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Bone Density Chart: Understand Your Bone Density Testing Scores

Jun 23, 2020 · UHN Staff · Bones & Joints

Osteoporosis is an insidious illness that sneaks up on you. Studies suggest that about 50 percent of women over the age of 50 will suffer a fracture related to bone loss. And each year, approximately 80,000 men have a hip fracture. That’s why it’s so critical to undergo bone density … Read More

Are You Getting Enough Vitamin D To Prevent Osteoporosis Symptoms?

May 6, 2020 · UHN Staff · Bones & Joints

Osteoporosis is often a silent disease, as there are virtually no symptoms until a bone fracture occurs. Because of this, many women do not worry about their osteoporosis risk until they are diagnosed. But you shouldn’t wait until your bones are weak and brittle to give attention to your health. … Read More

The Unusual Link Between Low Stomach Acid and Osteoporosis

May 5, 2020 · UHN Staff · Bones & Joints

Dr. Jonathan Wright, MD, a well-known natural healing physician in Renton, Washington reports that 90 percent of his patients with osteoporosis have low stomach acid. What's the link? If stomach acid is low, he explains, your body won't be able to absorb calcium, strontium, magnesium and the other minerals critical … Read More

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Why Is Sugar Bad for You?

Apr 23, 2020 · Jami Cooley, RN, CNWC · Bones & Joints

Osteoporosis poses a disease threat that is greater than that of both hypertension (high blood pressure) and breast cancer, according to the World Health Organization. Yet this insidious and debilitating bone disease rarely gets the attention it deserves. Nonetheless, deterioration of the bones and increased risk of fractures is a … Read More

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Osteoporosis Risk Factors May Influenced by Alcohol– Either Good or Bad

Apr 22, 2020 · Kathleen Jade, ND · Bones & Joints

Indulge in more than two drinks a day and your bones become less dense and more prone to break, increasing your risk of osteoporosis. The fact that too much alcohol weakens bones has been known for quite some time now. Since 2005, two large studies have confirmed alcohol as one … Read More

Magnesium for Bone Health

Apr 21, 2020 · UHN Staff · Bones & Joints

We know that calcium is crucial to bone health, but it can't do its job without magnesium. Without magnesium, the body cannot: Adequately absorb calcium Stimulate calcitonin, a hormone that draws calcium from the blood and tissues back into the bones. Suppress parathyroid, another hormone that breaks down bone Convert … Read More

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Osteoporosis: One Back Pain Cause

Apr 16, 2020 · Leonaura Rhodes, MD · Bones & Joints

Osteoporosis is a condition of very low bone density that is commonly seen in women over the age of 50. It also can occur in men, typically after age 65. When bones lose density, either from having low bone mass or excessive bone loss, they become fragile and more likely … Read More

Bone Loss Test Alternatives: Understanding Urine NTX and Serum CTX Tests

Apr 15, 2020 · Kathleen Jade, ND · Bones & Joints

Bone resorption testing is becoming known as an accurate and inexpensive way to measure the rate of bone loss. Many integrative physicians now see these labs, such as the urine NTX or the serum CTX test, as invaluable in evaluating osteoporosis, since they can identify excessive bone loss before too … Read More

Hormonal Imbalance in Women: A Simple Self Test May Provide Answers

Apr 15, 2020 · UHN Staff · Bones & Joints

Menopause or perimenopause can be a rough time in a woman’s life as estrogen levels decline often causing a host of symptoms. Weight gain, dry skin, food cravings, and irritability – these can all be clues that your hormones are in flux and your monthly cycle may be coming to … Read More

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Ginkgo Biloba Benefits: May Help Memory Loss, Vertigo, Osteoporosis and More

Apr 15, 2020 · UHN Staff · Bones & Joints

Ginkgo biloba benefits has long been used to enhance memory as numerous research studies have confirmed its use for treating Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. It is also well-known to increase blood circulation for conditions such as intermittent claudication (reduced blood flow to the legs) as well as … Read More

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