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My new web site NaturoBase.com has a lot more information - over 6,000 research studies, etc!
Visit the NaturDoctor Store for professional nutritional supplements. Musculoskeletal Basic Nutritional Support Hormone Panels Children's Health. Men's Health Women's Health Detoxification Liver Digestion Support Heart and Cholesterol Musculoskeletal Finally, a Healthy Energy Drink for you and your kids! |
Information on OsteoporosisDescription Osteoporosis is a multifactorial skeletal disease characterized by severe bone loss and disruption of skeletal micro-architecture sufficient to predispose to atraumatic fractures of the vertebral column, upper femur; distal radius, proximal humerus, pubic rami and ribs. Causes Postmenopausal osteoporosis (Type I) is the most common form in Caucasian and Asian women. It is due to excessive and prolonged acceleration of bone resorption following menopausal loss of estrogen secretion. Involutional osteoporosis (Type II) occurs in both sexes above age 75. It is due to a subtle, prolonged imbalance between rates of bone resorption and formation. A mixture of Types I and II are common. Idiopathic osteoporosis is a rare form of primary osteoporosis occurring in premenopausal women and in men below age 75. Not related to secondary causes or risk factors predisposing to bone loss. The cause is unknown. Secondary osteoporosis is severe bone loss sufficient to cause atraumatic fractures due to extrinsic factors such as corticosteroid excess, rheumatoid arthritis, chronic liver or kidney disease, malabsorption syndromes, systemic mastocytosis, hyperparathyroidism, hyperthyroidism, a variety of hypogonadal states, and others Dietary risk factors for osteoporosis include inadequate calcium, excessive phosphate or protein; and inadequate vitamin D intake in the elderly. Physical risk factors for osteoporosis include immobilization, and a sedentary lifestyle. Social isk factors for osteoporosis include alcohol, cigarettes, and caffeine. Medical risk factors for osteoporosis include chronic diseases, and endocrine disorders. Genetic or familial risk factors include suboptimal bone mass at maturity, and "familial fast bone losers" Drug induced risk factors for osteoporosis include corticosteroids, excess thyroid hormone replacement, chronic heparin, chemotherapy, loop diuretics, anticonvulsants, and radiation therapy. Conventional Labs All "routine" tests usually normal. Alkaline phosphatase (bone specific and total) may be transiently increased following fractures. Serum osteocalcin, if high, indicates high turnover type. Urine calcium levels are normal. Serum and/or urine protein electrophoresis are normal. Thyroid function tests and urinary free cortisol normal in primary types. Urinary pyridinium and N-telopeptide collagen crosslinks, if high, indicates high turnover type. Specialty Lab Tests Products to consider Natural Therapies Most natural health web sites put a list of herbs, vitamins and nutritional supplements along with citations from scientific studies. Have you found this to be confusing, since there are so many to choose from? A far simpler way is to choose a supplement from the appropriate body system, such as liver support, detoxification, etc. A well formulated supplement works a lot better than separate vitamins and usually costs a lot less. Please call me at (239) 659-2684 if you would like some assistance in choosing an appropriate product. I can't diagnose or treat diseases by phone, but I can assist you in making better choices. I also can send some relevant articles to read. The first ten minutes are free (as long as you purchase from my web site). |
The next step, after you have been diagnosed with a disease, is to find out what is the specific cause, and then choose supplements that address it. Phone consults are my specialty. Please call my at (239) 659-2684 to schedule a consultation.
I recommend that you make an informed choice, and the goal of this web site is to provide you with the information to make a wise choice when it comes to your health and wellness.
As you can see, I don't sell any vitamins on this web site. There are thousands of vitamin stores that will sell you whatever vitamin you want, and many of them offer discounts.
If you are interested in some high-quality basic nutritional supplements, I recommend visiting the Store You will find my recommendations for a multiple, tasty chewable fiber wafers, high-potency probiotics, and fish oils.
Good luck in your journey towards health and wellness!!
Unfortunately, that would be a clear violation of FDA regulations. Also, one of the most important aspect of naturopathy is: "Treat the person, not the disease". This is a profound statement, and many people have spent thousands of dollars on vitamins listed in books or web sites for a specific disease. This is what I call "vending machine medicine". It rarely works! The solution is to find a naturopathic physician, such as myself, to assist you.
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