Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), commonly referred to as Lou Gehrig’s disease, is a rapid, progressive and fatal motor neuron disease. If stricken with this “unknown cause nor cure” disorder, your nerve cells controlling voluntary muscles degenerate and die.
The consequence of this nerve death is that no signal is generated to your voluntary muscles to [...]
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Filed under: Muscle, Osteoporosis
Hypercalcemia is a higher than normal amount of calcium running around in your blood. A key regulator of calcium is a hormone produced by your parthyroid glands.
When the parathyroid hormone is overproduced, a hyperparathyroid condition is the most common cause of hypercalcemia.
Hypercalcemia caused by excess of parathyroid hormone is what’s known as primary hyperparathyroidism. [...]
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Filed under: Aging, Menopause, Osteoporosis, Thyroid, Women
Currently, several drugs have been approved for treatment and prevention of osteoporosis.
Bisphosphonates
Bisphosphonates slow bone loss and reduce fracture risk by decreasing bone-dissolving cell activity. And for some it also increases their bone density. Examples of this class of drugs are:
alendronate
risedronate
ibandronate
zoledronic acid
Some side effects you may experience while taking bisphosphonates orally include:
nausea
heartburn
stomach pain
muscle, bone, joint [...]
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Filed under: Osteoporosis
Aloe Vera has been used for thousands of years as a topical wound healing treatment, various skin conditions relief and orally as a laxative for constipation. It is known as the plant of immortality.
Today, its use goes far beyond the traditional, to treat:
asthma
diabetes
epilepsy
osteoarthritis
But, there is not enough scientific evidence to support aloe vera for [...]
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Filed under: Constipation, Diabetes, Osteoporosis, Skin
The goal of any osteoporosis treatment is to prevent fractures. Fortunately, no matter your age, you still have an opportunity to take steps in protecting your bones. In order to improve bone health, you’ll need a balanced diet rich in calcium and vitamin D, a regular exercise program and, in some cases, drug medication.
Bone is [...]
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Osteoporosis is a thinned and weakened bone condition that commonly develops in older women. When bones are in this fragile condition, they break more easily. With this condition any bone can be affected, but the hip, spine, and wrist are the bones most often broken.
Throughout your life, your bones are continuously breaking down and being [...]
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Periodontal (gum) diseases range from simple gum inflammation to losing teeth. Bacteria, which is present in your mouth all the time, teams up with mucus and other particles to form a sticky plaque on your teeth.
Tartar is hardened plaque and your toothbrush can’t remove this stuff. Adequate daily care of your teeth can prevent, [...]
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Filed under: Mouth, Osteoporosis
