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Wednesday, November 19, 2008

THE MUSCULOSKELETAL SYSTEM 人体支柱 骨肌系统

The human body needs the support of the musculoskeletal system - bones, joints, cartilage and muscles - to house delicate organs and physiological systems.

无论是高耸入云的摩天大楼,还是平常的房屋建筑,都必须依靠坚实牢固的梁柱来支撑,以让整栋建筑物的钢架结构稳固而安全。人体也是一样,由骨骼,关节,软骨与肌肉组成的骨肌系统就好比楼房的支架,为人体提供其他器官与系统的基本生存结构。

Important Functions Of The Musculoskeletal System

The musculoskeletal system supports the body's weight and enables the body to stand straight and move. The bones and muscles protect the head, the delicate structures in the thorax and the various body systems. The red bone marrow in the bones is the source of white and other blood cells. Bones also store minerals, especially calcium and phosphorus, and fat cells in the marrow cavity can store lipids.


骨肌系统的重要功能

骨肌系统肩负着许多重要的功能,包括支撑身体的重量,同时让身体能够直立与行动。骨肌与肌肉能够保护头部和胸腔内的精细结构,也为人体个器官的系统 运作提供保护。骨骼中的红骨髓是白血球和其他细胞的泉源。此外,骨骼还可作为矿物质的储存场所,尤其是钙。磷等,骨髓腔内的脂肪细胞也可储存脂质。



Dietary Habits Influence The Health Of The Musculoskeletal System

Imbalanced diets, lack of exercise and excessive work pressure often cause problems in the musculoskeletal system of many people. Counties people worldwide suffer from musculoskeletal diseases and symptoms such as joint diseases, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, spinal diseases and lower back pain. Research shows that inappropriate nutritional intake will weaken the immune system. This is the chief cause of the body's inability to resist invading bacteria and viruses.


Hence, a balance diet is crucial for prevention of various musculoskeletal diseases. The human immune system can help repair bodily tissues, but you must provide the best nutrients by eating nutritious fresh vegetables and fruits, before the immune system is able to repair damaged bones or muscle tissue.


饮食习惯影响骨肌系统健康

现代人的生活形状,例如饮食失调,疏于运动,工作压力过大等往往造成许多人的骨肌系统出现问题,而这些毛病对人们的影响是不容忽视的。目前,全球有 无数人正受到关节病变,风湿性关节炎,骨关节炎,骨质疏松症,脊槯疾病,下背痛等骨肌系统疾病或症状所折磨。研究发现,不适当的营养摄取是削弱免疫系统, 导致身体无法对抗这类疾病侵害的主要原因。


因此,在预防各种骨肌系统疾病方面,均衡的饮食十分关键。这是因为人体的免疫系统具有自行修复身体组织的功能,多吃有益新鲜的蔬菜与水果,才可为免疫系统提供最好的养分,帮助修补受损的骨骼或肌肉组织。


Osteoporosis

Osteoporosis is a disease characterized by low bone mass and structural deterioration of bone tissue, leading to an increased susceptibility to fractures. Many people try to prevent osteoporosis by increasing calcium intake through their diet. For example, they drink lots of cow's milk. From as early as the 19th century, scientists have warned that diet rich in animal protein will cause calcium to be lost through urine, resulting in calcium deficiency.


There are many other sources of calcium, many green vegetables such as broccoli and Chinese kales are good sources of calcium that are easily absorbed by the human body. Some legumes, especially soy, are highly nutritious and rich in calcium. Phytochemicals unique to soy - soy isoflavones - can effectively prevent calcium loss, enhance the body's calcium absorption and increase bone density.


骨质疏松症

骨质疏松症是由于骨质减少和骨组织结构退化,导致骨折危险增加的一种疾病。许多人为了预防骨质疏松症,可能会选择在饮食中提高钙质的摄取量,譬如喝大量牛奶。早在19世纪,科学家就已发现,过量摄取动物性蛋白质会导致钙从尿液中流失,更导致骨骼缺钙。


其实,富含钙质的营养来源很多,许多绿色蔬菜,如花椰菜,芥蓝就是钙质的良好来源,且容易被人体吸收。而一些豆类,尤其是大豆,极具营养又富含钙质。大豆中独有的植物营养素大豆异黄酮能够有效地防止钙质流失,促进人体对钙质的吸收,同时增加骨质密度。


Rheumatoid Arthritis

Most people attribute the cause of their swollen, painful or stiff joints to problems with their joints, the lack of calcium or aging bones. Rheumatoid arthritis (RA), one of the most common types of joint diseases, is in fact linked to a malfunctioning immune system. When an immune system malfunctions, it may lead to allergies or autoimmune diseases. RA is a type of autoimmune disease, whereby the immune system is unable to distinguish between enemy cells and the body's own healthy cells or tissues. People of any age can develop RA.


Thus, intake of suitable nutrients to maintain a balanced immune system is very important for effective prevention of RA. Plant foods help maintain the body's balanced and do not disrupt the immune system's functions. At the same time, they help defend the body against various disease.


风湿性关节炎

当大多数人的关节发生红肿,疼痛或僵硬等情况时,往往以为只是关节部位出现问题,或是由于缺乏钙质,骨骼老化所致。然而,导致一种最普遍的关节病变 之一,“风湿性关节炎”的原因,实际上与免疫系统失调有关。失调的免疫系统会导致过敏或自体免疫疾病的发生。而风湿性关节炎就属于自体免疫疾病,是由于免 疫系统无法分辨敌我而盲目地攻击自己的细胞或组织所造成,可发生与任何年龄层。


因此,若要有效地预防这种自体免疫疾病,摄取适当的营养来维持免疫系统的平衡非常重要,完整植物性食物所提供的营养能够支持身体的均衡状态,而不会扰乱免疫系统的正常运作,同时能够帮助身体不受各种疾病的侵袭。


Adopt Early Prevention Measures

Adjusting our diet and lifestyle can help prevent musculoskeletal diseases. Experts recommend moderate exercise, good body posture, a healthy weight and sufficient rest to help prevent musculoskeletal diseases. Eating foods rich in bone-and muscle-strengthening nutrients like calcium and vitamins helps the musculoskeletal system to run smoothly, as well as prevent diseases caused by an imbalance in the immune system.


However, choosing appropriate nutrients is very important. Nutritional Immunology advocates wholesome plant foods provide the body with suitable, balance nutrition and help keep the immune system healthy and balance without any side effect. Hence, take note of the nutrient intake from the daily diet to ensure the immune system receives suitable nourishment. That, plus a healthy lifestyle, is the best way to prevent musculoskeletal diseases from robbing us of our healthy.


及早做好预防措施

大部分疾病都能通过饮食与生活方式的调整加以预防,骨肌系统疾病也不例外。专家指出,维持适度的运动,正确的身体姿势,健康的体重及充分的休息有助 于预防因老化或生活习惯导致骨肌疾病而从饮食中摄取富含增强骨骼与肌肉的营养,例如钙质,维生素等养分有助于保持骨肌系统功能正常运作,以及预防因免疫系 统失调而引起的疾病。


然而必须注意,选择正确而适当的营养非常重要。营养免疫学所提倡的完整植物性食物,能为人体提供适当,均衡的营养,帮助免疫系统维持健康平衡的状 态,而不会造成任何副作用。因此,在日常生活中注意营养的摄取,以让免疫系统得到适当的滋养,再配合健康的生活方式,是防止骨肌疾病剥夺健康的最佳方法。

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