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Osteoporosis and natural remedies: Fish oil containing EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) and GLA (gamma linolenic acid) is not only an effective safeguard against osteoporosis, it also improves the skin and brain function and avoids cardiovascular problems. Light exercise is also recommended, such as dancing, walking, or bouncing on trampolines. On that note, we misrepresented the suggestions of one reader last week by foolishly suggesting that natural progesterone cream was available at Argos when, in fact, it was a version of the rebounder she also recommended. Fulsome apologies to her and to all of you who queued at Argos in vain. Calcium and magnesium supplements, in the ratio of 2 or 3: 1 respectively, would also help increase bone density.
Bone density improved by following your advice bone density improved - Two years ago, I had a bone densitometry test, which showed osteoporosis in the left hip. My doctor prescribed Fosamax and a calcium supplement. Tha...
Osteoporosis and natural remedies: - Those of you who were paying attention may have noticed that the herb maca was mentioned in the first health query as a good natural anti-depressant t...
Low bone density or other risk factors? - It is generally assumed that low bone density indicates fracture risk. However, dense bones may not necessarily be sufficient to prevent hip fracture...
Natural remedies that may be dangerous - These natural remedies may be good for some of us, but menopausal women should take them with caution.
Bone density level not a key factor in fractures - The decrease in bone density that accompanies aging is only a small factor in the greatly increased risk of hip fracture in older life, researchers ha...
Progesterone cream does not curb osteoporosis - A natural progesterone cream supposed to reverse postmenopausal osteoporosis is ineffective because it is not properly absorbed into the system. ...
Which fish oil? - Following on from our story about fish oil and stroke several readers have asked about the difference between fish oil and fish liver oil usually co...
Osteoporosis - A 58-year-old active woman has learned that the bone density in her back has slipped to just 87% of normal levels. She takes a wide range of vitamins...
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