Thin and brittle bones are strongly linked to women’s heart disease risk, with thinning of the lower (lumbar) spine, top of the thigh bone (femoral neck), and hip especially predictive
Calcium Dysregulation and Osteoporosis Part 3 – Understanding DEXA Bone Density Scores
By John Steinke, LA.c. Part 1 of Calcium Dysregulation and Osteoporosis examined osteoporosis, the physiology of bone remodeling, and issues surrounding conventional treatments for osteoporosis. Part 1 also introduced the
Calcium Dysregulation and Osteoporosis – Part 2
By Jim English Part 1 of Calcium Dysregulation and Osteoporosis addressed osteoporosis, a degenerative bone disorder responsible for over 1.5 million fractures annually in the United States. In addition to
Calcium Dysregulation and Osteoporosis, Part 1
By Jim English Osteoporosis is a degenerative bone disease affecting an estimated 10 million people in the United States. An additional 34 million people with osteopenia (low bone mass) are
Drynaria – Unique Benefits of Bone-Building Herb for Gingivitis and Osteoporosis
Periodontal disease is a chronic inflammatory disorder that occurs when gum tissues pull away from the teeth, allowing bacteria to accumulate and triggering an inflammatory reaction that results in the
New ‘Skeletal Age’ Calculator Predicts Risk of Bone Fracture, Premature Death
Researchers in Australia have developed a computational model to calculate ‘skeletal age’, a personalized estimate of an individual’s risk of bone fracture and premature death. The skeletal age calculator, which
Study Reveals Link Between Gut Bacteria and Vitamin D Levels
Our gut microbiomes – the many bacteria, viruses and other microbes living in our digestive tracts – play important roles in our health and risk for disease in ways that
Loss of Bone Flexibility Linked to Increased Hip Fracture Risk
A new study reveals that bone flexibility, as well as density, in bone nanostructure is an important factor in assessing the likelihood that someone will suffer a hip fracture. The