendinitis, bursitis, carpal tunnel, TMJ

• Remarkable results

The Miracle of MSM—The Natural Solution for Pain, by Ronald M. Lawrence, M.D., and Martin Zucker, 1999.

• Excellent healing food for the bones and joints

• Pain, inflammation, swelling and detoxification– “Clear the Heat”

• Circulation

• Immunity against infections

• Digestion

TCM Chinese IF-C PDA Combination

• PDA supplements the body’s digestive secretions with hydrochloric acid (HCl)

• Reduction of bloating, gas, and indigestion

• Aids in calcium assimilation• pH challenges• Improves intestinal flora• Contains pepsin for natural protein

digestion.

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• Less pain and inflammation

• Reduces cardiac risks (which NSAIDS increase). – J. Rheumatology 2006:33:207, 307

• Better brain function

• SOURCES:

• Salmon Oil (Omega 3 EPA)

• Super Algae

• Spirulina

Super Omega 3 Rosehips

• Lowers inflammation.

• 5 g for 3 weeks reduced pain and use of Tylenol declined 40%.

– Scandinavian J. Rheumatism 2005:34:302

• 5 g—Success for osteoarthritis of the hip in 100 patients.

– J. Current Therapy Research 2003:21:31

Detoxification Aids

• The evidence is in: – Joint issues arise from poor digestive

function which leads to impaired structural function.

• Unprocessed diets reduce joint pain.

• Vegan diets improve rheumatoid issues.

• My favorite plan: – 2 T. Chlorophyll, 2 Tbsp Whole leaf

Aloe, 1 tsp Psyllium, 1-2 Cascara or LBS, 2 Bifidophilus Flora Force to be taken on arising.

Structural Power Bath

• 2 cup Epson Salt.• ¼ tsp each of Bergamot and

Tea Tree Oil– Mix well with the fingers first.

• 16-18 minutes 1-2 times monthly.

• Submerge entire spine.• Refresh washcloths in the bath

every 5 minutes and place on the knees.

One Restorative Program• Arising: cleanse program.

• Breakfast and dinner:– Skeletal Strength (2)– TCM IF-C and D3 (1 of each)– Ionic Minerals (1 Tbsp)– MSM (2-4)– Protein digestive aid (2)– Rosehips (2)– Omega 3 Oil (2)– Tei-Fu Massage Lotion/Clove Oil to joint(s)/spine

• Bedtime (1-2X Monthly): – Bergamot/Tea tree power bath with verbal releases of stuffed

emotions/forgiveness exercises.

• Bedtime (Monthly): Kelp bath (1 cup)

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Structural System Solutions• Skeletal Strength: provides materials

that the body uses to manufacture bones, muscles, ligaments, tendons and skin. This balanced calcium-magnesium supplement is complete with vitamins, minerals and herbs, plus enzymes that help improve absorption.

• Joint Support: is an herbal combination that helps maintain joint tissues, supports the joint during physical stress, helps clear uric acid and supports muscle tissue.

• EverFlex w/Hyaluronic Acid: offers the joint-supporting benefits of glucosamine, chondroitin, MSM, hyaluronic acid and devil’s claw in one tablet. This formula supports the integrity of the joint by providing nutrients that support normal viscosity and elasticity of fluid surrounding the joint, which helps maintain mobility. This formula also attracts fluid into cartilage, making it more shock absorbent.

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In Conclusion Brilliant Body

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