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To stay alive and to function optimally, all living tissue needs oxygen and nutrients. The circulation through which these vital substances are delivered to the tissues must also be healthy. If the blood supply is reduced because of muscle spasm or poor posture, for example, then the nutrition to the affected parts of the body will be diminished and their function will be impaired.

It is essentially what we eat that provides the body with the raw materials for building and maintaining a healthy spine, spinal discs, muscles, connective tissues and other components of the system. Nutrients from an adequate, wholesome diet are processed by the digestive system and transported to all cells and tissues through the blood circulation.

This chapter does not offer yet another fad diet. It simply highlights nutrients that are crucial to the structure and function of the spine and its attachments. It suggests sources from which to obtain these nutrients, and alerts you to substances that work against them. Although I have focused on only a few, it is well to remember that all nutrients work together and that no single one can be considered a panacea.

If you are considering taking nutritional supplements, it would be prudent to consult a dietician, nutritionist or other qualified health professional first.