Build Bone Density
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Natural Remedies to Improve or Build Bone Density
"Bone density is a medical term referring to the amount of matter per cubic centimeter of bones. It is measured by a procedure called densitometry, often performed in the radiology or nuclear medicine departments of hospitals or clinics. The measurement is painless and non-invasive and involves minimal radiation exposure. Measurements are most commonly made over the lumbar spine and over the upper part of the hip. The forearm is scanned if either the hip or the lumbar spine can't be.
Results are often reported in 3 terms:
1. Measured density in g/cm3
2. Z-score, the number of standard deviations above or below the mean for the patient's age and sex
3. T-score, the number of standard deviations above or below the mean for a healthy 30 year old adult of the same sex as the patient
The most common reason for measuring bone density is to screen for, or diagnose, osteoporosis." (Wikipedia)
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[YEA] 01/20/2007: Barbara from Highway Gardens, Edenvale South Africa writes: "Apple Cider Vinegar. Bone density. I am 63 -Smoke , take cortisone, and do no exercise at all. Went for a Bone density Test - first one ever. I take ACV every day to help with weight , colesterol etc. My bone Density test was well above the normal for my age on the positive side and the readings were on the side were as there seems to be in most cases a % of bone loss. I can only think it is due to ACV. The person doing the bone scan said she had NEVER seen this result of positive bone before. Does any one know about ACV achiving this for Bones? My Doctor said Just keep doing what ever it is your doing."
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[YEA] 02/02/2009: Rich from Boca Raton, Fl writes: "Americans have a high dairy, high calcium diet. It appears that Magnesium is the most important mineral to reverse osteoporosis and improve bone density. Apparently, you can get an 11% improvement in bmd in 6 months on 600mg Magnesium, whereas you can take all the calcium in the world, and if you don't have any magnesium, you can't remineral bones. Apparently, 60% of americans are magnesium deficient."
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[YEA] 12/14/2007: Bessie from Vancouver, Canada writes: "Vitamin D is one of the most important things you can do for your bones and overall health (along with weight-bearing exercise). Without Vitamin D, your body doesn't utilize calcium properly. Ensure you are getting enough - either through sunshine (spend a few minutes - minutes, not hours! - in the sun without sunscreen) or, if you're in a climate where the sun doesn't shine much (like Vancouver), take supplements. Cod liver oil (high quality only) is excellent. Good luck!"
12/13/2007: Lynn Wheeler from Hapeville, GA replies: "What type of Herb would you recommend for fragile bones. I have not been getting my share of Calcium and my doctor is going to recommend as drug, which I am sure has some side effects. Help Please. Thanks"
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[YEA] 01/21/2007: D from Los Angeles writes: "About 7 years ago, I took part in a bone density study where I was one of the "neutral" group. The director of the study (also a fantastic yoga instructor) was out to prove that yoga builds bone density. The study went on for 6 months and the participants had a before and after bone scan. Even though I was in the neutral group, (i.e., the group that was not required to take yoga 2x a week) I was allowed to continue with my own form of exercise, karate. At that point I think I was training about 4x a week. Long story short: When I went for my bone scan at the end of 6 months, everyone was very surprised to see that, besides a large percentage of the yoga group (sorry, can't remember the #s), I too had gained bone density! I still have my two bone scans in my files somewhere. I am not sure if she ever published the results."
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