Osteoporosis: De-mineralization of the bone resulting in fractures A) Excess protein consumption- reduce protein to 40 grams a day. B) Increase green veggies for minerals, vitamins and co-factors. C) Get active- send a jarring stimulus into the joints and bones by weight bearing activities: walking, running, Pilate’s, aerobics. (studies of professional cyclists is Europe reveal […]
Osteoporosis: What You Don’t Know Just Might Break You Up!
Bone disease has reached near epidemic levels in America. Millions are effected by crippling and debilitating affects of osteoporosis. This is a de-mineralization of the bone, resulting in less density and fractures of the spine, wrist, hip and osteopenia (softening of the bones). According to the National Osteoporosis Foundation, an estimated 10 million Americans over […]
Exercise and The Immune System
Multiple studies support that exercise in the Moderate Zone will modulate up the immune system. Changes in musculo-skeletal, respiratory, cholesterol and blood pressure all indicate moderate exercise has a beneficial effect on our bodies. What recent studies now suggest is that to increase exercise will increase the risk of upper respiratory infection by suppression of […]
Doc, I’m Losing My Hair !! What Can I Do As An Aging Female ??
There are a variety of conditions, drugs and nutritional deficiencies/toxicity that create the symptom of hair loss. Regardless of the diagnosis we need to start to look at our habits or vices and see clearly how my choices create consequences, i.e. thyroid conditions, autoimmune functions, hair loss, high blood pressure, etc… As a female ages, […]