If you are trying to improve your health while juggling work, family, and meals on the run, another list of foods to avoid may feel discouraging. You deserve an explanation of what food choices can change, what they cannot, and where to begin.
The Standard American Diet, or S.A.D., offers a memorable starting point. Does it contribute to what we might call “Standard American Diseases”? That second S.A.D. is educational wordplay, not a medical category. Diet matters, but chronic disease rarely has a single cause.
At Johnson Chiropractic Neurology & Nutrition, I encourage a whole-person approach. Let us look at the evidence without blaming people for their health challenges or promising that one eating plan solves everything.
Key Takeaways About Diet and Chronic Disease
- Your usual eating pattern can influence chronic disease risk, but genetics, sleep, activity, stress, and food access also matter.
- Research links greater ultra-processed food intake with diabetes and cardiovascular disease, although individual food groups show different associations.
- Fiber-rich vegetables, fruits, beans, and whole grains can support nutritional adequacy and provide fuel for beneficial gut microorganisms.
- Johnson Chiropractic Neurology & Nutrition provides nutritional guidance that considers your history, food choices, and individual health concerns.
- Begin with a realistic food swap, explore appropriate BodySite eating plans, and invite a friend to prepare a nourishing meal.
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Topics:
inflammation,
Diabetes,
chronic pain,
"Dead" Food,
Heart Disease,
osteoporosis,
chronic fatigue,
Standard American Diet (SAD),
Standard American Diseases (SAD),
osteoarthritis,
Respiratory Diseases
What Is PEMF Therapy?
PEMF stands for pulsed electromagnetic field therapy. It uses low-frequency electromagnetic pulses to support normal cellular function, circulation, and recovery. Many people explore PEMF when they want added, non-drug support for pain, healing, inflammation, and overall recovery.
In my office, I often explain PEMF as a form of cellular exercise. That phrase helps describe the idea that healthy cells need the right environment to do their work well. When cells are stressed, irritated, or not functioning as efficiently as they should, tissues may have a harder time recovering.
PEMF is not a cure-all, and it is not the right tool for every person or every problem. Still, research suggests it may offer supportive benefits in certain situations, especially when it is used as part of a broader, whole-person plan.
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Topics:
inflammation,
chronic pain,
PEMF, Cellular Exercise,
Pulse PEMF,
Pulse XL Pro
Some healthy foods can cause harm to our bodies
I developed an interest in this topic after my spouse and several patients were plagued with stalled improvement of their health challenges. Why were they not responding and being helped with tried and true methods that worked for so many others? When a patient has less than optimal healing, and is a highly compliant patient, this drives me to search out and acquire the healing puzzle piece(s) that will help that person recover as fully as possible.
A recent patient told me about her health being harmed by oxalates in food. Before this, I really didn't know this substance was a component of many so-called healthy foods, while also being a little known health risk. As is pretty typical, this piqued my interest and lo and behold more information on this topic streamed my way. Currently our household is on a trial period of reducing foods high in oxalates to see if some stubborn health challenges diminish. So far, I can tell you we are quite pleased with the results...even after 4 days on eating a lower oxalate diet.
When a patient has less than optimal healing, and is a highly compliant patient, this drives me to search out and acquire the healing puzzle piece(s) that will help that person recover as fully as possible.
Dr. Karl R.O.S. Johnson, DC, BCN, FIFHI
What are Oxalates?
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Topics:
inflammation,
chronic pain,
Oxilates,
Oxalic Acid,
Toxic Superfoods,
Kidney Stones
Management of chronic pain is one of the main reasons many people seek out chiropractic care. According to a National Institutes of Health Study in 2011, 76 million Americans are in chronic pain. The traditional care methods include non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) or opioids. Of course, these do bring a level of relief, but many also bring a level of risk for dangerous side effects.
In recent years, there has been a major upswing in interest for managing pain using natural methods, away from the risk of dangerous side effects or addiction. Chiropractic techniques promote the body’s ability to self-heal and promote recovery, not simply hiding the symptoms.
Yet, during treatment, patients will see stronger results if they can manage their pain and healing outside of the office.
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Topics:
chronic pain,
CBD,
CBD Benefits,
Health Benefits of CBD,
Natural Management of Chronic Pain,
Full Spectrum Hemp Oil,
Turmeric,
Curcurmins
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Self-care is a phrase frequently talked about but rarely understood. We all seem to have plenty of time for stress, but never enough for self-care. A healthy, happy life requires we find a balance between managing care for others while prioritizing care for ourselves.
No matter what takes center stage in your life— family responsibilities, work deadlines or end-of-semester finals— you will be better equipped to everything that comes your way if you are also taking the time to care for yourself. Here are a few ways you can sneak self-care into your everyday routine.
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Topics:
chronic pain,
Insomnia,
Neurofeedback,
brain map,
Sleep,
Heart Rate Variability Biofeedback,
Self-Care
Too Many People Are Hurting And I Want to Help
People dealing with chronic pain are everywhere. We are seeing both children and adults dealing with more and more headaches, back pain, neck pain, joint pain and pain syndromes. Chronic pain is defined as pain that persists longer than six months. Long term pain is often accompanied by other symptoms. These symptoms can include poor sleep, poor emotional control, depression, anxiety, fatigue and burnout.
It is important to not just cover up the symptoms of chronic pain. There is no doubt that drugs that reduce or relieve pain can help people deal with the pain. It is important not to rely on the drugs in the long term. There are major side effects with many of these medications. The CDC recently reported that deaths from prescription opioids have more than quadrupled since 1999. It is important for people to know a non-drug option exists for chronic pain.
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Topics:
chronic pain,
Gut-Brain Connection,
Chronic Pain Relief
Fork Fitness
This guest blog article from Dr. Jeff Donatello focuses on the "Fork Fitness" component is to get you back on track with the best way to eat healthy to optimize your methylation pathways, boost your metabolism and decrease inflammation (ie. heart attack or stroke) and heal from chronic pain.
If you go to the local bookstore, you will see entire rows of books on this subject. As a nutritionist I have seen and heard it all, which is why I like to keep it simple.
Five Basic Principles :
- Eat real food
- Eliminate toxins and toxic food (processed foods)
- Eat slowly
- Eat for you
- Follow the 80/10/10 Rule
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Topics:
gluten,
inflammation,
chronic pain,
Food Enzymes,
Cooked Food,
"Dead" Food,
Health
