!Connective tissue and extracellular matrix (ECM)

There are different forms of ((Musculoskeletal - Connective Tissue|connective tissue)) such as ((Musculoskeletal - Bones|bones)), tendons and ligaments, muscle, organ and ((Integumentary - Skin - Adipose Tissue|subcutaneous)) fascia, glial tissue and soft connective tissue.

The __basic substance__ of the connective tissue, the ECM, makes up about 30% of the body weight. It surrounds every cell group of the parenchyma, which it nourishes and cleanses. It forms the bed of the terminal pathway, i.e. the capillary bed for ((Circulatory - Blood|blood)) and ((Circulatory - Lymphatic System|lymph)). All fibers of the peripheral ((Nervous - System Overview|nervous system)) also end up in it.
Further embedded in it are various types of __fibres__ with different properties; among them are collagen, elastin and reticular (cross-linking) fibres.
Furthermore, there are different __cell types__: Fibrocytes, which build the basic substance, lymphocytes, fat cells and other cells belonging to the immune system.

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The ECM consists mainly of __macromolecules of sugar-protein compounds__. They are called proteoglycans and glucosaminoglycans and bind and structure the tissue fluid, which in turn makes up 20-25% of the body weight.
The ECM forms a functional unit with the cell assemblies of the parenchyma because it nourishes and disposes of them (a "brain stem" related function). It also has a protective function (corresponds to the cerebellum) and conveys information (corresponds to the cerebral cortex). Thus, each cell group is directly dependent on the ECM in its function.
Between cells and ECM there is always a basal membrane, which regulates protection, nutrition and disposal of the cells once again.

The ECM behaves electrically like a __liquid crystal__: it can form various oscillation patterns and hyperbolic tunnels that serve to transport substances. Silicon as an electrical semiconductor seems to play a decisive role in this process. Other minerals are also involved in these processes, while heavy metals such as cadmium, lead and mercury can massively impede these functions or bring them to a complete standstill.

The ECM is holographically organized, which means that every part of the body contains all the information of the body. This makes it possible to obtain information from different parts of the body via so-called __reflex zones__ and to transmit healing impulses (regulatory impulses) to them.
''(summarized from Hartmut Heine - textbook of biological medicine - Hippokrates) ''

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!!META-Health Themes
ECM is related to all tissues and to all biological issues.
Especially __self-image and self-esteem__ influence the respective biological functions and, in case of conflict, cause reduced function, acidification, possibly "tissue poisoning" and tissue weakening.

!!Practice
A flexible and holistic approach to symptoms and the manifestation of body shapes: since both the external and internal milieu have an effect on ECM, it can be used for diagnosis and therapeutic work. Thought, breathing, movement, touch and nutrition complement each other for the desired effect.
__Orientation__ for the connective tissue is __lightness, alignment, connectedness and freedom__ for the human being and its organs. 
