When we talk about idiopathic scoliosis, it is by definition having no known cause. While I discuss scoliosis treatments on this blog, I believe it is necessary to express my concerns about treating one symptom without addressing the other potential issues that could be occurring in the body. I wonder if scoliosis patients have other health concerns that might not be addressed in scoliosis treatment.
Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food.
— Hippocrates, father of medicine, 431 B.C.
I recently came across literature, that I will review in detail in future posts, that speak to the nutritional needs of people with scoliosis. I have to say this very idea is absolutely fascinating as it speaks to a nutrient deficiency in people with scoliosis. As this blog evolves, I am taking it in the direction of how to identify an individual’s specific nutritional needs based on their unique digestive makeup and how we can take steps together to identify the proper path to healing.
And to do that, I need your help :)
Have you had any food sensitivities or skin conditions like eczema or acne? I’d love to hear your experience and thoughts in the comments section below.
2 Comments
Brenda Wilbers
Hi Carlyn. I am enjoying your posts and completely support looking into causes related to foods etc. I have always been lactose intolerant and hypothesize that my inability to absorb calcium has played a role. I’m now dairy free and gluten free (since fall 2014) and my stomach is much happier. Ive also found that I don’t absorb vitamin b very well per my integrative medicine doctor. To your question: I have some mild exzema (developed later in life). I’m much more sensitive to poison ivy than I was as a child.
Carlyn
Thank you Brenda! I recently learned about the relationship between vitamin K, vitamin D and calcium. If you take a vitamin D supplement, taking it with vitamin K along with something fatty will help your body absorb the nutrients as they are both fat soluble. I’ll do some more research into vitamin K2 (the activated form) and calcium absorption in particular. Right now I try to take my vitamin D supplement with a green smoothie made with kale (high in vitamin K), avocado (good clean fat), banana and/or a couple dates (for sweetness and satiation). I will also add a little milk kefir for the calcium and good gut bacteria. I know you’re not doing dairy and I have been steering clear of dairy too, but I’ve been told that milk kefir is easier to digest because the lactose is broken down by the bacteria. More to come on how to address eczema! I’m currently researching the connection between the liver and eczema that is promising. I will post on this soon!