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Osteoporosis prevention: more than just calcium

by Reese
Posted: Fri., April 18, 2008, 08:15 pm
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Topics: Osteoporosis , bone loss, calcium, CAM, milk, nutrition, osteoporosis, phytoestrogens, protein, soy, vitamin D, vitamin K
     
Simply stated, osteoporosis is a misbalance between bone construction and destruction, where the building activity of bone is greatly diminished resulting in an overall loss of bone density and ultimately, weaker bones. The bone deteriorating disease is preventable, yet over 44 million Americans, most of which are women, currently suffer from the disease making it a common concern among women of all ages, but particularly those over 50.

     
     
     
     
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Botanicals for Menopause - Do They Work?

by Tina T
Posted: Fri., March 28, 2008, 10:29 am
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Topics: Menopause, Night Sweats, Black cohosh, Dong quai, Ginseng, Kava, Menopause, Red Clover, soy, EmpowHer News
     

Some women just aren't comfortable using HRT. The National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine has put together a list of alternative treatments and their researched effectiveness.

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