ASK BONNIE for April 2001
Question #1:
Hi, Bonnie. I was wondering if you know of any way of promoting healing of a
torn muscle other than rest? It just does not seem like it wants to get better.
Answer #1:
Here are my healing suggestions in order of importance:
1) Massage/Acupuncture/Chiropractic - a torn muscle causes the injured area, as well as the rest of body, to be out of balance. These three methods, used symbiotically, can put your body back in balance in a hurry. Massage will minimize and smooth out scar tissue, which potentially could cause long-term discomfort if not treated properly. Acupuncture will accelerate healing through improved energy flow of the affected area. While your body overcompensates for injuries such as this, thus throwing you body, and posture out alignment, Chiropractic adjustments will realign the body.
2) Stretching/Yoga – this will “limber up” the area; injuries such as torn muscles want to tighten up, thus causing more discomfort. Yoga is a wonderful way of stretching. We always suggest speaking to a qualified professional about proper stretching and yoga, so you do not run the risk of aggravating the injury.
3) Topical Pain Relievers – Arnica Gel and Sombra cream are two products that our practitioners suggest to relieve pain, reduce inflammation, and accelerate healing. These products are available at health food and some drug stores.
4) Epsom Salts – the age old product is pure magnesium; put in a hot bath will help heal and relax the area; epsom salts are available at most drug stores.
5)
PK 5 – a roll on pain reliever, available at most drug stores.
Question #2:
I am five months pregnant, have an 18 month-old son, and a two year-old nephew.
I have become very interested in what MSG does to a fetus, as well as children
and adults. I found a web page called “myth of msg” and they say there is no
harm to children. Is there proof of the harmful effects? I know our bodies
produce it naturally and it is found in breast milk, but that it’s not good to
have more than our bodies make for us?
Answer #2:
There is definitive proof that MSG (monosodium glutamate) causes serious harm…digestive
disorders, headaches, brain changes, etc. If you would like the real story,
contact a consumer group called NO MSG (www.truthinlabeling.org).
No, our bodies do not produce MSG. We get glutamate, a naturally occurring
amino acid found bound to other proteins in food. MSG is made in a chemist’s
lab from rotting foods that are altered chemically.
Question #3:
Are mono and digylcerides the same as MSG and if so, are they harmful?
Answer #3:
No, mono and diglycerides are safe additives (softening and emulsifying
agents). They have nothing to do with Monosodium Glutamate (MSG), a flavor
enhancer that causes many side effects. For information, refer to “Food
Additives, Friends or Foes” in my book Nutrition in a Nutshell: Build Health
and Slow Down the Aging Process.
Have a happy, healthy day.
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