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By Max MacCloud, DO, ND, PhD
Read this article to learn more about the factors involved and what you can do about them.
November is American Diabetes Month but rather than just talking about diabetes I thought it more valuable to discuss the common factors that cause ALL chronic disease and what can be done to reverse them.
“Building Your Body’s Dream Team: A Holistic Approach to Health” Imagine your body as a bustling metropolis, where every system plays a crucial role in maintaining overall health. Just as a city needs a strong foundation & infrastructure, efficient energy production, smooth transportation, and a robust workforce, your body requires similar elements to thrive. Let’s explore how we can build a dream team to combat chronic diseases like diabetes and promote overall wellness.
The Foundation: Sound Body Structure and Joint Integrity
Every great city needs a solid foundation, and your body is no different. Proper joint health is the bedrock of your physical well-being. Appropriate, regular exercises can help maintain this crucial foundation, however, once a joint is damaged this can be challenging. Joint injuries are extremely common, the primary tissues damaged are ligaments. Ligaments simply do not heal completely due to poor blood supply. For those dealing with diabetes and many other chronic conditions, blood supply is even more compromised.
The Power Plants: Mitochondria and Metabolism
Mitochondria are your body’s power plants, converting nutrients into energy. In diabetes, these cellular powerhouses often struggle to keep up with demand. Here’s where innovative treatments like Exercise with Oxygen Therapy (EWOT) and Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) come into play. These therapies flood your cells with oxygen, supercharging your mitochondria and potentially improving insulin sensitivity AND everything else.
The Transportation System: Microcirculation
A city needs efficient roads, and your body needs healthy blood vessels. Microcirculation is crucial for delivering nutrients and oxygen to every cell of the body. It is the ONLY place where nutrient exchange takes place. For diabetics, poor circulation can lead to numerous complications. Treatments like red light therapy, EWOT, hot and cold therapies, including rapid cryo (freeze) therapy, can help improve blood flow, potentially reducing the risk of diabetic neuropathy and promoting healing.
The Workforce: Muscles
Muscles are the hardworking citizens of your body’s metropolis. They’re not just for show – they play a vital role in regulating blood sugar, energy production, and much more. Enter the ARX (Adaptive Resistance Exercise) equipment. This cutting-edge technology provides a safe, efficient way to build muscle strength in the shortest amount of time possible. This can significantly improve insulin sensitivity and glucose metabolism in addition to building overall metabolic reserve.
The Fuel: Proper Nutrition
Just as a city needs a steady supply of resources, your body requires proper nutrition. We create customized nutritional protocols tailored to individual needs. For diabetics, this might include specific supplements to support blood sugar regulation, microcirculation, mitochondrial function, and overall cellular health.
The Maintenance Crew: Regular Exercise
Exercise is your body’s maintenance crew, keeping all systems running smoothly. It improves circulation, boosts mitochondrial function, enhances metabolism, and strengthens muscles. Our programs incorporate a mix of cardiovascular exercise, strength training, and flexibility work, all tailored to individual capabilities and goals.
Integrating the Dream Team The key to optimal health lies in addressing all these components simultaneously. For instance, while managing diabetes and most other chronic conditions:
• EWOT or HBOT sessions can boost cellular energy production and help to open and reset the microvascular system to more youthful levels.
• ARX strength training builds muscle and improves insulin sensitivity, strength, vitality, mobility, and overall quality of life.
• Red light therapy enhances circulation, ATP & collagen production while promoting healing.
• Customized nutrition plans provide the right fuel & regenerative nutrients for your body.
This holistic approach isn’t just for diabetes – it’s a blueprint for tackling any chronic condition while promoting overall wellness. By supporting all aspects of your body’s function, we create a resilient, adaptable system capable of facing any health challenge. Remember, your body is a complex, interconnected system. By addressing structure, nutrition, exercise, and the 4 M’s (Microcirculation, Mitochondria, Metabolism, and Muscle), we’re not fighting disease – we’re building health from the ground up.
At our center, we don’t believe in one-size-fits-all solutions. We create customized programs that take into account your unique needs, challenges, and goals. Whether you’re managing diabetes or some other chronic health challenge, recovering from an injury, or simply aiming for optimal wellness, our comprehensive approach ensures that every aspect of your health is supported.
So, are you ready to assemble your body’s dream team? Let’s work together to build a healthier, more vibrant you – from the cellular level up!
To learn more and schedule an initial consultation, call 941-806-5511 or visit us at ARTC.health.
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Age Reversal Technology Center, LLC
(941) 806-5511
ARTC.health
3226 Clark Rd. Sarasota, FL 34231
