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Osteopathy & Osteoporosis: Good or Bad?
Jun 16, 2010
Osteopathy is a natural treatment utilised to treat a range of ailments and conditions, including osteoporosis. Natural therapies and treatments are increasingly respected for their effectiveness, lack of significant side effects and non-invasive...Building Bone Health: Important Things To Know About
May 21, 2010
The Importance of Bone Health Good bone health ensures an increased overall quality of life. Healthy bones provide protection against injury, allow for mobility and house minerals essential to the performance of other systems in the body. Unhealthy...What You Need to Know About Boron & Boron Deficiency
May 20, 2010
What is Boron? Boron is a trace element and is thought to prevent calcium loss and the demineralization of bones. For this reason it is used in the treatment of arthritis, osteoporosis and the menopause; amongst others. It is thought to facilitate...Easing Joint Pain Naturally
Oct 02, 2009
Your bones are connected closely by hinge-like structures called joints that allow them to move in relation to each other. Joints are bound together by fibrous bands called ligaments. The ligaments surround the joint with fibrous tissue while the surface...Natural Therapies for Back Injuries
Sep 16, 2009
Your back is composed of a complex structure of bones, muscles, ligaments, tendons and disks. Any or some of these parts may be subjected to strain from physical activity, trauma or deformity, and lead to back injury. Back injury is usually accompanied...Looking After Your Bone Health: A Simple Guide
Jul 03, 2009
Most of us take our bones for granted until a bad fall causes fractures or breaks, or osteoporosis prevents us from becoming physically active. While a strong physical force may directly cause bone damage and old age may increase the risk of osteoporosis, poor...Bone Health Basics: What is Bone Density Testing?
Mar 23, 2009
If you have concerns about the strength of your bones or the possibility of sustaining fractures due to osteoporosis, then a bone density test can tell you if your bones are at the normal strength. Read on to learn more about the testing. What is...How to Prevent Osteoporosis
May 16, 2008
Osteoporosis is a largely preventable disease. Prevention is especially vital as, while osteoporosis can be treated, it cannot be cured. There are several steps that you can take to protect yourself against this disease. We have outlined them below.Osteoporosis
Jun 02, 2007
The word “osteoporosis” literally means porous bones and it occurs when bones lose too much of their protein and mineral content – especially calcium. Over time bone mass and strength is decreased, and this can result in fractures, as the bones...
