natural osteoporosis treatment
UHN Staff
Many women and men diagnosed with osteoporosis are immediately prescribed prescription drugs which, they discover sooner or later, can have difficult-to-tolerate side effects as well as frightening long-term risks. Can osteoporosis be reversed? This realization leads many individuals with osteoporosis to ask, "Can osteoporosis be reversed without drugs?" Unfortunately, there … Read More
Kathleen Jade, ND
You probably know there’s more to bone health and natural osteoporosis treatment than calcium and vitamin D. Do you know about the vital importance of vitamin K for healthy bones? Vitamin K, which is especially abundant in green leafy vegetables like kale, is essential for maintaining bone strength and plays … Read More
Chandra Johnson-Greene
Few fruits are as versatile as the tomato—we use them to top salads and in sandwiches, they’re the base of ketchup, barbecue sauce, and other popular condiments, and they add both a sweet and savory flavor to soups, stews, gravies, and sauces. Southern Italian cuisine wouldn’t be the same without … Read More
UHN Staff
For halting or even reversing osteoporosis, one specific form of vitamin K2 called menaquinone-7, or MK-7 for short, is proving itself in clinical studies to be far superior to other forms of Vitamin K. It wasn’t until about ten years ago that researchers even understood the important role of vitamin … Read More
UHN Staff
British sailors became known as “limeys” in the 1700’s for carrying large stores of limes aboard ships in order to prevent the horrible loss of teeth, swollen gums, fatigue, and other symptoms of scurvy. Little did they know that the cause of their often fatal scourge was vitamin C deficiency—they … Read More
UHN Staff
Weight loss by “extreme” dieting is generally associated with negative effects on bone mass because your body does not acquire the necessary nutrients like calcium and vitamin D to maintain bone health. But, dietary supplementation with Conjugated Linoleic Acid (CLA) is reported to have the opposite effect. Research shows CLA … Read More
UHN Staff
Ouch! One in three women will experience osteoporotic fractures, as will one in five men. It’s a good thing there are effective natural methods, such as taking a vitamin K supplement, for preventing osteoporosis. In this article, we continue our discussion of vitamin K as a safe and natural osteoporosis … Read More
UHN Staff
When the drug companies themselves start recommending “drug holidays” for certain osteoporosis patients to reduce the risk of serious bisphosphonates side effects, it’s time to take notice. That’s essentially what’s happening as problems with long-term use of these drugs continue to get reported. Bisphosphonates are the main class of drugs … Read More
UHN Staff
The summer months beckon with warm weather and longer days leading many people outdoors for recreation and exercise. A new study shows how postmenopausal women can make the most of the season by incorporating a natural osteoporosis treatment program into their outdoor fun. Research published in the medical journal, Menopause, … Read More
UHN Staff
Our editors comb the news wires daily for the latest developments in the field of natural medicine, saving you the time of having to do that yourself. Just a quick scan of our News Bulletin post will bring you up to date regarding the latest news events on the health … Read More