Bone Health
What Is The Use Of Denosumab And Other Useful Information
Half of all women over the age of 50 will have an osteoporosis-related fracture during their lifetime. The risk of bone loss and related complications increases with age, hormone changes during and after menopause, certain chronic diseases, bone cancers, and some medical treatments. If you have recently been diagnosed with osteoporosis or bone loss, or if you aren’t happy … [Read More...]
Symptoms And Treatment For Brittle Bone Disease
Brittle bone disease is a genetic disorder that causes bones to break easily due to collagen production problems and bone integrity. This disorder is also known as Lobstein syndrome or Osteogenesis Imperfecta. Eight separate types of this condition exist based on the severity of the condition. There isn't a cure for brittle bone disease, but the symptoms are manageable. … [Read More...]
Osteoporosis
Hormones and Osteoporosis: How Hormones Affect Your Bones
Hormones and Osteoporosis Only Part of the Connection Osteoporosis is hardly ever caused by just one thing. This is true for many diseases. There are usually many factors that contribute to the condition of high bone porosity known as osteoporosis, and one of these factors … [Read More...]
Pain Management and Osteoporosis
What we are learning from the links between pain management and osteoporosis. Osteoporosis manifests itself for one or both of the following reasons: an individual is not putting enough load on the body, or, the individual is not absorbing enough nutrients and minerals into … [Read More...]
Bone Density
Everything You Need To Know About Your Femur Bone
It’s essential to know how our own bodies work. When you have this knowledge, you are better able to know what might be causing you pain and, if there’s an ailment or injury present, where that issue may originate. Everything in your bodily system interacts with everything … [Read More...]
Superman and Bone Density
The science behind Superman and bone density contains more truth than one might expect. That truth can now be applied through a new, breakthrough technology, explained by inventor and guest author, Dr. John Jaquish. When I speak to medical practitioners about treating … [Read More...]
Did You Know…
The Arthritis and Bone Density Relationship
Arthritis and bone density degradation have a relationship. When pain is sensed in a joint your body can limit loading on bone in that given area. There is often a vicious cycle of deconditioning associated with aging. It starts with pain in joints, which limits the ability for muscles to contract to their full potential. When muscles cannot engage, they shrink, … [Read More...]
Reading a DXA Scan
Don't be a victim of not knowing your situation, look at the below description of items on reading a DXA Scan. Understanding what is happening can help you understand how to fix the problem. The Primary Measure for Reading a DXA Scan When reading a DXA scan, locate the section heading, "T score." This number compares the individual's T score with the average bone … [Read More...]
