There are several techniques to measure bone density. The one that I recommend is known as dual energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA). (more…)
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. (more…)
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 forty.
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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. (more…)
Scientific Name : Picrasma excelsa (Swartz). Planch
Family : Simaroubaceae (Quassia Family)
Common Name : Quassia, quassia wood, Jamaica quassia
Part(s) used : Stem wood
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Scientific Name : Plantago psyllium L.
Family : Plantaginaceae (plantain family)
Common Name : Psyllium, Flea seed, Spanish Psyllium, French psyllium
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Scientific Name : Mentha piperita L
Family : Labiatae (Mint Family)
Common Name : Peppermint, mint
Part(s) used : leaves
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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
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Scientific Name : Passiflora edulis Family : PAssifloraceae (Passion Fruit Family) Common Name : Passionflower, Passionfruit, Apricot vine, Passion vine, Purple passionflower (more…)
