Learning About Bone Density Scans
Executive summary about bone density by Elisa Cruz
As a person reaches their fifties, their body starts to undergo a series of changes. This is especially true in the case of women undergoing menopause. In addition to their hormone levels changing, they are also undergoing the physical changes of not being able to menstruate any longer, so the levels of calcium and other nutrients run the risk of becoming depleted.
This is why, when a woman reaches this point in her life, she needs to get a bone density scan. In order for bones to remain strong, they need the right amounts of calcium. The denser bones are, the harder they will be to break. Thus, a bone density scan checks to see how healthy the bones are, and if any additional supplements are needed.
The bone density scan itself is usually ordered by the woman’s primary care physician as part of her overall physical exam. The bone density scan itself will take place in an outpatient setting.
Mainstream Treatment For Osteoporosis is Not the Answer – More Problems Than Solutions
By Peter Osborne
Mainstream treatments for osteoporosis shown to cause more problems than they help. Recent evidence links taking bisphosphonate medications such as Actonel and Fosamax to a number of side effects including, osteonecrosis of the jaw (destruction of the jaw bone), atrial fibrilation, gastrointestinal pain, and dyspepsia (indigestion).
Bisphosphonates prevent your body’s ability to get rid of old worn out bone. When your body is unable to remove old bone, it cannot replace it with new bone tissue. Although bone density appears to improve with the use of a bone scanner, the quality of the existing bone is compromised.
The russian space program developed this technology specifically for increasing bone density and muscle mass.
Following these simple tips can go a long way in preventing bone loss:
• Eat an abundance of high quality organic or local grown fruits and vegetables.
• Get tested for Nutritional deficiencies. 8. Avoid medications that effect vitamin and mineral metabolism such as steroids, NSAIDS, and acid lowering medications for.
• During your annual check ups, have your doctor perform lab work to identify nutritional deficiencies.
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