Osteoporosis Strongly Associated with Heart Disease in Women
Razi Berry Thin and brittle bones are strongly linked to women’s heart disease risk, with thinning of the lower (lumbar) spine, top of the thigh bone (femoral neck), and hip especially predictive of a heightened heart attack and stroke risk, suggests research in the journal Heart. Osteoporosis, often dubbed brittle bone disease, is common, particularly […]
Botanical Support for Menopausal Hot Flashes
Kris Vaughan, CH The transition of menopause brings a variety of physical and emotional changes. Shifts in the estrogen and progesterone ratios bring about the common complaints of hot flashes, night sweats, and mood swings. Physiologically, every woman goes through the same transition but each woman experiences this in a very different way based on […]
Antibacterial Agent May be Linked to Osteoporosis in Women
Razi Berry Women exposed to triclosan are more likely to develop osteoporosis, according to a study published in the Endocrine Society’s Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism. Women exposed to triclosan are more likely to develop osteoporosis Triclosan is an endocrine-disrupting chemical being widely used as an antibacterial in consumer goods and personal care products, […]
Vitamin D and estrogen can prevent heart disease, stroke, and diabetes in women
Razi Berry Vitamin D and estrogen have already shown well-documented results in improving bone health in women. A new study from China suggests that this same combination could help prevent metabolic syndrome, a constellation of conditions that increases the risk of heart disease, stroke, and diabetes in postmenopausal women. Results are published online today in […]
Link Between Mitochondrial Damage and Osteoporosis
Razi Berry New research from the School of Veterinary Medicine lays out a possible mechanism by which alcohol, cigarette smoke, and exposure to certain medications and toxins can weaken bone. Until now, researchers haven’t gained a firm picture of how these exposures link up with bone loss Some risk factors for osteoporosis such as being […]
Weight Lifting for an Hour Each Week May Reduce Risk of Heart Attack and Stroke
Razi Berry A recent study suggests that resistance exercise – lifting weights – for less than an hour a week may reduce risk of heart attack and stroke by 40 to 70 percent. “People may think they need to spend a lot of time lifting weights, but just 2 sets of bench presses that take […]
Vitamin D Deficiency May be Common in Pregnancy
Razi Berry A recent study from Norway determined that by the end of pregnancy, 1 in 3 women are deficient in vitamin D.1 During the winter, when the days are much darker, this percentage rose to nearly 50 percent. Lead author adds, “use of sunscreen during the summer months further inhibits vitamin D production” The […]
Why is Vitamin D Important?
Node Smith, ND It’s summertime, and the sun is out. That means that it’s also the season for our bodies to synthesize vitamin D. Vitamin D is a hormone that is produced by the skin in response to exposure to UVB sunlight. This is the only way our bodies make vitamin D, so if a […]
Probiotics Could Help Prevent Osteoporosis in Elderly Women
Node Smith, ND A recent study has shown for the first time that probiotics can have a positive effect on bone health. The research, conducted at the University of Gothenburg, Sweden has demonstrated that taking a dietary supplement with probiotics was associated with a 50 percent reduction in bone loss compared to women receiving placebo. […]
Boost Bone Health Naturally!
Dr. Michelle Cameron, ND Osteoporosis refers to a skeletal condition characterized by decreased bone mass. This contributes to fragile and porous bones leading to an increased risk of fracture. Osteoporosis is most common in postmenopausal women due to accelerated bone loss occurring as a result of declining estrogen levels. In the United States alone, an […]