Nutritional Guidelines for Effective Tissue Healing

To optimize your tissue’s ability to heal, you need to treat it on the cellular level. Nutrition and exercise have been proven to have an effective impact on the rate of tissue healing. Manual therapy interventions combined with proper nutrition will help reduce pain and inflammation and improve tissue regeneration so you can recover faster.

Research shows that the rate of tissue healing improves with specific types of nutrients. The key is knowing which nutrients are most important. In addition, it is useful to know how much to take in order to be effective. During the last few months of clinical training, I have had the opportunity to work with Dr. Ditrik Sopler PhD, L.Ac. and designed an “easy to follow” nutritional spreadsheet for a variety of musculoskeletal problems. These specific protocols have been researched and developed by Dr. Sopler and play a vital role in our rehabilitation programs. These guidelines are available once a consultation or evaluation is completed.

In addition, I highly recommend visiting his website www.tissuerecovery.com. You will find valuable clinical insights and the latest nutritional research.

I’ve also spent a great deal of time evaluating supplements from various manufacturers. Based on my extensive research I’ve discovered a couple of companies I’m proud to recommend. For Omega-3 supplements, my recommendation is a company called Nordic Naturals. For joint health, I recommend CosaminDS. Finally, for all the benefits of fruits and vegetables, I recommend a whole food product- Juice Plus. These products are pharmaceutical-grade, bio-available, pure, potent, palatable, backed by cold, hard science, and manufactured by a highly reputable company.