Tips Towards Wellness
Posted by in Diabetes Mellitus on October 7, 2011
Whether a problem is physical, psychological or otherwise, all healing comes from within. The body truly has a remarkable ability to heal itself. To chiropractors, this vital force is understood as innate intelligence.
This is certainly not to say that because the body heals itself we don’t have to worry or take assertive steps regarding our health. Everything we do, eat and think influences healing potential and ability to reach an optimal state of wellness.
Given the appropriate environment, the body’s natural ability to heal will be maximized. Here are some important steps to take towards optimizing health:
1) Increase your level of physical activity:
Most North Americans are not getting an adequate amount of physical activity. Beyond the well known cardiovascular benefits of exercise (such as reduction in blood pressure, body weight and bad cholesterol), regular moderate physical activity has other benefits. Some of these include protection against osteoporosis, colon cancer and diabetes mellitus, improved muscular function/strength, stress reduction, and improved sleep. How much exercise is enough? According to the US Surgeon General’s Report, every adult should participate in 30 minutes of moderate activity on most days of the week. Regular physical activity also helps people feel better due to release of endorphins. It reduces pain and increases healing rate. Ever wonder why athletes heal so rapidly? Part of it stems from having a great cardiovascular system. Read the rest of this entry »
Diabetes Mellitus Foot Care
Posted by in Diabetes Mellitus on October 7, 2011
If you have diabetes mellitus you must take care to watch for symptoms that may indicate underlying problems. One of the most common areas for a diabetic patient is the feet. High blood glucose levels without proper levels of insulin prevent absorption of glucose into the cells. Left in the blood this glucose can damage vessels, capillaries and nerves over time.
Keeping healthy feet
When you have diabetes you commonly have circulation problems to your feet or not enough blood flow. Those vessels and capillaries (the smallest of your vessels or veins) spoke of earlier are damaged, weak or just shut down. Nerve damage occurs from decreased capillary flow and the diabetic may not feel hot, cold, or even pain in the feet. This decreased blood flow also causes sores or diabetic ulcers to appear in the skin or tissue. Poor blood flow inhibits the ulcer from healing properly and thus this common diabetic problem creates a cycle upon itself. This condition is called peripheral vascular disease and left untreated by the diabetic, large ulcers can develop with infection setting in. If a diabetic smokes the blood flow problems are much worse. Read the rest of this entry »