Osteoporosis Myth: The Dangers of High Bone Mineral Density

Bone Mineral Density is NOT Equivalent to Bone Strength


'As you can see there are a number of insurmountable problems with the WHO's definitions, but perhaps the most fatal flaw is the fact that the Dual energy X-ray absorpitometry device (DXA) is only capable of revealing the mineral density of the bone, and this is not the same thing as bone quality/strength.


While there is a correlation between bone mineral density and bone quality/strength – that is to say, they overlap in places -- they are not equivalent. In other words, density, while an excellent indicator of compressive strength (resisting breaking when being crushed by a static weight), is not an accurate indicator of tensile strength (resisting breaking when being pulled or stretched).


Indeed, in some cases having higher bone density indicates that the bone is actually weaker.


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Vitamin K2 found promising in Parkinson’s treatment

 
' “It appears from our research that ­ministering vitamin K2 could possibly help patients with Parkinson’s. However, more work needs to be done to understand this better,” adds Verstreken, the journal Science reports.
Mitochondria at the heart of each cell is the source of energy for cellular activities and their movements. They generate this fuel by transporting electrons, according to a VIB statement.'


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11 Herbs for Strong Bones

 

'Our bones define us, make us beautiful, provide leverage for movement and allow us to stand upright. We build bone until our third decade. After that, a steady loss begins, like sand slipping through an hourglass. Nevertheless, while osteoporosis has become a major public health problem, it is not inevitable. A number of strategies will keep your bones strong—and some of them run counter to the party line on osteoporosis prevention.'

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Things You Should Know About Arthritis

'Osteoarthritis, also called degenerative joint disease, occurs to some degree in all of us as we age. As we go through life, our joints accumulate evidence of wear; on x-ray, this evidence includes decreased joint space, thickening of bones where they meet to form a joint, and even bone spurs. 

Show me an x-ray of anyone who is 35 years or older and chances are really good that I can show you multiple signs of some stage of osteoarthritis - call this an inevitable consequence of living in a world governed by gravity. 

The goal for all of us should be to minimize wear and tear, thereby decreasing our risk of developing painful stages of osteoarthritis. Here are some thoughts on how to accomplish this:'


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Osteoporosis Reversed - Breaking News

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Vitamin K2: Bones, Cardiovascular Health, Blood Sugar Control & Cancer Prevention

Natto Top Food Source of Vitamin K2

By Byron J. Richards, CCN





'Vitamin K is an important antioxidant nutrient well known for its important assistance in the clotting of blood. It is also the target of the commonly over-prescribed Coumadin, adding to society-wide problems of vitamin K deficiency. Ironically, such deficiency causes hardening of the arteries via increased calcification of arterial walls. Importantly, the lack of vitamin K is a major factor in poor bone health and new science shows it is also important for blood sugar regulation. Once again, the symptom-suppressing, drug-pushing medical profession needs to get its head out of the sand and quit harming people under the false pretense of pretended help.'







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