April 23, 2012 in Back Pain, Bone & Joint, Gardening, Health, Housing
It’s that time of year again when you can dig your hands into the dirt, spread seeds over the freshly turned earth, and smell the delicious scent of green plants growing. Gardening is very healthy, both physically and mentally. In addition to providing exercise, gardening delivers health benefits in the fresh foods you eat and ...
November 15, 2011 in Bone & Joint
Bone is a living, growing tissue. Bones are made up of collagen and calcium. Collagen is protein that makes bones flexible, while calcium is a mineral that makes bones strong. About 99% of calcium stored in the body is contained in bones, while the other 1% is in the blood. Do bones grow? Yes, ...
November 6, 2011 in Bone & Joint
Arthritis is an inflammation of the joints. This inflammation causes pain in one or more joints and may limit movement. There are over 100 forms of arthritis. However, osteoarthritis is the most common form of the disease. It affects nearly 21 million Americans. The majority of people over age 65 have some degree of osteoarthritis. ...
October 13, 2011 in Bone & Joint, Featured
Lifestyle modifications that may relieve joint discomfort and help control your symptoms include: Keeping an arthritis journal: Your journal should keep track of your symptoms (like duration of joint pain and what caused the pain). The arthritis journal will help keep your doctor informed of changes in your arthritis so that he or she can ...
October 4, 2011 in Bone & Joint
If you have ever cried, “Oh my back”, you are not alone. At some point in our lives, almost everyone deals with back pain. It is one of America’s most common medical problems as it has been estimated to occur in 8 of every 10 people at some time in their lives. The pain could ...
September 25, 2011 in Bone & Joint
How back pain is treated will depend on whether your pain is acute or chronic. Acute back pain is often due to an injury or back sprain. The pain lasts for a short time (less than 4 to 6 weeks) and will often improve without treatment. Chronic back pain is often due to some form ...
September 13, 2011 in Bone & Joint
Osteoporosis is a condition in which bones lose their density or strength. This results in an increased risk of bone fracture. How common is osteoporosis? Currently, 10 million Americans have osteoporosis and another 34 million have low bone mass, which places them at risk for developing osteoporosis and bone fractures. One out of every ...
September 1, 2011 in Bone & Joint
There is no cure for osteoporosis. Therefore, prevention is critical. Are you getting enough calcium from your diet Adequate calcium intake is vital for building and maintaining healthy bones. Adults should receive between 1,000 mg and 1,200 mg of calcium daily. Unfortunately, the typical American only consumes about 600 mg of calcium each day. ...
August 17, 2011 in Bone & Joint
Your treatment program should consider lifestyle modification (diet and exercise) and drug therapy. What lifestyle modifications should I consider? If you are not receiving the adult recommended 1,000 to 1,200 mg of elemental calcium per day, consider using an OTC calcium supplement with vitamin D. Exercise for at least 30 minutes on most days of the ...
August 8, 2011 in Bone & Joint
Follow the simple tips below to help improve your bone health. Calcium & Vitamin D - Make sure you get 1,000 mg to 1,200 mg of calcium and 400 IU to 800 IU of vitamin D from your diet (different for children). If you do not get enough from your diet, add a daily calcium/vitamin ...
