Biochemical Kinesiology Class 23 THE SPINE

The muscle associated with the Spine is the Teres Major muscle.

Nutrition for the spine is Whole (Complete) Protein.

The spine has 33 vertebrae:

• 7 in the cervical region ()

• 12 in the thoracic region (upper back)

• 5 in the region (lower back)

• 5 in the and 4 in the

• The upper 24 vertebrae move and are separated by discs, while the lower 9 in the sacrum and coccyx are fused and immobile.

• Vertebral discs have a soft, jellylike center and act as shock absorbers and allow for spinal flexibility.

• Ligaments extend along the length of the spine in the front and the back, in between the vertebrae joining the spinous and transverse processes as well as the laminae. Manganese supports the ligaments.

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The spinal cord is a long, thin, tubular bundle of nervous tissue that runs from the brainstem down through the middle of the vertebrae down to the first and second where it ends.

The spine and brain together comprise the Central Nervous System, also called the Autonomic Nervous System because the functions of this system run automatically.

2 of 16 Biochemical Kinesiology Class 23 Diseases of the Spine

• Spina bifida is a defect in the closure of the vertebral arch caused by a deficiency of folate during pregnancy.

• is forward displacement of a vertebral body.

• is a posterior displacement of a vertebral body.

• , commonly referred to as a “slipped disc,” results from a tear in the outer ring of the disc allowing the inner gel-like material to leak out.

• is narrowing the spinal canal which can occur anywhere in the spine; stenosis can constrict the spinal cord leading to neurologic deficits.

• is pain in the coccyx.

• Spinal cord trauma that leads to loss of movement, mobility and function can be either temporary or permanent.

Diseases of Excessive Curvature

• is a lateral curvature of the spine to either the right or left and is the most common abnormal curvature of the spine.

• is an exaggerated concave curvature of the thoracic region of the spine producing a “hunchback” or “dowager's hump”; it can occur from imbalanced muscles, poor muscle tone, and osteoporosis.

• is an exaggerated convex curvature of the lumbar region, also known as "swayback." This exaggerated curvature is often seen in pregnancy.

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TERES MAJOR - GOVERNING VESSEL

Meridian Governing Vessel Insertion Structure Spine Action Adducts, extends and medially rotates the shoulder Origin Origin Inferior angle and the lower third of the lateral border of the Insertion Crest of the lesser tubercle of the humerus Muscle Test Bring the arm back as far as possible with the elbow bent at 90° and the back of the hand resting on the lower back. Push the elbow out and forward, stabilizing the opposite scapula if prone on the table or stabilizing the same shoulder if standing or supine NL NL Between the 2nd and 3rd ribs 2 1/2 inches from the sternum and between T2 & T3 in the back NV #8 - slightly above and to the front of the ears Nutrition Whole Protein NV Indications • Weakness on both sides or repeated weakness on one side indicates the need for a adjustment in the thoracic area • Difficulty placing hands behind the back

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4 of 16 Biochemical Kinesiology Class 23 WHOLE PROTEIN

• The test for protein is to grip some hair without pulling it (the hydration test) and test an indicator muscle; if the muscle tests weak, it means protein is needed.

• Whole protein, also referred to as complete protein, is the nutrition for the Teres Major muscle.

• It is a protein source that contains all 9 of the essential amino acids.

• The essential amino acids are those which the body cannot make and must be obtained from foods.

• The nine essential amino acids are: • Histidine • Lysine • Threonine

• Isoleucine • Methionine • Tryptophan

• Leucine • Phenylalanine • Valine

• There are around 30,000 to 50,000 different proteins in the human body.

• Every function of your cells, organs and body is controlled by proteins.

• Many plant-based proteins are not complete proteins.

• These include beans, grains and legumes as well as vegetables, which contain small amounts of protein.

• Incomplete proteins can be combined to create complete proteins.

• High protein diets put the body into ketosis, a state where the body burns its own fat for energy.

• The safety of high-protein diets is still being studied and eating extra protein does not encourage additional muscle growth.

• A high protein diet tends to reduce appetite and may lead to weight loss, but does carry some health risks including calcium loss through the urine and potential kidney damage.

• Researchers recommend that 10 to 35 percent of daily calories come from protein.

• The amount of protein a person should eat depends on age, sex, level of physical activity and health.

Health Benefits

• Stabilize blood sugar • Increase energy • Balanced mood

• Reduce brain fog • Regulate blood pressure • Slow Aging

• Enhance cognitive function • Healthy metabolism • Promote longevity

• Support other nutrient absorption and use in the body

• Healthy bones, muscles, , skin and blood

5 of 16 Biochemical Kinesiology Class 23 Signs of Deficiency

• Slow metabolism • Inability to concentrate • Low energy • Learning difficulties

• Difficulty losing weight • Brittle hair and nails • Easily fatigued • Instability in mood

• Decreased muscle mass • Getting sick frequently • Edema • Unstable blood sugar

• Feeling hungry even after eating

• Aches & pains anywhere in the body

Food Sources

• Meat • Nuts & seeds • Beans & Legumes

• Fish • Soy • Eggs

• Seafood • Hemp • Dairy, especially Whey

Precautions

The body produces ammonia when it breaks down protein which can be a risk for people with liver and kidney problems.

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NUTRITION FOR TENSION IN BACK MUSCLES

This is nutrition we use for people who complain of tension and pain in the back muscles.

1. With the person lying face down put your hands on both sides of the spine and push footward on the right side of the spine, and headward on the left side and test a strong hamstring muscle.

• Zinc is needed if they test weak. Look at Class 14 for more information on Zinc.

• 50 mg per day if you are trying to correct a deficiency or 10 mg per day for maintenance.

• People who cannot wear contact lenses will often be able to when they take more zinc.

• Dr. Goodheart received an award from an optometric society for making this discovery.

2. Push footward on the left side and headward on the right side and test the hamstrings.

• Manganese is needed if they test weak and is found in yellow foods, such as peaches, pears, carrots and squash.

• 210 mg per day is the ideal.

• It increases elasticity in your skin and helps clear up wrinkles.

• For people who lose a lot of weight, it helps tighten up the skin.

• Manganese is also good for disc repair. ______

Weakness indicates Weakness indicates Zinc is needed Manganese is needed

7 of 16 Biochemical Kinesiology Class 23 MANGANESE

• The Riddler test point for Manganese is about a half inch to the left of the navel.

• Manganese is an essential trace mineral that is key to many biochemical processes.

• It is needed for healthy bone mass and aids in balancing hormones.

• Manganese and iron work together; if a person has iron deficiency, they may likely have a manganese deficiency.

• Manganese also helps in balancing the levels of calcium and phosphorus.

• Chronic digestive disorders, such as Crohn’s disease, may lead to manganese deficiency from inability to absorb the nutrient.

• Manganese is taken from the liver by the blood and delivered throughout the body, so liver damage may cause a deficiency.

• Manganese supports a healthy immune system and is essential in making manganese superoxide dismutase (MnSOD) which is the primary antioxidant enzyme found in the mitochondria of cells where 90% of the oxygen used by cells is burned.

• Manganese superoxide dismutase converts superoxide free radicals to hydrogen peroxide which is further converted back to water by other antioxidant enzymes.

• This antioxidative function slows aging, promoting longevity and health.

Health Benefits

• Tightens skin and reduces wrinkles • Supports the lungs and respiratory system

• Essential for enzyme function • Helps prevent arthritis

• Essential for bones and growth • Reduces PMS symptoms

• Aids in making thyroxin • Helps in the utilization of vitamins B, C & E

• Faster wound healing • Supports healthy blood sugar levels

• Healthy nerve function and protection of myelin sheath

• Contributes to a mother's love and maternal protection of her child

Signs of Deficiency

• Anemia • Lack of coordination • Low immunity to sickness

• Muscle and joint pain • Mood changes • Reproduction difficulties

• Brittle bones • Diabetes • Hormonal imbalance

• Chronic • Wounds that heal slowly

8 of 16 Biochemical Kinesiology Class 23 Food Sources

• Whole grains • Seafood • Nuts & Seeds • Bilberry

• Raw leafy greens • Beets • Prunes • Gotu Kola

• Sprouted grains • Beans • Red raspberry • Uva Ursi

How to Use / Dietary Recommendations

• There is no standard Recommended Daily Allowance.

• It is best to get manganese from food sources rather than supplements.

• Whole grains are considered the best source of manganese.

• Manganese will often be found in iron-rich foods as well, as the two work together.

• 1.5 - 2.5 mg daily is considered an adequate daily intake reference range.

• Up to 11 mg a day is considered safe.

• Manganese toxicity can occur in people who are unable to flush excess manganese from the body.

• Manganese can be hidden in other supplements such as chondroitin sulfate and glucosamine for joint health or supplements for .

• It's rare to over consume manganese if getting it from food sources and deficiency is more likely due to reasons mentioned above.

Side Effects

• Mental difficulties • Shaking • Nerve damage • Dizziness • Worsened liver disease

• People with liver disease or difficulty excreting manganese, who have a history of alcoholism or anemia should avoid manganese supplements and seek aid from their physician.

• Quinolone and tetracycline antibiotics interact with manganese which decreases how much antibiotic the body absorbs.

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SULFUR

• Sulfur is the third most abundant mineral in the human body.

• There is no Riddler Point for Sulfur.

• It is required in 100s of biochemical processes.

• Proteins need sulfur to maintain their shape.

• Sulfur is required by enzymes to maintain their structure and to support their activity.

• Sulfur deficiency is very common and may be a contributing factor in the rise of many health problems including heart disease, , Alzheimer's and chronic fatigue just to name a few.

• Sulfur supports a healthy immune system and detoxification pathways.

• It is essential for Glutathione, the master antioxidant.

• According to Stephanie Seneff, Ph.D., a researcher at MIT, heart disease may be related to cholesterol sulfate deficiency and an elevated LDL cholesterol level is a sign of cholesterol sulfate deficiency.

• LDL cholesterol, as a plaque on artery walls, produces cholesterol sulfate which may be the body's way of making up for the cholesterol sulfate deficiency.

• Sunlight exposure could be part of the answer because the skin produces vitamin D3 sulfate when exposed to sunlight when there is adequate chlorophyll in the blood stream.

• Vitamin D3 sulfate is water soluble and travels freely in the blood stream, carrying important sulfur where it is needed.

• Vitamin D3 supplements are unsulfured and, in this form, require LDL cholesterol as their vehicle of transportation.

• Dr. Seneff postulates that oral unsulfured vitamin D3 does not provide the same heart health benefit as vitamin D made by the skin because the supplement form cannot be converted into vitamin D sulfate.

• Sulfurophane is the sulfur compound found in cruciferous vegetables which are well-known for the cancer fighting properties.

• Sulfurophane supports detoxification activity in the Liver by activating the liver's Phase 2 detoxification enzymes.

• People who have toxicity, such as heavy metals, will often have a deficiency in the sulfuration pathway, so increasing or supplementing with sulfur may help the body to detox.

• Many people in the autism spectrum have a deficiency in the sulfuration pathway.

Conversely, toxicity may cause intolerance to sulfur-containing foods.

10 of 16 Biochemical Kinesiology Class 23 What To Do If You Are Sulfur Intolerant:

• Eat organic, free-range, grass-fed meat

• Go on a low-sulfur diet (eat few cruciferous vegetables)

• Avoid processed foods

• Reduce toxins entering the body either through food or environmentally including household toxins

• As toxicity is reduced, gradually add sulfur-rich foods back one at a time

• Support the detoxification process by supplying more sulfur:

• MSM • Cysteine • Taurine

• Epsom salt baths - 1 to 2 cups of Epsom salt to a tub of water

• (If you experience irritability or hyperactivity after an Epsom salt bath, decrease the amount used and then gradually increase the amount of Epsom salt based on tolerance.)

• Epsom salt foot bath - one part salt to two parts water, soak feet for 30 minutes

Health Benefits

• Healthy detoxification pathways • Heart & Cardiovascular health • Mitochondrial health

• Reduce • Vitamin conversion • Insulin production

• Flexible and elastic blood vessels and tissues

Applied Topically For:

• Acne • Cold sores • Dermatitis • Poison ivy, oak & sumac

• Rosacea • Warts • Lice • Any skin inflammation

Signs of Deficiency

• Heart disease • Arthritis • ADD, ADHD • Autism

• Arteriosclerosis • Chemical sensitivities • Alzheimer's • High LDL cholesterol

• Atherosclerosis • Chronic fatigue • Parkinson's

Food Sources

Cruciferous vegetables such as: • Broccoli • Cauliflower • Mustard greens

• Cabbage • Brussels sprouts • Bok choy

Alliums such as: • Garlic • Shallots • Leeks

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Edible Stalks & Stems such as:

• Celery • Fennel • Asparagus

Other foods such as:

• Bone broth

• Nuts: Walnuts, Almonds, Cashews

• Seeds: Sesame, Sunflower

• Wild Alaskan Salmon

• Sulfured blackstrap molasses

How to Use / Dietary Recommendations

• Sulfur can be obtained by supplementing with methylsulfonylmethane (MSM).

• MSM reduces inflammation and is widely used to treat pain, especially pain associated with arthritis.

• 3 grams of MSM twice daily for 12 weeks significantly decreased pain and improved function in a study trial for osteoarthritis of the knee.

• MSM is extremely safe and can be taken at very high doses (up to 6 grams).

• It may also be obtained from taking Epsom salt baths.

• To get the most benefit from eating sulfur-rich vegetables, it is best to steam them for 3 - 4 minutes or blanch them in boiling water for 30 seconds and then immerse them immediately in cold water to stop the cooking process.

• These cooking processes optimize sulforaphane content.

• Avoid microwaving or boiling for more than 1 minute as this destroys an enzyme that preserves sulforaphane.

• Dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) is for external use and supports soft tissue health and heals ; it can be found in creams and ointments.

Side Effects

• Intestinal discomfort • Diarrhea • Ankle swelling • Skin rashes

Precautions

There are no currently known drug interactions or precautions for Sulfur.

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COMFREY

• Comfrey is commonly used externally for healing wounds and broken bones, and a common name for it is “knitbone”.

• For over 2,000 years, it has been used for joint inflammation, burns, wounds, bruises and muscle sprains.

• The ancient Greeks and Romans would add comfrey to the paste they used for casting broken bones.

• It is high in calcium and vitamin C which stimulate healing activity.

• Comfrey contains allantoin which supports healthy skin regeneration by strengthening the cellular matrix of skin cells and encourages the growth of new skin cells.

• It also contains tannins which constrict blood vessels and reduce bleeding.

• Rosmarinic acid found in Comfrey helps to ease pain and reduce inflammation.

• Comfrey is a good source of nitrogen which is needed by amino acids and DNA.

• Comfrey tea helps to stimulate the growth of new cells.

• Tea and compress may be used for healing burns, bed sores, bug bites and rashes.

• The whole comfrey plant is used in herbology.

Health Benefits

• Rapid wound recovery • Painful joints • Psoriasis • Persistent cough

• Anti-inflammatory • Chest Pain • Indigestion • Bronchitis

• Heal broken bones • Skin rashes • Diarrhea • Poison ivy, oak & sumac

• Arthritis • Eczema • Gout • Strong bones and teeth

• Heavy menstrual bleeding

How to use

• Look for supplements that have removed pyrrolizidine alkaloids.

• For broken bones, a poultice of comfrey and plantain applied twice daily can aid the bone in knitting and healing.

• As a tea, it has been used for gastrointestinal problems such as heartburn and indigestion, diarrhea, menstrual cramps, chest pain and persistent cough.

• An oil can be made for external use by mixing 8 oz of comfrey leaf, 4 oz of comfrey root and about 16 oz of olive oil in a glass jar and let sit in a dark area for 28 days before use. Make sure the oil covers the plant parts and shake it well before letting it steep for 28 days. After 28 days, strain out the herbs and store the oil in a dark-colored glass bottle.

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Side Effects

• Nausea • Abdominal pain • Loss of appetite • Itching • Clay-colored stool

• Vomiting • Unusual fatigue • Jaundice • Dark urine • Liver damage

Precautions

• Comfrey contains pyrrolizidine alkaloids (PA) which when ingested in high amounts and over prolonged periods of time can damage the liver.

• Studies on this were from cases where pyrrolizidine alkaloids were fed or injected in extremely high doses.

• This high amount of PA would never occur in the comfrey leaf if taken internally in small amounts for short periods of time.

• Comfrey root has 10 times higher amounts of PA than the leaves.

• Medications that can harm the liver interact negatively with Comfrey.

These include:

• Acetaminophen • Isoniazid • Fluconazole • Phenytoin • Simvastatin

• Amiodarone • Methotrexate • Itraconazole • Lovastatin • and many others

• Carbamazepine • Methyldopa • Erythromycin • Pravastatin

• Medications that increase the breakdown of other medications by the liver interact with Comfrey.

These include:

• Carbamazepine • Phenytoin • Rifabutin

• Phenobarbital • Rifampin • and others

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THREONINE

• Threonine is an essential amino acid and its acupuncture test point is Lu 1.

• Threonine is an amino acid that is used to make other proteins.

• Significantly, threonine is a precursor to the amino acid Glycine and Serine.

• Connective tissues, bones, the liver and the immune system all require threonine to function optimally.

• Threonine minimizes the accumulation of fat around the liver and aids in the digestion of fats and fatty acids within the liver.

• In the immune system, threonine is required for antibody production.

• Threonine is also largely found in the central nervous system.

• It has been used to treat disorders of the nervous system as well as spinal spasticity.

• It has been used to treat Lou Gehrig’s Disease (ALS) and Multiple Sclerosis, although there is evidence indicating that it may not be effective for ALS and may in fact worsen lung function in people with ALS.

• Collagen and elastin cannot be made without threonine supporting healthy ligaments, tendons, bones, tooth enamel, joints and skin.

• Threonine keeps connective tissues and muscles strong and elastic, including the heart muscle which is constantly expanding and contracting and where significant amounts of threonine can be found in the body.

• Threonine is available both naturally and synthetically (laboratory made).

• Synthetic threonine comes in both D- and L- forms but only L-threonine can be used by the body.

• The best natural sources of threonine come from animal proteins; so, strict vegetarians may be at risk for threonine deficiency requiring supplementation.

• People with digestive disorders such as Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) and Crohn’s Disease which inhibit the proper breakdown and absorption of nutrients may also become deficient in threonine.

Health Benefits

• Strong connective tissues • Heart health

• Healthy Liver • Strong Immune System

• Central Nervous System function • Decrease spinal spasticity

Signs of Deficiency

• Fatty liver • Confusion • Emotional agitation • Digestive difficulties

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Food Sources • Beef • Sesame seeds • Dairy, especially cottage cheese • Poultry • Mushrooms • Black beans • Fish • Dark leafy greens • Lentils

How to use

• Food sources are best but supplement forms are also available.

• Look the for L- form of threonine which is the one that is bioavailable.

• The standard dose is 100 - 500 mg per day.

• Muscle testing will help you to find the right amount needed for your client.

• Considered safe in doses up to 4 grams daily for up to 12 months.

Side Effects

• Stomach upset • Skin rash • Nausea • Headache

• Liver dysfunction leading to excess urea and ammonia toxicity

Precautions

• Threonine may decrease lung function in people with ALS, as one study showed, taking only 1 gm four times a day for a period of 6 months significantly decreased lung function.

• Medications used to treat Alzheimer's interact with threonine.

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