Body Frame Health – The Musculoskeletal System and The Skin

Although we define body systems as separate entities, they work together. To live well, we must realize this interdependence. When our body systems are out of equilibrium, our well being is compromised. The foundation to flourishing, overall well being and health are all systems in equilibrium through whole body health. We don’t target individual body systems—we make choices to maintain all systems being toxin-free and  all systems eliminating optimally, being nourished and replenished with high density macro and micro nutrients. The result is total wellness: each day waking up refreshed and feeling vibrant!

The Musculoskeletal System and the Skin

The skeleton, is made up of all the body’s bones, muscles, cartilage, tendons, ligaments, joints and other connective tissue, it provides strength, stability, support and a frame for muscles to work against in producing movement.  Bones are both strong enough to support our weight and light enough to allow us to move.  They protect delicate internal organs and store important minerals, like calcium and phosphorus and contain crucial components of the musculoskeletal system.

Bones come together to form joints, most of which are in constant motion.  Muscles make up almost half the weight of the human body.  Skeletal muscles work together with bones to provide the power that enables us to move.  Tendons attach muscles to bones and ligaments, surround joints and connect one bone to another.  The ends of bones are covered with cartilage a smooth, tough protective tissue that acts as a shock absorber and reduces friction.

We also include the skin here – the largest organ of the body – which acts as a protective barrier to the outside world.  Skin also helps to regulate body temperature, senses painful and pleasant stimuli, and shield us from the sun’s harmful effects.

Potential Health Disorders

The most more common musculoskeletal problems are osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and osteoporosis – problems which affect thousands around the world.

Skin disorders include the minor problems of dry and thin skin, boils and blisters, as well as more troubling conditions such as psoriasis, skin cancer and eczema.

Potential Disrupting and Disordering

A body out of equilibrium can be the result of poor lifestyle choices and nature/nurture experiences and can be the beginning of the body moving through the 3 phases of functional health towards dysfunction/disordering to dis-ease.  Although diets may not seem connected to disordering and dis-ease there are a strong indication of this link.

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