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Clearing The Calcium Confusion by Miriam Nelson, Ph.D.

18th September 2009
Recent news reports about taking calcium may have confused women, but it is important to go beyond the headlines for your health care. Two recent studies confirmed that women who consistently took calcium and vitamin D reduced their risk for fractures, re... Read >
Author: wbdoyle

Fracture Proof Your Bones

16th September 2009
Fracture-Proof Your Bones The most important nutrient isn't calcium John Neustadt, ND Montana Integrative Medicine September 11, 2009 More than 10 million Americans have the bone-weakening disease osteoporosis -- approximately 15% of women and 4%... Read >
Author: Nutritional Biochemistry Inc

Testosterone- Do Women Need It?

02nd September 2009
The question on whether to take testosterone supplements after menopause depends on many variables. In general, this hormone helps to elevate mood as well as improve concentration. It helps to reduce fatigue and also increases sexual desire. This is a mal... Read >
Author: Mercy

Magnesium is important in calcium metabolism and bone health

18th August 2009
More than half of the magnesium found in the body is located in bone. In addition to its presence in bone, magnesium is important in calcium metabolism and bone health because it is required for parathyroid hormone secretion. Parathyroid hormone (PTH) is ... Read >
Author: sulamita

Fracture-Proof Your Bones: The Most Important Nutrient Isn’t Calcium

29th July 2009
More than 10 million Americans have the bone-weakening disease osteoporosis - approximately 15% of women and 4% of men over the age of 50. Another 34 million or so have osteopenia - bone density that is below normal and may lead to osteoporosis. And every... Read >
Author: Dr. John Neustadt

Best Osteoporosis Treatments

20th July 2009
The Osteoporosis, "porous bones", is a disease that causes bones to become fragile and brittle and very susceptible to fractures. These fractures occur typically in the hip, spine, and wrist. Bone fractures can make it very difficult for anyone to do his/... Read >
Author: steven marks

Osteoporosis Management

07th July 2009
Osteoporosis Overview Osteoporosis is a health condition in which the thickness of the bones is reduced and they become more prone to fracture. The bone mineral density (BMD) is reduced significantly which disrupts the bone micro architecture and alte... Read >
Author: milehigh

Osteoporosis Management

10th June 2009
Osteoporosis Overview Osteoporosis is a health condition in which the thickness of the bones is reduced and they become more prone to fracture. The bone mineral density (BMD) is reduced significantly which disrupts the bone micro architecture and alte... Read >
Author: milehigh

10 Great Reasons to Strength Train For the Rest of Your Life

19th May 2009
Are you looking to be strong and fit for life, strong enough to take off for the slopes at a moment's notice, continue playing a sport, or spend holidays tramping in out of the way locations around the world? The simple answer to achieve any of these leve... Read >
Author: Gen Wright

Screen For Bone Mineral Density Quickly And Easily During Routine Patient Examinations

07th May 2009
Many individuals are at risk for osteoporosis. This includes all women over the age of sixty five, postmenopausal women, people with an overactive thyroid or those who take steroids, among others. Because this serious condition can lead to bone fracture... Read >
Author: Jonothan Blocker

Women's Health And Fitness Needs

16th February 2009
Fitness, muscle-building and gym work-outs have gone beyond the traditional all-male club. With the hype over fitness and health and a healthy lifestyle, women have joined the club as well. However, men and women have different fitness needs.Women’s fit... Read >
Author: suegold

Women Suffering From Type 2 Diabetes and Consuming Avandia or Actos at Increased Fracture Risk

09th January 2009
Women who consume Avandia (rosiglitazone) or Actos (pioglitazone) for their type 2 diabetes condition may be at an increased risk of bone fractures among their hips as well as other body parts, according to a study recently published in the Canadian Medic... Read >
Author: Legal

Evista– Preferred Choice of Osteoporosis Patients

06th January 2009
Evista has been the preferred choice of doctors for more than ten years and they are successfully prescribing this medication for the treatment of osteoporosis and breast cancer in post menopausal women. The preferred medication of doctors has also become... Read >
Author: Article Publisher

Exercise Can Help Reduce the Risk of Type 2 Diabetes

01st December 2008
People at risk of type 2 diabetes can delay and even prevent developing it by following a healthy lifestyle, including regular physical activity, making healthy food choices and reducing the size of their waistline. Nic Linford, Fernwood Fitness' Weigh... Read >
Author: Chelsi

What is Osteoporosis?

27th October 2008
Men and women of all ages are at risk for developing osteoporosis. If you would like to learn more about osteoporosis screening and bone density scans, consult a physician or radiologist near you. Body Text: Osteoporosis is a degenerative disease that... Read >
Author: AC Teeple

Natural Healing In Australia With Chinese Medicine

27th October 2008
Reflecting on classical, ancient Chinese beliefs and with an astonishing tradition going back as far as the third century B.C., Chinese Medicine has continually developed and expanded in response to changing clinical conditions of modern-day times. Tradit... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer

Preventing Bone Loss With Omega 3 Fatty Acids - Amazing Natural Health Remedies

22nd July 2008
In one study, rats had their ovaries removed, decreasing their estrogen levels (simulating menopause). This was expected to show a decrease in bone density. This simulated menopausal condition lead to inflammation, which lead to bone density loss. However... Read >
Author: Dianne M. Buxton

Preventing Bone Loss With Omega 3 Fatty Acids - Amazing Natural Health Remedies

22nd July 2008
There are many studies to show that adding omega 3 fatty acids to your diet preserves your bone density. The phenomena of losing bone density in older people, or at the beginning of menopause for women, is related to inflammation. Since omega 3 oils can d... Read >
Author: Dianne M. Buxton

Health Benefits of Minerals

05th June 2008
Potassium: low blood sugar, regulate blood pressure, heart diseases, water flow in the body, muscle disorders, cramps, brain function, diabetes, kidney disorders, arthritis Minerals are elements that originate in the Earth and cannot be created by livi... Read >
Author: peterhutch

It Takes Just Minutes A Week To Profoundly Reverse the Biomarkers of Aging

19th February 2008
Wearing glasses, hearing aids and dying one's hair are effective methods of reversing the effects of aging, but the most effective thing we can do to reverse the aging process is to do regular strength training exercise. It is the most effective exercise ... Read >
Author: John Kelly

Osteoporosis Explained - Causes And Osteoporosis Treatment

06th November 2007
Osteoporosis is a disease of bone leading to an increased risk of fracture. In osteoporosis the bone mineral density (BMD) is reduced, bone microarchitecture is disrupted, and the amount and variety of non-collagenous proteins in bone is altered. Osteopor... Read >
Author: Alien

What is The Best Osteoporosis Treatment?

02nd May 2007
Osteoporosis and Osteoporosis Treatment Osteoporosis, "porous bones", is a disease that causes bones to become fragile and brittle and very susceptible to fractures. These fractures occur typically in the hip, spine, and wrist. A fracture or broken b... Read >
Author: supplementguy

You May Need Magnesium Supplements

02nd May 2007
Magnesium Supplements and the Benefits of Magnesium As the fourth most abundant mineral in the body, magnesium is essential to your good health. Approximately half of your total body magnesium is found in your bones and the other half is distributed th... Read >
Author: supplementguy

Thyroid disease secondary, to other health problems

18th April 2007
We know that thyroid disease is a problem that can arise in special situations or can be a problem secondary to other diseases. Secondary or tertiary types of hypo or hyperthyroidism are treated as same as primary cases of hypo or hyperthyroidism. Du... Read >
Author: groshan fabiola

Why Women Need Strength Training

01st April 2007
Woman tend to shy away from weight and resistance training, especially heavy lifting. They prefer to do light weights with lots of reps or long slow cardio. Many think lifting heavy weights will bulk them up which is not possible because women lack t... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer

Strontium Supplements Better Than Osteoporosis Drugs

10th February 2007
Strontium – The first Bone BUILDING Supplement! In the last 5 years, there have been 4 groundbreaking studies showing amazing increases in bone mineral density and reduced fracture risk with Strontium supplementation.1-6 Existing drugs for osteoporo... Read >
Author: supplementguy

Low Calorie Diets May Lead to Bone Loss

06th February 2007
Individuals who lose weight on low calorie diets alone may be susceptible to bone loss. The same is not seen when exercise is included as part of an overall fat loss plan. Most US adults are either overweight or obese. The most common treamtent... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer

Hormone Therapy Reduced Physical Post Menopausal Symptoms

15th May 2006
Many post-menopausal women developed typical menopausal symptoms after discontinuation of HRT, with vasomotor and urogenital complaints being the most commonly reported. During post-menopause, most women experience a decrease in their menopausal symptoms... Read >
Author: Valipat m.

Preventing Fractures in the Elderly with Vitamin D

01st April 2006
The best sources of vitamin D are dairy products and sunlight. Babies, vegetarians, and the elderly are more susceptible to vitamin D deficiency than other people. Of these people, the elderly have the greatest need for vitamin D. This is evident in the n... Read >
Author: John Gibb

Lifetime vitamins Dietary Supplements

01st February 2006
About Lifetime Vitamins Today more than ever, people are looking for value when making purchases and want to spend their money wisely. When buying the LifeTime brand at your local health food store, you are guaranteed to have purchased a quality, meaning... Read >
Author: Home herb