Christine Foutch

Naturopathic Physician

9411 13th St W Rock Island Illinois, 61201 Show map

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Dr. Christine Foutch is a holistic physician practicing in Rock Island, IL. Holistic medicine integrates conventional and alternative therapies to prevent disease, treat disease, and most importantly promote optimal health. With Dr. Foutch's contributions, she has set out with the intention of spreading knowledge. Helping to educate individuals to gain some understanding of the biological functions of the body. She truly believes that one must acquire the knowledge and the understanding of bodily functions if one wants to truly gain success in the areas in which the individual has set out to achieve.

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PennFoster CHN 2013

PennFoster College

National Council On Strength and fitness CPT

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Christine Foutch

Bodybuilding For Weightloss? At Home Programming Making Weightloss Simple!
Skeletal-Muscle is our bodily organ of locomotion. Furthermore, it is also the largest contributor to what is considered our resting metabolism. For some additional clarity, Skeletal-Muscle plays a central role in the maintenance of our physical appearance, movement, and our metabolic...
The Energy Dates - Feel That Energetic Boost!
To say it simply, the nutrients within our foods are needed by the body. Our foods supply the nutrient-chemicals that maintain our bodily structure, regulate biochemical reactions, and supply the energy-yielding-nutrients that provide the power needed for our muscle contraction.For those within the...
Your Backyard Medicinals - Dandelion, Taraxacum Officinale
Wonders of the plants commonly viewed as weeds. They can be found rising in the cracks of sidewalks and along roadsides; patches of the included nuisances found within our lovely green lawns. As young children, many of us remember grabbing the tall standing puff of the dandelion, and with our...
Christine L. Foutch - Your Backyard Medicinals
Plants Commonly Viewed As Weeds They can be found rising in the cracks of sidewalks and along roadsides; patches of the included nuisances found within our lovely green lawns. Dandelion, Taraxacum OfficinaleRemember? As children grabbing the tall standing puff of the Dandelion, and with our...
Garlic The Great Medicinal - By Christine L. Foutch
Medicinal Garlic UseTherapeutic use of Garlic against Atherosclerosis, Coronary Thrombosis, inhibition of Platelet Aggregation, and its antibacterial activity are well-known throughout history. In 1944Allicin became identified as one of the agents responsible for the therapeutic activity of...
Garlic - Historically Among The Most Medicinal Foods - By Christine L. Foutch
Garlic; The Ancient Remedy of IllnessAmid the absence of pharmaceuticals, the Garlic-Bulb supplied the ancient pharmacies; due to their wide-ranging medicinal effects.In Ancient ChinaGarlic was of the most used medicinals. The Sumerians actively used Garlic; the belief is that they brought this...
Vitamin-C A Immune System Advantage - By Christine L. Foutch
Humans Require Vitamin CInadequate intake is associated with excessive symptoms, reflecting the diverse functions attributed to Vitamin C. Vitamin C also known as Ascorbic AcidIt is involved in all phases of wound healing, including the inflammatory phase. Vitamin C is required for white blood cell...
Vitamin C Interest in Gastritis and Gastric Disease - By Christine L. Foutch
Vitamin C also known as Ascorbic AcidIs a water-soluble vitamin, naturally present in some foods, added to others, and available as a dietary supplement.Humans Cannot Synthesize Vitamin C Vitamin C is required for the biosynthesis of collagen. Collagen is an essential component of connective...
The First Formally Recognized Bacterial Carcinogen - By Christine L. Foutch
Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) Is a gram-negative spiral-shaped bacterium that is affecting up to 50% of the world’s population; with a higher prevalence in developing countries.A very successful human pathogenThe discovery of H. pylori as the cause of gastritis and peptic ulcers led to the...
Black Maca Root - The Nutritional Benefits
Sexual Dysfunction is widespread; announced to occur in 20%-30% of men and 40-45% of women. Ultimately, going forth to produce the altered mood, modified well-being; as well as, affecting our interpersonal relationships. Pharmacological Management for these Sexual Complications currently involves...
Detox: The Removal of Toxic Substances from the Body
Today, studies have shown that the toxins and chemicals that we are all exposed to influence our health. This includes dietary and environmental factors.Some of these chemicals can disrupt the endocrine, or hormonal, system, while others affect neurotransmitters. Neurotransmitters are modified amino...
A Faster Possible Way? Gain Your Fat Loss Goals!
Get The Weight Loss ResultsWhether you are looking to lose weight, sculpt and tone your muscles, or increase your overall health and wellness, you will find many experts are in agreement that our chosen foods can considerably impact both our health and risk for disease as we age. Life would not...
The Miracle Herb: The Healing Potential Of Nigella Sativa Black Seed Oil
Nigella sativa is more recognized for the black seeds. These black seeds and nigella sativa’s cumin oils have quite a lengthy history of folk Ancestral usage. It’s particularly popular in traditional systems of medicine from the Middle East, North Africa, the Asian Subcontinent and the Far...
Nature’s Healers Nutritional Interventions The Medicinal Mushroom & Mushroom Extract Powder Benefits
Medicinal Mushroom History:Mushrooms have been frequently appreciated for their enrichment to our culinary prepared dishes. However, the Medicinal Mushrooms have been applied and accepted as a standard therapeutic measure for thousands of years. These mushroom therapies have been used quite...
The Soothing Environment - By Christine L. Foutch
Romantic AttractionThe natural experience for both men and women. The passionate union of consenting adults; freeing oneself to completely experience the tender touch of someone you fully trust.Love That Blossoms Into Kinship Intimacy in truth compels one to become vulnerable; exposed within the...
Serve Yourself Up The High Fiber Foods...Seriously! - By Christine L. Foutch
Why? Let Us Jump Right In! Fiber, the term refers to an assorted group of Plant-Polysaccharides. This refers to carbohydrates in plants; consisting of molecules of multiple simple-sugars bonded together. The Interesting Thing About FiberThat it cannot be digested. In human nutrition, cellulose is...
Fearful Situations - Social Anxiety Disorder
Self-expression, the privileged communication of one’s views. Some, great courage and personal growth arises from the freedom one feels to express their own individuality.A primary, universal human characteristic is our curious need to interact within our environment; physically, socially, and...
Type 2 Diabetes - By Christine L. Foutch
Type 2 Diabetes Is The Most CommonAround 90 to 95% of people with diabetes will fall into this category. About 1 out of every 4 people have or will have this disease. Type 2 Diabetes Can Occur At Any AgeOften developing in middle-aged or older adults, however, a growing number of teens and...
Type 1 Diabetes - By Christine L. Foutch
Juvenile-onset DiabetesType 1 Diabetes often occurs during childhood and early adolescence, typically around 12 to 14 years of age. This is why Type 1 Diabetes was once called juvenile-onset diabetes.Type 1 Diabetes CausesGenetics, immune system, and the environment causes Type 1 Diabetes. That...
What Is Diabetes Mellitus? - By Christine L. Foutch
Diabetes Is A metabolic disorder characterized by elevated levels of Glucose within the Blood; known as Hyperglycemia. First Described Over 2,000 Years AgoThis disorder caused excessive thirst, weight-loss, and sweet-smelling urine that attracted flies. Before the discovery of Insulin, there was...
Your Health Compared To Your Fitness - By Christine L. Foutch
Health Opposed To FitnessHealth is a disease-free state of well-being that improves your quality of life and independence. While fitness is based on the measurement of one's physical performance.Physical Fitness Into Two CategoriesPhysical fitness can be broken into two categories, health-related...
The Tale Of Oregano - By Christine L. Foutch
OreganoA flowering plant that belongs within the mint family (Lamiaceae). The leaves have a compacted oval appearance, arranged oppositely on their centered twig.The TrichomeThese plant hairs can change the leaf surface to help reduce heat from the sun and retain moisture. The oils and resins will...
Therapeutic Foods By Christine L. Foutch
The Suggestions We Have Heard We have all heard to eat a colorful diet, watch your weight, and exercise. First, you should ask yourself, "Are the foods I choose quality and nutrient-rich?"The Nutrients Our Bodies NeedWe need nutrients for the maintenance, repair, and growth of our structure....
Controlling Sarcopenia by Christine L. Foutch
Our Population Is Growing OlderAdults are able to live longer, healthier, more fit, and functional lives than ever before. Aging influences our perception of "self" therefore our own perceived quality of life. Aging Is Not Fully UnderstoodOur body completely changes with age, including structural...
Healthful Adequate Sleep by Christine L. Foutch
Everyone Requires SleepSleeping allows for needed renewable processes in our bodies. During our sleep, our cells repair, adapt, and stabilize from all the impacts of our day. Extensive WakefulnessIn this fast-paced world, there is extensive wakefulness. With cell phones ringing at our hips,...
Understanding Autism
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a collection of neurodevelopmental disturbances that are characterized by the identified shortage of social interactions; the verbal and nonverbal communications during the initial 3 years of life. I will repeat that for some additional clarity.A collection of...
Chen Village Style Tai Ji Quan - The Birth Of A Chinese Medicinal Art
Traditional Chinese Martial ArtsThe accumulation of the various, diverse combat-methods that have come into development throughout antiquity within China. Fighting-features that became classified by their particular common traits, and the Family or the Schools of origination.Tai Chi A...
Vital Feelings Within the Body & Mind Relationship
Due to the high prevalence of depression and its consequences, the understanding of the condition’s pathophysiology is best said to be basic. Pathophysiology is defined by the functional alterations that characterize the condition. This is related to the data that covers any additional...
Need To Detox?
For Your Health & WellnessEducational PurposesThere are many examples of detoxifications. Some examples include:Experts are now predicting that everyone potentially takes about 700 contaminants within their body.This includes not only the environmental factors, but also dietary factors as well....
The Unexpected Burden: The Spiral Bacterium Increasing the Need For Vitamin-C?
For Your Health & Wellness Educational PurposesAre you among those millions of Americans that experience something known as “fire in the belly?”For more than a century now, it has been known that bacteria are present within the human stomach. Bacteria is also believed to be the contaminants...
Meet Christine Foutch
Christine L. Foutch, CNS, CDN, PNS, ATC is a practicing Holistic Physician in Rock Island, Illinois. She specializes in physiology, weight loss, weight gain, fitness maintenance, functional range of motion, hypertrophy, strength training, and power training, among many others.The art of holistic...
What Is Fructose? - By Christine L. Foutch
What is fructose?Fructose is one of the most common ingredients in added sugars, alongside glucose. While fructose is mostly found in table sugar, it can also be found in sugary sweeteners like agave syrup and high fructose corn syrup, which are very popular in today's diet. Is fructose bad for the...
High Fructose Corn Syrup: The Most Successful Food Ingredient in Human History
Fructose is a hexose-sugar. Hexose refers to the number of carbon atoms within the sugar-molecule itself.Naturally present with glucose, and forming with sucrose, this disaccharide would be found within fruits, honey, and vegetables.Humans and most mammals have developed the ability to use fructose...
The Monosaccharide, Fructose
Early within the 1900s, the average individual took in about 15 grams of monosaccharide, otherwise known as fructose, daily.So fructose, which can also be called fruit sugar, was once a much smaller part of our human diet; with the majority of the fructose coming from the consumption of whole foods,...
Iodine Deficiency & The Functioning Thyroid
The discovery of iodine was made by chance, during the earlier part of the 19th century.It was in the year 1811, during the extraction of sodium salts for the manufacturing of gunpowder for the use by Napoleon’s army.Bernard Courtois, a French chemist, observed an unusual purple vapor coming from...
The All Important Achilles Tendon
The importance of the strength, as well as the flexibility, of the Achilles Tendon is unquestionable. This tendon withstands a lot of stress when performing the actions of running, jumping, and even walking. Whether these movements are performed for everyday activities or during the athletic...
Back Pain and Exercise? Should I?
For Your Health & WellnessEducational Purposes Christine Foutch - Holistic PhysicianBack Pain, Pains & ExerciseMany individuals have a false impression when it comes to back pain and exercise. Many people are reluctant to begin an exercise program out of fear that any stretching or...
A Continuation To The Introduction To The Phyto-Chemicals
There is definitely some uncertainty out there about which of the dietary phytochemicals or the combinations of those plant constituents, that are providing protection to our health. The significance of the role that oxidative stress can play in the development of certain chronic diseases is well...
Introduction To The Phyto-Chemicals
Plants are composed entirely of chemicals of various kinds. The name Phyto-Chemical comes from the Greek word "Phyton" which means plant.Phytochemicals are chemical compounds produced by the plants that help them to thrive, battle the competition, and fight off the predators and various pathogens....
Nutritional Deficiency Caused by Malabsorption
The structure, as well as the surface area of the small intestine, make the process of nutrient absorption very efficient. To be very clear, nutrient absorption refers to the transfer of the nutrients into and out of the enterocytes. If you remember back my previous articles, you would know that the...
The Stomach
The stomach is a storage container for our ingested foods. However, in addition to the storage and the production of gastric secretions, this guy, our stomach, gets its groove on so that the formation of chyme can take place.Not quite sure what chyme is? Let's start from the beginning.The stomach...
For Your Health & Wellness Educational Purposes
If one were to glance at the lining of the stomach, it would look as if it were covered with tiny holes. That appearance would be correct. However, if one were to magnify those holes, you would see that they are penetrating deeply into the mucosal-layer, which is just referring to the tissue lining....
For Your Health & Wellness
It has become more & more apparent to healthcare providers that, the health of the body is depending on a healthy functional gastrointestinal tract But because of the high metabolic activities as well as the Nutritional-Requirements for the GI. The cells lining it are more susceptible than...
The Chemistry of Life
For educational purposesEnergy is defined as the capacity to do work or to put matter into motion, and of course the greater amount of work done, the greater amount of energy is used doing the work. Compared with matter, energy is much less tangible, having no mass. It does not take up any space. We...
A Capacity to Change
It was about 15 billion years ago. The Universe began, a cataclysmic eruption of very hot and energy-rich subatomic particles.Seconds later the simplest elements began to take form.You may ask at this point: What were they? They were Hydrogen and Helium.As the Universe expanded, it began to cool the...
Your Natural Killer Immune Cell
For Educational PurposesResource: Anatomy and Physiology Textbook 6th EditionYour Immune SystemI bet you did not know that you have a "natural killer" circulating throughout your body.The natural killer cells are, right now, out patrolling your body in the lymph and the bloodstream. This unique...
Your Immune System
Educational PurposesResourceAnatomy and Physiology Textbook 6th EditionThe body uses a huge amount of non-specific cellular and chemical strategies to protect itself including Phagocytes, Natural Killer Cells, Anti-microbial-proteins, and fever. The inflammatory chemicals put out by damaged cells...
Your Immune System: A Look Into the Innate Defenses
For educational purposesResource: Anatomy and Physiology Textbook 6th EditionOur immune system is more of a functional system rather than a full blown organ-system. What do I mean by that?A lot of immune cells, most notably the lymphocytes, populate the lymphoid tissues while also circulating...
A Introduction To The Immune System, Your Bodily Defenses
For educational purposesResourceMicrobiology-3rd-Edition Diseases By Body SystemAnatomy and Physiology Textbook 6th EditionEvery day, we come into contact with pathogens that can cause disease....
Getting Type 2 Diabetes
Type 2 is the most common form of diabetes. 90 to 95% of people with diabetes fall in this category.Within the United States, Type 2 diabetes has become very widespread. It is estimated that 1 out of every 4 persons have or will have this disease, or have a family member with it. The American...
Getting Type 1 Diabetes
Type 1 Diabetes occurs when the pancreas is unable to produce insulin.Without insulin, most cells cannot take up glucose. This inability to take up the glucose causes the blood sugar levels to raise dangerously high. This is the reason why individuals with type 1 diabetes require daily insulin...
The History of Diabetes
Diabetes is a metabolic disorder characterized by the elevated levels of glucose in the blood. This is known as hyperglycemia.Before I get into it, let's look at some diabetes history first.It was first discovered more than 2,000 years ago as a affliction that caused excessive thirst, weight loss,...
The All-Important Range of Motion
For educational purposesResource:National Council On Strength & FitnessNCSF-ACPTThe range of motion at a joint will greatly affect the way the joint functions as well as how well it performs and the abilities to perform comfortably at varying velocities. Maintaining an optimal level of...
Health Versus Fitness
For Educational PurposesResource:National Council On Strength & FitnessNCSF CPT-Physical Fitness & HealthMany people believe that health and fitness go hand in hand together, but this is not always the case.Health is a disease-free state of well-being that allows an individual to experience...

What are the natural ways in which I can deal with hair loss?
Hair thinning can be induced by a number of factors that upset the balance between hair loss\replacement .. examples are.. high fevers.. surgery.. emotional trauma\stress.. certain drugs.. excessive vitamin A.. some antidepressants.. blood thinners.. the follicle only has so many cycles in it.. growing the fastest between the teens & the 40s.. However.. also protein deficient-diets.. lactation .. lead to the thinning of the hair.. because new hair growth stops when the protein Keratin that is needed for the synthesis of hair is not available.. .. or.. is being used for the production of milk.. READ MORE
What are the best natural ways to control diabetes?
Physical activity plays a significant role in controlling diabetes. During exercise, cellular uptake of glucose for the working muscles increases dramatically as the working muscles are in need of the glucose too. EPOC (excess post exercise oxygen consumption) increases the metabolism after the exercise bout as there is a need for the oxygen to clear out the lactic acid that was produced during the exercise. Reducing your sugar intake, focusing on lean meats, dairy, fruits & veggies. Grains are contaminated with mycotoxins reducing your intake is necessary. Mycotoxins, which are a metabolite of microbes from the soils as well as storage. Exposure is the key here so reducing your consumption is necessary. These are naturally occuring biological chemicals that can interfere with protein translation as well as transcription of the newly synthesized proteins. READ MORE
What are the best natural ways to control diabetes?
Hello and thank you for your question. In the case of type 2 diabetes, maintaining blood glucose levels can be accomplished by weight management, regular exercise, and a healthy diet. Reducing your sugar consumption is a must. Increasing your fiber intake is also a must as fiber absorbs 7-calories of sugar per gram as it binds it up and inhibits the sugar absorption and eliminates the sugars. Taking a 30-minute walk daily will reduce blood sugar levels. Increasing the intensity of the walk will increase EPOC, which is excess post-exercise oxygen consumption. This will increase your metabolism for a time after the exercise, as there is an increase of oxygen consumption to clear out the lactic acid that was produced during the exercise bout, reducing your blood sugar levels for a time after exercise as well. Eating acidic or fatty foods with the higher sugar foods will slow their absorption into the blood stream. Taking that 30-minute walk cut into 3 10-minute-walks will cause the EPOC to take place each bout of exercise, increasing your metabolism after each little walk. Physical activity plays a huge role in managing diabetes; during exercise, cellular uptake of glucose is increased, and this is done without the high levels of Insulin. This is an insulin-like effect that working muscles have on blood glucose levels as they, meaning the muscles, are more readily taking up the glucose because they need it, versus the insulin forcing the uptake and then storage. This effect will improve the blood glucose levels. Resistance training as well can improve the blood glucose levels, especially when combined with aerobic exercise, say, in a circuit. Positive adaptations are seen in glucose control, insulin action, muscular strength, and even the tolerance to the exercise. READ MORE
What are the natural ways in which I can deal with hair loss?
Hello and thank you for the question. Let's see what we can come up with. Hair thinning can be induced by a few factors that are upsetting the normal balance between hair loss and then hair replacement. Examples are high fever, surgery, severe emotional trauma\stress, certain drugs, excessive vitamin A, some antidepressants, blood thinners, anabolic steroids, and most chemotherapy drugs. Moving off that, I would like for you to take into consideration your diet. Diets that are deficient in protein can lead to the thinning of the hair because the new hair growth stops when the protein needed, which is keratin, is unavailable for the growth. In rare cases, the immune system can attack the hair follicles, and this can cause the hair to fall out in patches, but the hair follicle survives. Hair loss that eliminates the follicle...well, this is permanent. However, the follicle only has a limited number of cycles in it. With optimal conditions, the hair grows the fastest within the teen years to about the 40s, then slows. Given the fact that the hairs are shed faster than they are replaced, thus leads to the thinning. Hair is made mostly of protein; eating a diet that contains sufficient levels of protein is considered essential for keeping hair healthy, strong, and growing naturally. Spinach and other green leafy vegetables such as broccoli, kale, and Swiss chard are good sources of iron, beta carotene, folate, and vitamin C, which help keep hair follicles healthy and scalp oils circulating. Vitamin C is particularly beneficial for aiding circulation to the scalp and supporting the tiny blood vessels that are feeding the follicles. READ MORE
Lab tests
Blood test will give insights into a person's health.. examples we can use.. in some anemias, the blood can look pale.. a high fat\lipidemia.. gives the blood a yellowish hue.. forecasting problems for those with heart disease.. blood transports hormones from the releasing endocrine organ.. the endocrine system influences metabolic activity by the means of the hormones.. which travel through the blood to the targeted organ.. bind to the specific receptor creating their specific effect.. both overactivity & underactivity of a hormone can cause metabolic disturbances.. the endocrine system works on positive & negative feedback systems.. which work to keep the body within homeostasis\balance.. Homeostasis is so important that most diseases can be a result of the body falling out of balance.. as we age, the body's control systems do become less & less efficient.. which can be seen within the blood chemistry.. READ MORE
Excessive burping with stomach pain -- what's the reason?
You may have altered intestinal flora.. having an overgrowth of candida... a good probiotic should help...Dr O'hhira's Probiotics READ MORE
I don't like taking high blood pressure medication
For individuals with mild or moderate hypertension the current treatment guidelines do emphasize the role of non-pharmacological intervention such as the modifications to diet & then the participation in a routine physical activity .. there's been a large number of studies that are demonstrating that regular aerobic exercises may play a significant role in management the of the disease .. aerobic exercise used to treat high blood pressure does not have to be performed in a single long duration .. It can be done in shorter bouts... several 10 minute walks throughout the day provide the same benefits as 30 minutes of continuous walking .. at the same intensity .. as well as reducing sugar consumption.. alcohol.. smoking.. the removal of oxidizing chemicals .. Regular aerobic exercise has been found to lower blood pressure by an average of 10 mmHg in both systolic ..&.. diastolic measures ..while at the same time improvements in blood lipid profile.. &.. insulin sensitivity it also improves endothelial function.. platelet activation .. &.. the inflammatory response for individuals in stage 1-hypertension.. READ MORE
Is my vitamin b12 deficiency from my change in diet?
B 12 also called Cobalamin is unique because it cannot be made by plants or higher animals such as mammals and birds .. only micro organisms such as bacteria & fungi .. for this reason many of our dietary sources of this vitamin are not actually synthesizing it ..meaning.. making it themselves rather ... obtained from micro organisms living in the environment within the G.I. tract .. most B 12 vitamins in food is bound to proteins that must be cleaved before absorption .. these proteins are removed in the stomach by acids and the enzyme pepsin.. free B 12 then binds to the R-proteins and intrinsic factor that are also made with in the stomach the R-proteins are thought to protect the B 12 from destruction in the stomach .. in the intestine the R-protein is released while intrinsic factor remains bound to B12 once absorbed B12 is released from intrinsic factor & Bound to another protein called transcobalamin which begins the circulation of B 12 in the blood .. however .. with the dietary changes .. if you are including fish within your diet.. some good sources include.. salmon .. crab .. clams(canned).. Oysters (raw).. trout .. fortified breakfast cereal .. READ MORE
Natural treatment for kidney stone?
The herbal approach to preventing and eliminating kidney stones can include .. Java Tea .. which is said to dilate ureters allowing a small kidney stone to pass .. parsley root tea is a strong diuretic .. couchgrass .. or.. quackgrass tea.. is good for reducing the rate of kidney stones.. ginger tea may be used as compresses over The kidneys to relieve pain by means of a mild counterirritant .. dandelion .. dwarf elder.. contain phytochemicals the act as a potent diuretic .. READ MORE
I am very intolerant of narcotics
Pain can be caused by any abnormal process that changes the architecture of bones .. joints..soft tissue & organs.. swelling .. inflammation .. gas distending the hollow organs are the basic cause of pain.. repairing or correcting the disease process will usually illuminate the need for painkillers & anti-inflammatory medications.. pain is a warning signal.. & taking medication to relieve the pain is like cutting the wire to your emergency fire exit .. Honestly.. I would like a little more info here.. but.. let us talk about the joint.. The joints .. or.. articulations.. are the sites where two or more bones come together & meet.. Joints have 2-fundamental functions.. they give the skeleton mobility..&.. hold it together.. Joints are the weakest part of the skeleton.. Fibrous joints .. the bones are joined together by connective tissue collagen fibers.. & ..there is no joint cavity.. Cartilaginous joints.. are like fibrous joints.. in that they are lacking the joint cavity.. Synovial joints are those in which the articulating bones are separated by a fluid containing joint cavity... this arrangement.. allows for a lot of freedom of movement.. Now.. I am assuming.. you are having issues with a synovial joint.. A feature unique to the synovial joint.. is the joint cavity.. which is a space that contains a small amount of Synovial fluid.. The joint cavity is it enclosed by a two layer articular capsule .. or .. joint capsule.. which is strengthening the joint so that the bones are not pulled apart... the inner layer of the joint capsule.. is a synovial membrane.. composed of loose connective tissue.. the Synovial membrane functions... to make synovial fluid.. Synovial fluid is a small amount of slippery fluid that occupies... all the free spaces within the joint capsule.. The fluid is made by filtering the blood flow through the capillaries in the synovial membrane.. Synovial fluid provides a slippery weight-bearing film.. that reduces friction between the cartilages.. without this lubrication .. rubbing .. would wear away joint surfaces & .. excessive friction could overheat & destroy the joint tissues.. Synovial fluid is forced from the cartilage when a joint is compressed.. as the pressure on the joint is relieved the synovial fluid.. seeps back into the articular cartilage like water into a sponge.. this process is called weeping lubrication .. as it lubricates the free surfaces of the cartilage while nourishing the cells.. I would first.. like a look at your diet.. because .. of the functioning filtration process the synovial membrane has of the blood .. that is creating the synovial fluid.. if there is toxins within the blood .. this can alter the ability of synovial membrane to function properly .. as there toxic oxidizing chemicals around that can damage the membrane.. causing inflammation .. as.. right there .. within the area is immune eating cells .. that are clearing away .. any microbes & cellular debris.. with damage to the membrane .. this will increase the amount of the Phagocytes.. which are the immune eating cells.. within the area.. this is called inflammation.. as more & more immune cells show up .. this increases pressure .. on the nerves .. swelling .. in the area as more immune cells are showing up to fix the damage & proteins are leaking .. out of the bloodstream to fix the damage .. as well.. redness .. occurs as there is a increase in blood flow to the area... I would like you to look into Mycotoxins .. Molds are a organism which are neither plant nor animal. They are part of the fungi kingdom.. Mycotoxins are toxins produced by mold species... Myco = fungal.. &.. toxin = poison... These mycotoxins are some of the most toxic substances none in existence. ... Mycotoxins are not like a mold spore...They are a metabolite = a product of a fungal metabolism .. that the organism omits or .. puts out to kill other bacteria .. or other molds.. Mycotoxins are also very toxic to all animal groups... even in a low concentration... Aflatoxin made by Aspergillus mold is the most well known... because very toxic & carcinogenic = cancer causing... The American Food and Agriculture estimates that at least 25% of all the worlds food crop is contaminated with the mycotoxin = Aflatoxin.. &.. other mycotoxins.... Though reducing steps are taken, it is impossible to eliminate.. &.. it is the amount of exposure that is the problem.. theses are mutagenic chemicals.. that can alter DNA .. as well as newly transcribed proteins.. that have function in the body.. Reduce your grain in take.. corn.. peanuts.. peanut butter.. pistachios.. potatoes.. all grains.. are myco-toxic .. focus on low sugar fruits & berries .. veggies.. lean meats & diary.. &.. you may be able to reduce the inflammation.. just with dietary changes.. READ MORE
Does echinacea work?
Hello.. thank you for contacting me.. &.. to answer your question... Echinacea.. has been found to protect healthy cells from viral and bacterial infection .. it does this by stimulating the activity of the immune system .. in general .. helping the immune system to identify & attack pathogens & toxins.. it can take a few weeks to build up the immunity enhancing effects.. however.. it is helpful in lessening the severity of colds & the flu.. while also.. helping to speed up the recovery time.. however .. people with autoimmune disorders should use under the supervision of a physician ... I hope this helps & you have a wonderful day READ MORE
I don't sleep well, Any help?
Hello.. thank you for contacting me.. I hope you have not been waiting long .. I came across your question last evening.. &.. so we will get right to it.. Let's begin with some Education.. if you don't mind.. Named for the position below the thalamus.. we have the hypothalamus.. like the thalamus.. the hypothalamus has many functions.. &.. acting with other regions of the brain one of its functions is to regulate our sleep.. &.. wake cycles.. Meaning.. Setting the timing for our sleep-cycle.. in response to daylight.. & ..darkness cues... received from our visual pathways.. Hypothalamic disturbances can cause a number of disorders including severe body wasting .. obesity .. sleep disturbances .. dehydration .. &.. emotional imbalances.. The Pineal Gland.. secretes the hormone .. which is.. Melatonin.. which is a sleep-inducing-signal ..&.. powerful antioxidant.. The production of melatonin increases as light fades .. &.. peaks at night .. during the darkness .. The Pineal gland directly .. receives input from your visual pathways .. meaning.. your eyes.. concerning the intensity.. & .. the duration of the daylight.. Exposure to bright-light .. Suppresses .. the secretion of melatonin.. &.. Can Reset.. your biological clock .. timing .. please take into account.. your evening lighting.. phones.. tablets.. computer.. television.. as the lights can cause disturbances.. The result in the change in the melatonin levels causes the alteration of physiological processes.. meaning functioning processes .. such as .. body temperature .. sleep & appetite.. Okay so what to do.. Tart Montmorency cherry juice concentrate is reported to contain high levels of phytochemicals including .. melatonin.. the Hormone which is critical in regulating the sleep-wake cycles.. data suggests that the consumption of a tart cherry juice concentrate provides an increase in melatonin .. &.. is beneficial in improving sleep duration.. &.. quality in healthy men & women .. this may help the management of your disturbed sleep... Also.. including the whole .. fruit .. within your diet .. would be a wonderful snack/addition to meals.. as to increase melatonin levels.. The precursor .. to melatonin is serotonin.. a neurotransmitter that .. is derived from the amino acid tryptophan... 5- hydroxy tryptophan.. 5HTP.. is very similar to tryptophan.. &.. does not cause unpleasant side effects such as dry mouth.. or.. loss of libido .. 5HTP has been found to alleviate depression ..&.. function as a sleep aid .. also .. has been shown to help suppress appetite.. The majority of insomnia is due to a calcium deficiency .. Calcium is required for the utilization of tryptophan to make serotonin.. which in turn makes melatonin... illuminate anything from your diet that interferes with calcium absorption.. caffeine .. carbonated drinks.. excess sugars.. The herbal approach to insomnia can include.. Valerian.. tea or powder.. 30 minutes before bed Lavender oil has a mild sedative effect when added as bath oil .. on bedclothes.. or.. use as a massage oil.. Passion flower tea.. powdered herb.. has long been known for the sedative properties.. Chamomile tea ..has a long history as well as for bedtime.. I hope this helps enjoy your day READ MORE
Long term narcotic use
Hello thank you for contacting me I hope you have not been waiting for long.. I came across your question last evening.. Okay.. to begin.. very frequent .. mild exercise ..such as walking ..&.. then the consumption of 4 to 6 cups of fruit & veggies per day .. along with 8 to 10 glasses of water per day will solve simple constipation.. ground flaxseed .. is a wonderful way to get extra fiber in your diet.. adding it to say .. yogurt.. is quite yummy.. make sure you are getting enough fiber within your diet.. fiber is undigestible .. we do not have the enzymes to break down fiber..so it goes through the intestinal tract in tact.. absorbing.. toxins & excess sugars.. every gram of fiber potentially.. can absorb about 7-calories of sugar.. fiber cannot be digested.. &.. as it moves through the intestines it helps to strengthen .. the intestinal muscle.. try to increase your fiber intake.. 25-30 grams.. daily.. Fiber provides the bulk.. needed for peristalsis which is the wavelike motion the muscles create.. that moves the food through the intestines.. The bulk.. The fiber can create can give ... the ability for a good grip downwards .. I guess you could say.. sorry if that is unpleasant .. for the intestinal wall muscle.. as it trys to move the substances through.. this gripping action will strengthen the muscle within the intestinal wall.. Probiotics .. are organisms .. that contribute to the health of the intestinal tract .. they are the beneficial bacteria .. helping to fight .. illness as well as disease.. The use of a probiotics can keep your intestines clean.. illuminate bad breath caused by intestinal putrefaction... constipation .. foul smelling flatulence .. &.. aid in the treatment of acne & other skin problems as well as strengthen the immune system .. which.. weakens as we age.. You can expect a probiotic to help correct bowel.. problems including.. bloating .. constipation .. gas.. I would recommend Dr. O'hhira's Probiotics.. Magnesium supplementation may help relieve constipation .. as it relaxes your bowels & pulls water into your intestines. The water helps soften & bulk up your stool.. which can make it easier to pass.. taking 2- 200mg tablets.. before bed may help for the next morning.. however.. please remember.. if taken more then necessary.. you will have watery stools.. I hope this helps.. enjoy your day READ MORE
Hand pain after carpal tunnel surgery
Hello thank you for contacting me. I hope today finds you well. To answer your question, some individuals have pain along their incision, the area may stay sensitive after the surgery and there is a possibility of excessive scar tissue building up causing issues. If too much scar tissue forms, the nearby soft tissues can well become bound together. The incision may appear raised and the nearby skin can feel tight. It may feel as if there is a bump beneath the incision area and your wrist and hand movements may feel some restrictions. The scar tissue can bind the flexor tendons and median nerve preventing the smooth glide through the carpal tunnel and pain and loss of range of motion can occur. However, within some severe cases, surgery may be needed to remove the extra scar tissue and you may need to see your surgeon to examine the area. I hope this helps. Have a wonderful day. READ MORE
Natural Appetite suppressant
Hello thank you for contacting me.. I hope your day is going well.. Look for .. the seagate products Nopal Cactus fiber supplement .. it re-absorbs about 50-Times its weight ... &.. when taken... it provides a feeling of fullness.. &.. reduces hunger. .. however the root cause of weight challenges are generally mineral-deficiencies ..resulting in what we call... the munchies.. failure to deal with the mineral deficiencies will result in .. cravings .. binge-eating ... &.. well.. the munchies.. I would recommend.. eating regularly.. every 3 to 4 hours.. focusing on.. Low sugar fruits and berries.. lean meats.. and low-fat organic dairy.. and fresh veggies.. eating small meals every 3 to 4 hours will keep your blood sugar levels stable as well as reducing your cortisol levels.. cortisol is the stress hormone.. if your blood sugar drops.. your body will see this as a stress.. and cortisol will be released.. cortisol.. will.. reduce your muscle mass as the underfed muscle has now become a stress .. this will reduce your lean tissues which are also your metabolically active tissues decreasing your metabolism.. making it even more difficult to lose weight.. eating regularly.. Will keep the lean tissues fed.. &.. keep your metabolism high.. so you can burn the fat.. Please reduce your grain consumption.. Grains.. are contaminated with Mycotoxins.. what is that.. they are a product of a fungal metabolism.. myco = fungus.. toxin -is poison.. within the storage process of our grains.. those warm silos are a perfect environment for the replication of tiny microbes... bacteria and yeast cells.. And .. they battle each other with their toxins.. which damages the food supply.. you can cook off mold but these toxins stay.. which does cellular damage.. please for your own benefit check into the Myco-toxicity of our grain supply ... look into aflatoxin B1.. which is a common contaminated of peanuts .. corn.. our grain supply.. these toxins.. interfere with the translation of newly transcribed proteins .. creating toxic malfunctioning proteins.. as well as interfering with the replication of DNA.. causing cancer.. creating all kinds of havoc within the body.. also if you have a yeast condition within the body .. as well .. they are parasites.. surviving off you and what you ingest.. causing cravings.. as you are battling for your own ingested nutrients.. READ MORE

Areas of expertise and specialization

HypertrophyDisease ReversalPersonalized Nutritional InterventionEducation Functional AnatomyEducation Biochemical ProcessesSpecial Populations ProgrammingWeight LossWeight GainCardiovascular Fitness ProgrammingHypertrophyStrength TrainingPower Training

Faculty Titles & Positions

Chiropractic Assistant (C.A.) Harmony Chiropractic Arts 2022 - Present

Professional Memberships

International Association of Healthcare Professionals

Professional Society Memberships

The International Association of HealthCare Professionals (IAHCP)

What do you attribute your success to?

Being fascinated by the body and wanting to wholeheartedly understand it.

Teaching and speaking

Christine set out to educate individuals through sharing information and educational facts. Her goal is putting individuals in control of their healthcare through understanding the functions of the human body.

Hobbies / Sports

Hobbies = Continuing Education = Anatomy, Physiology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Pharmacology, Nutrition, Spending Time With family & kids .. Sports = Black Belt, Kick-Boxing, Bodybuilding, Cross-Training

Areas of research

Holistic Health, Disease Reversal, Weight management, physical rehabilitation, Nutrition, biochemistry, biomechanics, anatomy, physiology, immunology, microbiology