Platinum Nutrition Program success stories
Most of us come out of summer and enter the fall feeling a little heavier, a little fatigued, and a little further from the habits we had in the spring. Vacations, barbecues, and late nights are worth every minute, but they add up. And the holidays are around the corner. Now is the best time and last stretch of the year to check in on your metabolic health before the holiday parties, and our 21-day nutrition program in San Jose was built for exactly this window.
Why Gut Health Matters Going Into Cold & Flu Season
There is another important reason why the timing matters. As cold and flu season (what we call Cold & Cookie Season) begins, your immune system’s effectiveness is closely tied to the health of your digestive system. About 70 to 80 percent of your immune function is connected to your gut. This means that maintaining a healthy gut and providing your body with proper nutrition in the weeks leading up to this season directly impacts how well your body can defend itself.
Last week, we discussed how optimal nutrition supplies the essential building blocks your body needs to repair and regenerate tissue, especially as we work to correct nerve obstructions caused by a Neuro-Structural Shift. This week we want to show you what that looks like for the people who have done the program.
What Previous Participants Have Reported
- A stronger immune system through the season
- Better quality sleep
- Less brain fog and clearer thinking
- A heightened sense of energy, with less dependency on caffeine
- Cleansing your system, less bloating, improved digestive health
- Reduced systemic inflammation, which supports faster healing and less pain
- Healthier-looking skin, hair, and nails
- Weight loss and faster recovery from workouts
- Insight into which foods genuinely work for you, and more nutrition knowledge to carry forward
Platinum Nutrition Program Reviews, In Their Own Words
Krista F. is a teacher, and frequent sickness used to be part of the job. “The most unexpected change that I noticed was that I was able to sleep better. I also noticed that I get sick far less than I used to.” With the program and her chiropractic care together, she wrote, “I’m hardly ever sick, even when so many of my students and colleagues are.”
Bill H. came in discouraged about his weight and energy despite riding nearly 1,700 miles on a bicycle that year. Through the program, he expected to be hungry, and he never was. He expected the food to be boring, and it wasn’t. He did not expect “to learn that I could fundamentally change how I eat and how I snack,” and that after 21 days, “that first cup of coffee when it was all over really wasn’t that tasty!”
Andrew L. has now completed the program several times, as an annual check-in on his metabolic health. “I no longer spend time thinking about diet or fasting. It is just a habit now.”
Why Nutrition Matters for Your Chiropractic Care
Chemical stress from a poor diet is one of the three major stressors that contribute to a Neuro-Structural Shift. A Neuro-Structural Shift is a measurable change in the structure of the spine that affects the nervous system it protects, disrupting the signals that travel through it. It has two components: the spinal alignment and movement, and the nerve communication traveling through the spine. At our San Jose office, Dr. Karo Isajan looks for that shift with a thorough analysis, including 4-View Motion X-rays and a detailed physical exam, and builds your recommendation of care around what he finds.
Chronic systemic inflammation works against the tissue we are trying to heal and rebuild. When your nutrition is lacking, your body doesn’t receive enough protein, vitamins, minerals, and healthy fats, essential nutrients for building strong, resilient tissues. As a result, new connective tissue, muscle, and even bone formed during the healing process can be weaker and less able to withstand daily stress. Once inflammation is reduced and the right building blocks are available, your body can produce healthier, more structurally sound tissue as your spine is corrected.
The Next Group Starts September 21
Our next group runs from September 21 through October 11, finishing well before the holidays. It is 21 days of whole foods, food-based supplements and shakes, a recipe booklet, daily support emails, and a Facebook group, with Dr. Karo and the team guiding you the whole way. Beginning on day 22, we reintroduce foods one group at a time, so you finish knowing what works for your body. Dr. Karo, Krystel, and Kristen are all doing it with you.
Practice Members from San Jose, Campbell, Willow Glen, and Los Gatos join us for the program each season. If you are already a Practice Member, bring it up at your next visit, and we will walk you through what is involved, or email us at info@platinumchiroca.com to hold your spot. If you are new to Platinum Chiropractic, schedule a Complimentary Consultation and we can talk about your care and the program together.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the best time of year to do a nutrition reset?
The weeks between the end of summer and the start of the holidays. Summer habits have added up, the holiday parties have not started, and cold and flu season is about to begin. Our next 21-day group in San Jose runs September 21 through October 11, which finishes well before the holidays.
How is gut health connected to the immune system?
About 70 to 80 percent of your immune cells are located in the gut, so the health of your digestive system is closely tied to how well your body defends itself. Providing your body with proper nutrition in the weeks leading up to cold and flu season supports both.
What results do people report from the Platinum Nutrition Program?
Previous participants have reported a stronger immune system, better sleep, less brain fog, more energy with less caffeine, less bloating, reduced inflammation, healthier skin, hair, and nails, weight loss, faster recovery from workouts, and a clearer sense of which foods work for their body. Results vary from person to person.
Does nutrition affect chiropractic care?
Yes. Chemical stress from a poor diet is one of the three major stressors that contribute to a Neuro-Structural Shift, and systemic inflammation works against the tissue your body rebuilds as your spine is corrected. Dr. Karo Isajan looks at the underlying cause of a problem, and nutrition is part of that picture.