The Amazing Body Systems: Musculoskeletal System
The System functions:
There are three main types of muscle, including cardiac, smooth and skeletal.
Cardiac muscles:
Cardiac muscles are involuntary muscles known as myocardium that is found in the heart wall used to contract the heart causing heartbeat and visceral.
Smooth muscle lining:
Smooth muscle lining which is another form of involuntary muscle primarily located in the digestive system designed to move food through the digestive and urinary tract as well as the arteries and veins.
Skeletal muscles:
Skeletal muscles are voluntary muscles and work with the connective tissues which enable the body to move. The skeletal structure consists of bones, cartilage, ligaments designed to provide structure for the body, protection for delicate tissues, and organs and joints of the skeletal system.
Its primary role is in the storage of calcium, maintain pH balance and produce red blood cells to the body.
Associated organs:
Bones and muscles, tendons, ligaments, cartilage, synovial
What you can do to help support a healthy Musculoskeletal System:
Recommended Dietary Supplements:
- Bone Growth Factor
- Essential D
- Joint Complex
- MyoHealth Essential Amino Acid Complex
- Nopalea
- Promeric 95
- VitaCal-MagD K2
Essential Vitamins & Minerals:
Calcium, Potassium, Protein, Vitamin C, Iron, Thiamin, Magnesium, Sodium and Iodine.
Foods to include:
- Fruits
- Vegetables
- Protein
- Dairy
- Nut & Seeds
NOTE:
Be sure to do your best to shop organic, grass-fed, free-range, unprocessed and low sodium.
Daily morning cleanse: 8–12oz of lemon water.
Foods you should avoid or limit:
Do your best to read the labels on packaged food. If the names are too hard to pronounce, they are likely chemical based ingredients and not very good for you.
- Processed and high-sodium foods such as cured ham, bacon, sausage and potato chips.
- Foods containing all-purpose flour such as pizza, bagels, and white breads.
- Foods containing artificial sweeteners like Sucralose such as yogurt, cereal, whole grain muffins and bread and microwave popcorn.
- Beware of “reduced sugar” labels which are usually loaded with artificial sweeteners such as fruit juice, ketchup, jams, jelly, syrup, soda, sports drinks, ice cream and salad dressings.
Artificial sweeteners you should try to avoid:
Aspartame, Acesulfame, Potassium, Alitame, Cyclamate, Dulcin, Equal, Glucin, Kaltame, Mogrosides, Neotame, NutraSweet, Nutrinova, Phenylalanine, Saccharin, Splenda, Sorbitol, Sucralose, Twinsweet, Sweet N Low, Xylitol.
Recommended activities:
Physical activity is essential for good health. New studies show even 15 minutes of elevated heart rate from activity has numerous benefits. Find activities you enjoy doing and aim for at least 15 minutes 4 to 5 times per week.
CARDIO: Biking, Hiking, Walking, Running, Swimming and Dancing
STRENGTH: Weight Training, Resistance Training and Pilates
FLEXIBILITY: Yoga, Tai-Chi and Stretching
Additional information:
Common Symptoms:
Aches, pain, gout, arthritis, cramps, swelling or stiffness, stiff or achy joints, nerve pressure such as carpal tunnel syndrome.
Common Disorders:
- Bunion – Deformity of the big toe joint.
- Degenerative Disk Disease – Osteoarthritis of the spine.
- Gout – Soreness and redness in the big toe joint.
- Hammer Toe – Abnormal bend in middle toe joint.
- Hernia – Bulging in the groin or abdomen.
- Herniated Disk – Spinal disk problem causing nerve pain.
- Osteoarthritis – Gradual joint wear and tear.
- Osteoporosis – Weak, brittle bones from calcium loss.
- Plantar Fasciitis – Heel pain from tissue inflammation.
- Psoriatic Arthritis – Arthritis linked to psoriasis.
- Restless Leg Syndrome – Leg discomfort disrupting sleep.
- Rheumatoid Arthritis – Autoimmune joint disease.
- Lupus – Systemic autoimmune disorder.
- Tendonitis – Inflammation of tendon tissues.
- TMJ – Jaw joint pain or dysfunction.
