Leon Chaitow ND DO MROLife can be extended by dietary restriction, a process which can also lead to a dramatic reduction in the chances of developing chroni
Susan M. Lark MDAccording to Susan Lark, M.D., the decrease in hormones that occurs soon after menopause can cause a number of uncomfortable symptoms, but the long term effects can produce devastating (and potentially life threatening) consequences, including...
Janet Zand LAc OMDOsteoporosis is a clinical condition which is characterized by a high susceptibility to bone fracture. It is due to excessive bone loss and decreased bone density. The "disease" occurs most commonly in post-menopausal women because of reduced levels...
American Institute for Preventive MedicineBackaches ;Most backaches come from strained muscles in the lower b
One of the most serious consequences of postmenopausal aging is the development of osteoporosis. In fact, osteoporosis is a major health problem affecting more than 25 million older Americans, 90 percent of them women. One out of three American...
Dana Ullman MPHWomen tend to be the primary health care providers in most families. In the vast majority of homes women are responsible for watching over the health needs of the children, and by their shopping and cooking, they are responsible for fulfilling the...
Elson M. Haas MDMenopause represents a major transition period in the lives of most women. That is why it is called the "change of life." Women experience a decreased production of sex hormones by the ovaries, and many times there are symptoms representative of...
The Back and Its Problems ;Postural muscles become short when stressed (overused, m
Calcium
Adequate dietary intake of calcium is important to bone health and has been associated with reduce
Osteoporosis in women following menopause is one of our most serious health problems. It frequently leads to hip fractures and death due to complications. Many risk factors contribute to its development.
