Diet and Supplements for a Healthy Spine - page 2

Vitamins: A good nutritional program should start with a basic multi-vitamin. A good multi should have a healthy variety of vitamins and minerals to promote general good health. Some of the vitamins can be taken in higher doses to help restore and maintain the spine. Additional vitamin A and D can be taken in cod liver oil gel caps to promote stronger bones and healthier tissue.

Minerals: Minerals are very important to healthy muscles, bones and their function. All  of the minerals are important and a multiple mineral supplement high in calcium and magnesium is best. The body uses calcium and magnesium in large amounts for many different functions. Building healthy bone and muscle function require calcium and magnesium. A good cal/mag formula should be in a 2:1 ratio with 2 times as much calcium.

Herbal Preparations: Herbs can be divided into two types; active drugs and tonics. Because herbs can be very active drugs you should consult a physician before taking some combinations or taking herbs with prescribed medications. There are many safe and effective herbs to help deal with conditions of the spine. White willow bark, boswellia, California poppy and other herbs can be very effective for back discomfort.

Animal Extracts: Concentrated animal extracts are very useful for the rehabilitation and maintenance of the spine. Some of these extracts have proven to help repair and rebuild joints and bone. Glucosamine and chondroitin are animal bone extracts that provide the body the materials necessary to repair the joint damage done by wear and tear.