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What is Osteoporosis?

Osteoporosis is a progressive disease where the density of the bone is diminished, and the bone becomes porous, brittle and more prone to fractures. The spine, wrist and hips are most susceptible to fractures. As the bone density decreases, the vertebrae collapses and puts pressure on the nerves causing pain. Bone loss primarily affects women after menopause. It is estimated that half of all women between the ages of 45 and seventy five show signs of some degree of osteoporosis.

Cause

The exact cause of osteoporosis is unknown but it is attributed to age where a lack of estrogen production in postmenopausal women plays a significant role. Osteoporosis is also linked to some nutritional deficiencies more common in adults over 70 years of age or can be caused by long term use of certain medications.

Symptoms:

vetebral fractures
chronic lower back pain
muscle spasms during periods of inactivity
curve in the spine and loss of body height
breaks bones easily
tooth loss over the age of 50 or thinning of the bones that support the teeth

Prevention is key

Bone loss happens gradually and will progress without any early symptoms or warning signs. Prevention is a priority as it is easier to prevent osteoporosis than it is to try to reverse poor bone density or repair bone fractures. A health program consisting of weight bearing exercises and a good nutritional program can help to slow or even improve this condition.

Think About It....

Osteoporosis affects more than 28 million Americans and 1.4 million Canadians
In 1996 there were approximately 25,000 hip fractures in Canada and 300,000 in the US. Seventy percent of hip fractures are osteoporosis-related.
Women can lose up to 20% of their bone mass in the first 5 - 7 years after menopause
One in four women over the age of 50 has osteoporosis. One in eight men over 50 also has the disease. However, the disease can strike at any age.
Osteoporosis can result in disfigurement, lowered self-esteem, reduction or loss of mobility, and decreased independence.

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The Best Combination

The best treatment for osteoporosis has been the best of both conventional medicine and complementary medicine. We strongly recommend that you do not abandon conventional medicine in favor of an unproven complementary or alternative health practice.

Complementary & Alterarnative Therapies the May Be Helpful for Osteoporosis

Acupressure Acupuncture Aromather apy Art Therapy Ayurveda Biofeedback Bowen Technique Brain Gym Chiropractics Counselling/Psychotherapy Exercise Feldenkrais Guided Imagery Healing Touch Herbal Therapy Homeopathy Humor Therapy Hypnotherapy Journal Therapy Magnet Therapy Massage Therapy Meditation Music Therapy NAET Naturopathy Nutrition Osteopathy Qi Gong Reflexology Reiki Relaxation Therapy Shiatsu Support Groups Tai Chi Therapeutic Touch Traditional Chinese Medicine Vitamins/Supplements Yoga.

Disclaimer: The resources and links provided are for information purposes only and one should discuss treatment options with their physician.

Important: Whatever CAM treatment you opt for, it is important that you share the information with your physician. It is important that we begin to start talking about the many therapies available and begin to determine which practices are the most helpful.