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Digestive Health & Natural Therapy
Sep 07, 2021
After partaking of the food and drinks in a celebratory feast, we usually feel bloated. But, if it's been days since the party and you still haven't digested what you ate, leaving you without energy and sufficient sleep, that could be a sign of a gut...Nutrition for Osteoporosis
Mar 12, 2021
Nutrition and paying attention to your diet can help alleviate or prevent conditions and ailments, including osteoporosis. This, together with a range of natural therapies, is becoming increasingly popular as a complement to traditional medical treatments.What is Osteoporosis?
Dec 18, 2020
Osteoporosis is a bone condition that is prevalent in older people, specifically those aged 50 and above. The Australian Burden of Disease Study shows 4.74 million Australians in this age group have osteoporosis, and this number is expected to increase...Herbal Medicine for Osteoporosis
Aug 19, 2020
Herbal medicine is one of a range of natural therapies utilised in the treatment of ailments and more serious conditions, including osteoporosis. It can be used on its own or together with conventional medicine. Their safety and lack of side effects...Chiropractic and Osteoporosis
Aug 18, 2020
People are increasingly turning to natural therapies for their effectiveness and minimal side effects, if any, in the treatment of a variety of conditions. Among the range of complementary remedies used alongside conventional medicine is chiropractic.Acupuncture for Osteoporosis
Aug 17, 2020
Acupuncture is one of a range of natural therapies that are used to treat many ailments and conditions, including osteoporosis. The combination of a complementary medicine modality with conventional treatment has grown in popularity in recent years, as...Holistic Treatments for Osteoporosis
Aug 13, 2020
Holistic treatments are increasingly sought alongside conventional medicine. This trend has its roots in traditional medicine, which in many cases predates and gave rise to much of Western medicinal practice. Many people appreciate this natural approach...Osteoporosis 101: What It Is, Prevention & Treatments
Aug 12, 2020
A 2017-18 survey by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) shows that around 924,000 Australians are dealing with osteoporosis, 20% of whom are 75 years old and over. Osteoporosis is a skeletal disease characterised by the weakening of the bones, as...World Osteoporosis Day 2019
Sep 30, 2019
Every year on 20 October, the world celebrates World Osteoporosis Day (WOD), which is a year-long campaign that aims to to raise global awareness of the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of osteoporosis. The campaign also aims to make osteoporosis...5 Ways to Boost Your Bone Health Early
Apr 23, 2018
Osteoporosis is a condition that affects your bones. There ware ways you can boost your bone health early - lets explore them! It is characterised by weakened bones that fracture easily. In some people, osteoporosis means a fracture can occur even...7 Simple Steps to Better Posture
May 01, 2017
Many of us spend our days hunched over computer screens (or art tables or school desks or microscopes…) And unfortunately, our modern life means a higher risk of poor posture. So if you're feeling a little stiff or sore, try these steps to better...What are the Most Common Posture Problems?
Aug 28, 2015
Having poor posture affects more than just looking hunched over or slumped; it can affect our entire skeletal system and ultimately impact our health. That is why it is so important to correct posture problems before it's too late. Bad posture is common...New Study: Prunes Prevent Osteoporosis
Jan 09, 2012
The more scientists study the causes of age-related illnesses, the more it seems they discover the vital role the foods we eat can play in preventive medicine. It has been well-documented that osteoporosis particularly affects post-menopausal women, but...Why Women Need Calcium
Dec 16, 2011
Calcium is a mineral important to everyone, especially women. Calcium plays an important role in bone health. The body stores most of the calcium that it consumes in bones and teeth, while some of it is stored in blood and the tissues of your body. Our...Natural Treatments for Osteopenia
Apr 09, 2011
Osteopenia is a condition where bone mineral density (BMD) is lower than normal. It is considered to be the precursor to osteoporosis – the brittle bone disease that causes loss of bone strength and painful fractures. Osteopenia isn’t painful and...What is Osteopenia?
Mar 31, 2011
Osteopenia is defined as a “mild thinning of the bone mass.” It is not a serious condition, but is recognised as a precursor to osteoporosis, a very serious bone condition that afflicts millions of people, particularly the elderly. Osteopenia is...Stave Off Sarcopenia
Feb 22, 2011
We’ve all probably watched an elderly person shuffle across the road and thought that’s how we’ll end up. It’s a natural part of aging right? Wrong. Shuffling, imbalance and loss of strength is caused by age-related muscle loss known as sarcopenia.Study: Men Unaware They Have Osteoporosis
Oct 12, 2010
A University of Sydney study has found that many elderly men in Australia are unaware they have osteoporosis. The condition is most associated with women, who typically have more slender, delicate bones than men. Osteoporosis is especially prevalent...Massage and Osteoporosis: Here's the Bottomline
Jun 16, 2010
Massage is a natural treatment used to relieve the symptoms and pain associated with a range of ailments and conditions, including osteoporosis. Massage has been used across a myriad of cultures for therapeutic effect, and is especially associated...TCM and Osteoporosis
Jun 16, 2010
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is one of an array of natural therapies that are used to treat the numerous ailments and conditions that affect human health, including osteoporosis. It is an area of treatment that is also increasingly studied by the...
