Archive for September, 2006:

DEXA test and Osteomark-NTX – Techniques to measure bone density

{ Posted on Sep 30 2006 by hans }
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There are several techniques to measure bone density. The one that I recommend is known as dual energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA). Read More »

Where does the bone loss in osteoporosis occur?

{ Posted on Sep 30 2006 by hans }
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Categories : Elderly Care
Although the entire skeleton may be involved in post menopausal osteoporosis, bone loss is usually greatest in the spine, hips, and ribs. Since these bones bear a great deal of weight, they are then susceptible to pain, deformity, or fracture. ...Read More »

Major Risk Factors for Osteoporosis in Women

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Family history of osteoporosis Gastric or small-bowel resection Heavy alcohol use Hyperparathyroidism Read More »

Osteoporosis and lack of dietary calcium known as osteomalacia defined

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Normally there is a decline in bone mass after the age of forty in both sexes (about two percent loss per year), but women are at a much greater risk for osteoporosis because of lower bone density prior to age ...Read More »

Osteoporosis and how to protect our bones

{ Posted on Sep 30 2006 by hans }
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When most people think of bones, what comes to mind are the lifeless, dead bones of skeletons. But, bone is actually a dynamic, living tissue. Read More »

Quassia for anorexia, dyspepsia and bitter tonic

{ Posted on Sep 27 2006 by hans }
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Categories : A-Z of Essential Oil, Alternative Med
Scientific Name : Picrasma excelsa (Swartz). Planch Family : Simaroubaceae (Quassia Family) Common Name : Quassia, quassia wood, Jamaica quassia Part(s) used : Stem wood Read More »

Psyllium to lower blood cholesterol levels, to relieve constipation, indiverticular disease, colitis, diarrhea and diabetes

{ Posted on Sep 27 2006 by hans }
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Categories : A-Z of Essential Oil, Alternative Med
Scientific Name : Plantago psyllium L. Family : Plantaginaceae (plantain family) Common Name : Psyllium, Flea seed, Spanish Psyllium, French psyllium Read More »

Peppermint leaf in dyspepsia, flatulence, intestinal colic, nasal congestions and cold

{ Posted on Sep 27 2006 by hans }
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Categories : A-Z of Essential Oil, Alternative Med
Scientific Name : Mentha piperita L Family : Labiatae (Mint Family) Common Name : Peppermint, mint Part(s) used : leaves Read More »

Peperomia for abscesses, boils, gout, and rheumatic pain

{ Posted on Sep 27 2006 by hans }
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Scientific Name : Peperomia pellucida (L.) HBK. Family : Piperaceae (Pepper Family) Common Name : Peperomia, ulasiman Bato, Pansit-pansitan Part(s) used : whole plant Read More »

Passion Flower for insomnia, helps in neuralgia (nerve pain) and spasmodic asthma

{ Posted on Sep 27 2006 by hans }
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Scientific Name : Passiflora edulis Family : PAssifloraceae (Passion Fruit Family) Common Name : Passionflower, Passionfruit, Apricot vine, Passion vine, Purple passionflower Read More »
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