Many of us take traditional osteoporosis medications, while others have great difficulty with them, leading many closer to natural treatments for this disorder. The agave plant, used to make tequila, is one plant of many that may have promising bone benefits.
Agave has rich sources of fructans, and previous studies show that ...fructans stimulate the growth of beneficial bacteria in the large intestine in a way that increases the body's absorption of minerals, including calcium and...
A number of news organizations reported yesterday that a study shows some older men may benefit from osteoporosis screening and treatment.... Read more »
For all the bisphosphonate medication patients out there, the FDA has just approved a new dosage of Fosamax that contains 70 mg of... Read more »
For years, estrogen therapy was a principal method used to treat ailments associated with menopause, such as osteoporosis. However, when... Read more »
I was happy to see that the opening of a new osteoporosis diagnosis and treatment unit in England drew Prime Minister Tony Blair for an... Read more »
Zoledronic acid, known by its brand name Reclast, is now approved by the FDA for the treatment of osteoporosis. Here is more information... Read more »
Osteoporosis is a disease that causes bones to weaken and break. The most common bones affected are the hip, wrist and vertebrae. Approximately 10... Read more »
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has accepted an application for the new osteoporosis medication denosumab. Drugmaker Amgen has applied to... Read more »
A new practice guideline issued by the American College of Physicians states that doctors should offer to prescribe bisphosphonates to men and women... Read more »
Source: Harvard Decision Guide
Prevention You can help to prevent osteoporosis by: Getting enough calcium and vitamin D - Many doctors routinely recommend extra... Read more »
Source: Medifocus Guidebook on: Osteoporosis
Goals of Treatment for OsteoporosisThere is currently no cure for osteoporosis. The best treatment available for osteoporosis is prevention. The... Read more »
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