Richmond Acupuncture & Chinese Herbal Medicine in VA
Since 1988 practicing clinical acupuncture & Chinese herbs for pain relief & health living
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 Osteoporosis, which means "porous bones," causes bones to become
weak and brittle — so brittle that a fall or even mild stresses like bending
over or coughing can cause a fracture. In many cases, bones weaken when you
have low levels of calcium and other minerals in your bones. A common result of
osteoporosis is fractures — most of them occur in the spine, hip or wrist. You
may have osteoporosis signs and symptoms that include: Osteoporosis
is a major public health threat for an estimated 44 million Americans or 55
percent of the people 50 years of age or older. In the U.S. today, 10
million individuals are estimated to already have the disease and almost 34
million more are estimated to have low bone mass, placing them at increased
risk for osteoporosis. In order to slow bone loss and maintain bone mass, medications
may includes:
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Raloxifene
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Calcitonin.
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Teriparatide
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Bisphosphonates
Traditional Chinese medicine's approach to health offers the most holistic
solution for eradicating the source of bone diseases. Traditional Chinese
medicine, having been present for thousands of years, has ancient formulas for
every aspect of human health and wholeness. Of course, the TCM emphasis has
always been on strengthening health without causing harmful side-effects. Acupuncture
professionals can play an important role in identifying and treating those with
risk of bone disease. The ancient, tested, natural herbal formulas of
traditional Chinese medicine offer promise for treating the root causes of
osteoporosis and bone disease, providing the body with a beneficial environment
and conditions for maximizing bone health.
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Osteoporosis
