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Vibration platforms do not prevent bone loss in women
The Los Angeles Times “Booster Shots” blog reports that according to a study in the Annals of Internal Medicine, “whole-body vibration machines … fall short in one area: a study of post-menopausal women who used the plates daily for a … Continue reading
Posted in Bone Health, Woman's Health
Tagged bone density, osteoporosis, preventing osteoporosis, vibration platforms
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Could too much calcium harm your health? Here’s the latest.
Calcium is commonly used to prevent osteoporosis and fractures, but experts are now debating how much calcium is really needed, especially by women.
Vitamin D Insufficiency: Is there enough evidence for clinical recommendations?
Readers of this blog over the last year, have seen many of my posts on the plethora of studies and recommendations about vitamin D. Now there’s some new data I think you’ll be interested in.
Posted in Alternative Medicine, Cancer, General Health, Nutritional Health
Tagged breast cancer, calcium, colon cancer, preventing cancer, preventing cardiovascular disease, preventing falls, preventing fractures, preventing heart disease, preventing osteoporosis, vitamin D, vitamin D deficiency, vitamin D supplements
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Could inexpensive heart medicine strengthen bone in women?
Nitrates commonly used for chest pain may also be an inexpensive way to strengthen bone in older women according to a surprising study in the Journal of the American Medical Association.
Posted in Bone Health, Woman's Health
Tagged BMD, bone health, bone mass, osteopenia, osteoporosis, preventing osteoporosis
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Osteoporosis drugs may increase risk for atypical leg fractures. So, why do I say “don’t worry”?
Bisphosphonates are oral medications designed to prevent bone breaks in older women. Name brands include Boniva, Fosamax, and Actonel) . Now there are reports saying these drugs may actually increase the risk of a rare form of leg fractures. The … Continue reading
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Tagged Acotnel, bisphonates, bone fracture, Boniva, Fosamax, preventing fractures, preventing osteoporosis
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Diet soda consumption may be linked to increased heart attacks and strokes
I often have patients ask if I think diet sodas are a healthy substitute for regular soft drinks. I tell them, “NO!” The primary reason, that I’ve discussed with you in a past blog, is that diet soda consumption may … Continue reading
My Take on the new Vitamin D and Calcium Recommendations
You’re likely hearing a fair bit of controversy over the Institute of Medicine’s (IOM’s) new recommendations (RDA) for vitamin D and calcium. I first reported on this in my blog, “Institute of Medicine says megadoses of vitamin D, calcium unnecessary.” … Continue reading
Institute of Medicine says megadoses of vitamin D, calcium unnecessary
In a front-page article, the New York Times says, “The very high levels of vitamin D and calcium that are often recommended by doctors and testing laboratories – and can be achieved only by taking supplements – are unnecessary and … Continue reading
Posted in General Health, Nutritional Health
Tagged calcium, preventing cancer, preventing osteoporosis, vitamin D, vitamin D deficiency, vitamin D supplements, vitamin D toxicity
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How Much Sunlight Is Equivalent to Vitamin D Supplementation?
Readers of this blog are well aware than many (if not most) Americans have insufficient to deficient levels of vitamin D. Other than prescribing oral vitamin D or vitamin D-containing foods, we doctors were left with prescribing a little sunshine. … Continue reading
Posted in Cancer, Mental Health
Tagged preventing cancer, preventing cardiovascular disease, preventing falls, preventing heart attack, preventing heart disease, preventing osteoporosis, preventing the flu, skin cancer, sunlight, vitamin D, vitamin D deficiency, vitamin D supplements
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Hormone Therapy for Menopause Reviewed
According to a new review of the role of perimenopausal hormone therapy published in Obstetrics & Gynecology, women must be informed of the potential benefits and risks of all treatment options for menopausal symptoms and concerns and should receive individualized … Continue reading
Posted in Woman's Health
Tagged clonidine, estrogen, gabapentin, hormone therapy, hot flashes, menopause, paroxetine, perimenopause, postmenopausal hormone therapy, preventing cardiovascular disease, preventing heart disease, preventing osteoporosis, vaginal dryness, vasomotor symptoms, venlafaxine
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