Prevent osteoporosis: Build Healthy Bones

Wednesday, April 16th, 2008

Osteoporosis doesn't have to be an inevitable part of aging--if you begin practicing healthy habits when you're young. Here are some facts about osteoporosis, and suggestions to help prevent brittle bones, courtesy of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons: 1.Women who are or have been pregnant, who are breast-feeding, or who have ...

Osteoporosis bone loss and kidney invigoration: Report from China

Sunday, February 17th, 2008

According to reports from China, Traditional Chinese Medicine may be very helpful for women concerned about osteoporosis following the menopause. In one study (1), forty eight perimenopausal women were divided into premenopausal (PrM) and post menopausal (PoM) groups, and they were then sub-divided into Chinese medicinal herbs (CM) and hormone ...