by theonehipguy@gmail.com | May 15, 2018 | Uncategorized
Did you know that six chemical elements…oxygen, carbon, hydrogen, nitrogen, calcium and phosphorus make up 99 percent of our body mass? The next 5…potassium, sodium, sulfur, magnesium and chlorine make up the remaining 1 percent. One of those elements that make up the 1 percent is sulfur. Although it seems inconsequential it is in fact the 3rd most abundant mineral in the body and is a vital antioxidant.
Why is sulfur so important?
Sulfur is found in all living tissues. Our skin, muscles and bones contain half of the sulfur in our body along with the cartilage and connective tissue however they tend to breakdown over time which are some of the more recognizable signs of aging. These changes are reflective of wrinkles, muscle pain and joint pain which may be an indicator that there is a sulfur deficiency.
Having joint pain which results in hip or knee replacements may start with the need for more sulfur in our bodies. If you have already had a joint replacement keeping the other joints healthy means paying attention to the daily intake of sulfur.
Sulfur helps to detoxify our bodies and reduce pain and inflammation. One of the most important antioxidants for our bodies is glutathione. Without sulfur this antioxidant is considered ineffective or useless.
The scientific community have found that sulfur deficiency may increase the likelihood of Alzheimer’s and dementia in general. As well there are other studies that show a sulfur deficiency increases the prevalence of heart disease.
Some of the best foods to find sulfur are vegetables like cabbage, broccoli, and cauliflower along with green leafy vegetables like kale and arugula. When you cut into cabbage, broccoli and cauliflower there is a pungent odor caused by the release of glucosinolates which are carriers for sulfur.
Scientist suggest that we cut the crucifer foods and let them sit a few minutes before they are cooked to achieve the maximum benefit of the enzyme myrosinase being released which triggers the sulfur containing glucosinlates.
The take home message is that sulfur is a critical element for our joints and so much more. We can get it by eating crucifer vegetables as well as green leafy vegetables. Allium vegetables like onions and garlic are also great sources for sulfur. Other sources of sulfur are organic, pastured eggs, grass-fed meats, nuts and wild-caught Alaskan salmon.
I eat a diet full of green leafy vegetables along with crucifer vegetables and also take a multi-vitamin multi-mineral supplement called the cellsentials that contains crucifer extracts to help give me the necessary sulfur to aid in joint health.
What are you doing to ensure that your joints are getting the much needed sulfur? To me it seems pretty simple…pay me now or pay me later. I had my accident years ago that led me to having a hip replacement, yet had I been aware of the need for more sulfur in my diet who knows what the outcome may have been. One thing for sure I am taking the proactive approach to protect my other joints by getting lots of sulfur through my diet and supplementation.
Yours in health – One Hip Guy
by theonehipguy@gmail.com | Apr 27, 2018 | Uncategorized
The winter season is finally giving way to spring and then summer. It is a time for rejuvenation, an awakening of sorts that gives new life to our part of the world.
It is also a time to reconnect to the earth. For those of us that have been living in the cold climates there has not been any real chance to get “grounded” but now that the seasons are changing we can connect with the earth.
Earthing or grounding is as simple as walking barefoot through the grass or on the beach. It allows our body to reconnect to the conductive systems that transfer the Earth’s electrons from the ground into the body.
More and more research is showing the tremendous benefits that grounding plays when it comes to our health. Most of us have lost the ability to connect to the earth because the type of shoes we wear blocks the flow of the earths energy to our body. Never mind that we live above the ground or wear footwear that are poor conductors. It has become difficult to find the time to take our shoes off and reconnect with the earth.
Some might ask…”Is it really important at all or is it just some fluff story?
I believe that earthing/grounding is an important part of our overall health. Scientific studies have shown that grounding 30 minutes a day provided many health benefits.
Reduces inflammation
Reduces pain
Better sleep
Improves mood
Improves energy
Decreases stress
Improves regulation of blood flow in our body
Prevents calcium and bone density loss
Influences thyroid gland function
Anti-aging effects
And much much more
We have become disconnected and lost our electrical connection to the earth which has shown can cause pain, discomfort and chronic illness.
So why not reconnect? Weather and time permitting spend 30 minutes a day walking on the grass or beach. Check it out and see if it helps with your mood, stress and anything else that ails you. Even concrete is a good conductor of the earths energy so if you can’t find grass or sand then walk on the sidewalk with footwear that is conductive like leather sole shoes or even barefoot. Asphalt is not a conductor and neither is vinyl and wood.
Here is a study that was done just on stress levels and how grounding helped to normalize cortisol.
When grounded, the diurnal rhythm of the stress hormone, cortisol, begins to normalize. Cortisol is connected to your body’s stress response and helps control blood sugar levels, regulates metabolism, helps reduce inflammation, and assists with memory formulation. The figure below shows the results of a study that examined the effects of being grounded while sleeping over the course of eight weeks.
In addition to a normalization of the cortisol rhythm, participants in this study also slept better and woke up feeling more refreshed.
Most people are unable to get the 30 minutes needed to get grounded because their daily life does not allow it to happen. There are indoor options which can be used while relaxing or sleeping to help get you grounded. There are chairs, beds, chair mats and more that can be an option for those on the go. Whatever method you choose your bodies energy field will thank-you for it.
“In all things of Nature there is something of the marvelous.”
Yours in Health – OneHipGuy
by theonehipguy@gmail.com | Sep 24, 2017 | Uncategorized
In my last two blogs I have been detailing my journey to repair my good hip. You can read blog one here and blog two here.
Since I last wrote I have maintained my 18 pound weight loss and feel great!
I have detailed how important eating the food that is right for your body type is, however there is so much more to this program than just food. There is the food category and along with that there are 5 more categories. Fitness, Mind, Place, Social and Talents are all key components in helping each of us to live in the healthiest state possible.
Upon doing the health assessment each of us gets a report that identifies our food, what type of fitness program is best suited our particular body type, understanding how our mind works and how we react to stress and many other factors, where the best places are to live such as warm dry places or forested locations, etc., how we naturally interact in social environments and what happens when we are forced to interact out of our normal tendencies, and to understand what our natural talents are and how to use them effectively. Like I said there is so much to this program than just food!
What I discovered is that I prefer to live in warm, dry places with little to no wind. Places that are windy can suck the energy out of me. This is interesting since I live in a climate where the weather gets cold in the winter and we have many windy days. So what do I do? Move? For some people this might be an option. For me, now that I am aware I can set my home environment up so that my place in home is ideal. I have a warm room with a fireplace that I spend much of my time in during the cold months. I also travel to warmer climates in the winter to help keep me energized. I make sure I am dressed warm when venturing out in the cold.
I learned that not all fitness programs fit all people. As an activator I need to work out in high intensity spurts. Weight training, competitive games, high intensity training are more my style. For someone else it might be that their natural tendency is yoga or more focused aerobic exercise. The time of day is also something that may be different from one person to the other. For me my preferred workout time is early morning and to be finished by 10 am. For others it could mid afternoon or even early evening.
So what about you? If you read this blog then you or someone you know could benefit from knowing the key factors to helping live a more vibrant healthy life. Consider this as another tool in your health tool box. In just 3 short months I have felt and noticed a shift in my health that I did not believe was possible. I have been an advocate of wellness for over 20 years and live everyday helping others with their health choices. I am thrilled that I added this in my health tool box!
This is such a personalized program that tailors itself to YOU! I don’t see how I can even describe the program and give it justice. I know I have tried over these 3 blogs.
If you would like to know more about this program please follow the link here and get started on creating a new you!
Yours in Health,
John – OneHipGuy
by theonehipguy@gmail.com | Aug 22, 2017 | Diet, Helpful Supplements, hip replacement, Hip Replacement Exercises, Hip Replacement Lifestyle, Uncategorized
Two weeks ago I wrote the first in a series of blogs detailing my journey to repair my good hip. You can read the first blog here. In my previous blog I promised to share with you the different body types and some of the foods that I am using.
One of the biggest factors to poor health is chronic inflammation. It contributes to every chronic health issue that modern medicine is attempting to deal with. This includes joint health! Our joints are impacted by chronic inflammation within our body and after years of dealing with it begins to lose the battle. Rid the body of chronic inflammation and you can heal the body.
When my wife Susanne started to delve into the new personalized health program the first thing they asked was to get a profile. This included measurements over various parts of the body as well as family history and current health circumstances. Once this health profile is completed it goes into the database and provides an overall view of your body type. There are 6 key body types. Guardian, Diplomat, Activator, Connector, Sensor and Crusader.
Based on this profile and the body type that identifies with you the database sets what food are suited best for you and what food are best to avoid. This seems so simple yet for most people the realization that certain foods are no longer on their “list” of good to eat they can find it very difficult. It is often hard to let go of past habits to create new ones. The real question then becomes…just how serious am I about my health and vitality…??
For me I was very serious about my health and vitality!! I have the mindset that living to 100 should be everyone’s goal.
I was identified as an activator. Along with that came a new food plan. I started to eat foods that would help me to rid the chronic inflammation in my body. Kale and spinach were my new everyday friends along with chives, artichoke hearts, carrots, potatoes and just about any dark green you can think of. Interesting though, Swiss chard was not one of my new food friends. In fact it was not recommended at all. All the foods I have listed would help me to reduce inflammation in my body and as well provide vital nutrients such as vitamins, minerals such as sulfur which helps with joint health. There are many other benefits such as being anti-fungal, which can help with nail fungus. Eating these foods also helps to create alkalinity which is great for tendons and joints. Each food has it’s own nutritional super power that are there to help with my specific needs. There were many fruits that were recommended but not everyday. Some 4 to 5 times a week and some only once a week. Protein such as animal protein were recommended only a few times a week. For instance chicken was suggested to be 2-3 times a week. Beef such as steak once a week. Many different types of fish once or twice a week. I would not go hungry! Everyday I ate the foods that were rated excellent for me. Plenty of salads, potatoes, egg whites, sunflower seeds and so on.
One of my favorite ways to get my Kale and Spinach is by making a green smoothie every morning with them in it. Here is the recipe.
- Kale 30 grams
- Spinach 30 grams
- Artichoke hearts 100 grams
- Papaya 80 grams
- Hemp seeds 30 grams
- Pineapple to taste
- fresh root ginger 10 grams
- coconut water or plain filtered water 150 mil
- egg whites 80 mil
- grated nutmeg to taste
On the flip side the foods I needed to avoid were processed sugars, alcohol, caffeine, all sweets, junk food, pop, simple carbohydrate foods like white rice, all types of cheese, dairy, bread, chicken livers, and so on. For me it was an easy thing to do because I am highly motivated to have my other hip be healthy. My “why” when it comes to health is very strong.
There have been times along the way that may have felt a little deprived but it did not take me long to get back on track. Results helped!
So it began on May 21st, 2017. In the first 2 weeks I started to lose weight very quickly. My starting weight was 175 and if you looked at me you would think I was at my ideal weight. After 2 weeks i had lost 5 pounds and was closing in on breaking 170. I made sure that i was eating lots of food. My caloric intake remained high and water was an important part of the process drinking at least 8 full glasses of water everyday. On June 14th I was 165 so in just over 3 weeks I had lost 10 pounds. My hip was not “firing” like it was only a few short weeks earlier. I experimented with different ways to cook my excellent foods and found that I started to really like my early morning shakes. By the end of June I was down another 5 pounds for a total weight lose of 15 pounds! Remember I was eating like crazy! My caloric intake was high yet I was losing weight. It is amazing what happens to the body when it gets the right food. The pounds were just melting off and my hip was no longer “firing”.
In July I had a birthday and wedding anniversary so I celebrated by having a few of the food and drink that are on my avoid list. So we celebrated with some champagne and a few beer along with bread and so on. The celebrations were a ton of fun! It is not what you do once in awhile but what you do most of the time that determines the success or failure of just about anything. By the end of July I had lost a total of 18 pounds and through the month of August have remained at this weight. It seems my body has found the right set point and my hip has not “fired” at anytime in the last month.
Losing the weight has been an eye opener for me. I am at the weight I was 30 years ago. My hip is feeling better than it has since I started to experience symptoms 18 months ago. I feel that I am on the right track to full recovery!
In my next blog I will detail other factors this program addresses such as what type of fitness program is right for your body type and what is the best environment for you to live in. This is a complete personalized health program that is tailored to you and only you! There are subtle variations for each and every person who does this program. This is why it works so well.
Yours in Health,
John OneHipGuy
by theonehipguy@gmail.com | Aug 10, 2017 | Diet, Helpful Supplements, Hip Replacement Exercises, Hip Replacement Lifestyle
As you may already know I had a right hip replacement in 2012. I had an accident with and ATV in 2002 and over the next 10 years my right hip deteriorated to the point hat I needed to take action. All was good in the world and I resumed a vibrant healthy life.
18 months ago I started to notice some issues with my left hip. Needless to say I was not amused. I would find that from time to time it would “catch” which be like a lightning bolt that would shoot down my leg. I would go about my day knowing that at some point this lightning bolt would strike. It was an unpleasant feeling knowing it was coming but not knowing when.
I am very aware of health and live a healthy lifestyle so this made having another issue with my other hip frustrating.
My wife Susanne is always looking at opportunities to improve health and came across a program that she thought might help. We went to the conference and retreat and I was given a protocol on what to do.
Over the next few blogs I will detail my journey using this protocol and what effect it had on me.
So lets start from the beginning. We attended a 3 day conference to learn more about the program and how integrated it is. I was fascinated by the amount of detail that goes into this process. What I learned is that we are not all created the same and there are different body types that influence the food we should eat, the environment we should live in, what type of fitness program is best for us, how we think and how we should utilize it, how our natural tendencies are during social interaction and how to use it effectively and what our natural talents are and whether we are using them to their fullest.
The program looks at many different factors to establish what your body type is. Some of the ones that intrigued me are: Ayurvedic medicine (“Ayurveda” for short) is one of the world’s oldest holistic (“whole-body”) healing systems. It was developed more than 3,000 years ago in India. It’s based on the belief that health and wellness depend on a delicate balance between the mind, body, and spirit. Another area, Chinese medicine is a style of traditional medicine informed by modern medicine but built on a foundation of more than 2,500 years of Chinese medical practice that includes various forms of herbal medicine, acupuncture, massage (tui na), exercise (qigong), and dietary therapy. It also looks at Orthomolecular medicine is the restoration and maintenance of health through the administration of adequate amounts of substances that are normally present in the body. Nobel Prize winner Linus Pauling, one of the leading molecular chemists of the century, established this definition of orthomolecular medicine in 1968. The aging process is typically accelerated as a result of free radical exposure, frequent or chronic inflammation, and toxic exposures (such as to heavy metals or industrial and agricultural hydrocarbons). Reversing this process or slowing it down is one goal of orthomolecular therapy, along with treatment of health problems. Also included is Epigenetics. A simple definition of epigenetics is it essentially affects how genes are read by cells, and subsequently how they produce proteins.
It was determined that when I had my ATV accident in 2002 that I not only broke some ribs, dislocated my shoulder but that I also injured my liver. My blood work showed that my liver enzymes were high but not past the threshold of “normal”. When the fingertip pulse oximeter was put on my left index finger the reading was normal, however when the right hand index finger was used there was NO reading! I told them that my right index finger gets cold quite frequently. When asked how long I had this cold finger I could not recall but I suspect it was after my ATV accident. This lead to the conclusion that the liver was not functioning at its highest level and that my electrical system was not functioning properly on my right side.
Starting May 21st I incorporated a diet that was specific for my body type with an emphasis on my hip issue. I will discuss the different body types in a later blog. I weighed 175 pounds and am 5 ft 9 inches tall.
I have been using this protocol for almost 90 days and have lost 18 pounds to date and my hip issues have slowly disappeared! I am excited by the results with renewed hope that I am on the right track to have a healthy hip and lifestyle.
In my next blog I will detail the different body types and as well my diet. It is my hope that incorporating a program like this using Ayurvedic, orthomolecular and epigenetics as the base can perhaps be a solution for any of you looking for answers.
Yours in health
John Onehipguy
