Jonny Bowden, Ph.D., C.N.S.
See book keywords and concepts |  In today's medical marketplace, it's unrealistic to expect your plastic surgeon to know much about bone diseases, or your ear, nose, and throat specialist to know much about OB-GYN.
So how could we expect any of them to know about naturopathy, acupuncture, or vitamins?
Collectively, when it comes to our health care, we are like the guy whose smoke alarm makes too much noise, so he disconnects the battery. |
Andreas Moritz
See book keywords and concepts |  Most bone diseases occur when bone cells no longer receive enough nourishment. Gallstones in the liver usually lead to lymph congestion in the intestinal tract and, consequently, in other parts of the body (see Disorders of the Circulatory System). Good bone health results from the sustained balance between the functions of osteoblast and osteoclast cells. This delicate balance becomes disturbed when nutrient supply is deficient and thereby slows the production of new bone tissue by osteoblasts. |
James Dowd and Diane Stafford
See book keywords and concepts |  The most common cause of such pain is arthritis and bone diseases. CDC research shows that people with arthritis and chronic pain have a higher incidence of obesity, high blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes, and smoking.
This suggests that there may be common links to all these diseases. Research suggests that those common links are vitamin D deficiency and dietary imbalance.
Today many patients with pain in multiple locations are diagnosed with fibromyalgia. |
Mike Adams, the Health Ranger
See article keywords and concepts |  So you mentioned the positive impact on people who had trouble walking, who had osteoporosis, and various bone diseases. What other effects did you observe?
Dr. Holick: We also realized a few years later was that your skin doesn't only make vitamin D, which I think we'll talk about a little bit more in a minute, but it also recognizes activated vitamin D. |
Michael Friedman, ND
See book keywords and concepts |  Biochemical Markers
Biochemical markers are dynamic measures of bone turnover, providing information on the pathogenesis of bone diseases and on the rate of bone turnover. Var-
CLINICAL STUDIES
Biochemical Markers and Other Bone Disorders Arthritis
Several studies support collagen crosslinks as valuable markers of arthritic disease activity.95-97 Seibel studied the excretion of collagen crosslinks in patients with rheumatoid arthritis, with osteoarthritis, and in normal controls. |
Frederic Vagnini, M.D. and Barry Fox, Ph.D.
See book keywords and concepts |  Anyone who has injured a joint, suffered damage to the end of a bone, contracted certain bone diseases, or is overweight is a candidate for osteoarthritis.
Piroxican may also be used to treat rheumatoid arthritis and other inflammatory ailments.
Possible Side Effects
The drug's more common side effects include water retention, headache, dizziness, and stomach upset. |
Mike Adams, the Health Ranger
See article keywords and concepts | | And what was really neat about that experience was that we actually gave this to patients when I was in medical school -- and patients that had bone diseases associated with kidney failure, that were wheelchair bound, that had severe bone pain started walking again.
That was my first introduction into one of the major benefits of activated vitamin D and the development of it for the treatment of a bone disease.
Adams: Does this mean you and your colleague were the first to synthesize this form of vitamin D?
Dr. |
Joseph E. Mario
See book keywords and concepts |  Sciatica Of the hip, associated with gout and rheumatism, and catching cold, sometimes from toxic or sluggish intestines, or bone diseases where the nerves exit; at the back of the thigh bone, the knee and ankle joints. SEE in Chapter
Seven CONDITIONS & CURES. For Sleeping Yogi Tea's Bedtime Tea with Chamomile, true Skullcap, Spearmint,
Nutmeg, Licorice, Cardamon, Raspberry extract, and Passionflower extract. Tic Douloureux Facial neuralgia, from decayed teeth, painful facial trigeminal nerve twitching. Take a wholesome diet, fresh air, and sea baths. | | For headache, sore throat, bronchitis, flu, venereal diseases, gleet, herpes, syphilis, lymph tuberculosis with neck gland enlargement and inflamed joints, blood purifying (with Burdock, Yellow Dock, Blue Flag, Wintergreen, and Prickly Ash); breast cancer; abdominal tumors; elephantitis; bone diseases or nodes, rheumatism, hip pain; skin problems, psoriasis; urinary problems, and hemorrhoids.
•White STONECROP (Sedum album) Also called Small Houseleek. A low-growing perennial with succulent light-green leaves and white star flowers, growing on rocks, walls, and roofs. |
Phyllis A. Balch, CNC
See book keywords and concepts |  Useful for the treatment of arthritis, bone diseases such as osteoporosis and rickets, bronchitis, cardiovascular disease, edema, gallbladder disorders, gout, muscle cramps, and prostate disorders. Used in poultice form to depress bleeding and accelerate healing of burns and wounds.
Also called bottle brush, shavegrass.
Caution: Do not use if pregnant or nursing. Alkaloids in the plant preclude long-term usage. Do not use Great Horsetail (E. telmateia) or Marsh Horsetail (E. palustre), which have much higher alkaloid content. |
Gary Null
See book keywords and concepts |  Since vitamin D is required for bone mineralization, an adequate amount is necessary to prevent all sorts of bone diseases, principally rickets. The result of a lack of calcium and phosphorus available to bones, rickets causes bone material to weaken in the young. Its adult counterpart is osteoporosis (brittle and fragile bones), the most common of bone diseases.
The University of Arizona's Mark R. Haussler, Ph.D., explains: "Vi-
Sunshine Vitamin D tamin D promotes intestinal calcium and phosphate absorption and also mediates the mobilization of calcium from bone. |
The Life Extension Editorial Staff
See book keywords and concepts |  Bisphosphonates are indicated for the tteatment of a variety of metabolic bone diseases characterized by increased bone resorption.
A study in the same issue of the New England Journal of Medicine reported that monthly infusions of pamidronate in 382 women with Stage IV bteast cancer and bone metastases significantly teduced the incidence and ptolonged the median time of skeletal complications (Hortobagyi et al. 1996). | | The study and development of bisphosphonates as a major class of dtugs for the treatment of bone diseases began only three decades ago. The first report of the biological characteristics of bisphosphonates was published in 1968. At that time, scientists discovered that bisphosphonates have a marked ability to inhibit bone tesorption. Bisphosphonates are considered standatd cate fot tumor-associated hypercalcemia and have been shown to teduce bone pain, imptove quality of life, and to delay and reduce skeletal events. |
Gary Null
See book keywords and concepts | | Calcium and Bone Diseases
Calcium can be your chief helper in treating bone diseases, just as it can actually help rebuild the bones stricken by osteoporosis. Another common bone disease—osteomalacia (softening of the bones)—can be caused by damaged kidneys, because when the kidneys aren't working properly, they can't retain calcium.55 The condition can also result from not getting enough vitamin D in sunshine and foods. The symptoms? Aching or easily broken bones, twitching muscles, cramps, spasms. |
Alan Keith Tillotson, Ph.D., A.H.G., D.Ay.
See book keywords and concepts |  It elevates in prostate cancer, prostatitis, heart attack, excessive platelet destruction, and liver or bone diseases.
In our practice we use these blood tests extensively to monitor the progress of our patients. If a patient has hepatitis, we monitor their liver enzymes. If a patient has an immune system deficiency, we monitor the white blood cell counts. Because herbs are so effective at lowering elevated liver enzymes and raising WBC counts, this is a perfect example of the integration of systems. |
Nicola Reavley
See book keywords and concepts |  Due to mounting evidence that people are not getting enough calcium to prevent osteoporosis and other bone diseases, in 1997 the US government raised the recommendations for how much calcium people should consume every day.
Recommended intakes for pregnant and breastfeeding women are no longer greater than those for other women. This is partly based on recent studies which suggest that changes in calcium metabolism and absorption during pregnancy and breastfeeding are enough to meet the extra demands placed on a woman's body by her baby. | | It may also be useful in the treatment of arthritis and bone diseases. It can be used externally to stop bleeding and heal wounds.
Kava (Piper methysticum)
Kava is used to make a drink used in celebrations and rituals in the Pacific islands. It makes drinkers feel calm, relaxed and sociable. Large doses cause sleep.
Uses
Kava is used to treat nervous anxiety, insomnia, restlessness and depression. Cautions
High doses taken for long periods may cause side effects and should be avoided. |
Carol Krucoff and Mitchell Krucoff, M.D.
See book keywords and concepts |  ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
* The Osteoporosis and Related bone diseases National Resource Center is funded by the National Institutes of Health and offers free materials for consumers and health-care providers. Call 800-624-BONE.
* The National Osteoporosis Foundation has numerous fact sheets and brochures, some free and some at minimal cost. One of the best is Boning Up on Osteoporosis, a comprehensive 70-page booklet about prevention, diagnosis, and treatment that is available for $4 by writing to NOF, 1150 Seventeenth Street, N.W., Suite 500, Washington, D.C. 20036-4603. |
Alan Keith Tillotson, Ph.D., A.H.G., D.Ay.
See book keywords and concepts | | Deficiency can relate to heart palpitations, muscle spasms, bone loss or bone diseases, inflammation, vitamin D deficiency, and so on.
9. Inorganic phosphorus test Elevated levels of phosphorus are found in parathyroid problems, bone and calcium metabolism problems, diabetic acidosis, and some forms of kidney disease.
10. Bilirubin total test. This test measures the ability of the liver and spleen to break down and eliminate dead red blood cells. Elevated levels indicate liver disease or certain types of anemia.
10a. Bilirubin direct. |
Frances Darragh and Louise Darragh Law
See book keywords and concepts |  Deficiency causes slow teething, anemia, bone diseases, poor digestion.
Modalities: Worse from cold, motion, getting wet, change of weather. Better from rest, warmth, lying down.
CALC SULPH
Found in skin, cells, and blood. Deficiency causes slow healing of wounds, excessive formation of pus—catarrh, boils, ulcers, abscesses, pimples. Pus is thick, yellow, and sometimes blood-streaked.
Modalities: Worse from getting wet, washing, or working in water.
FERR PHOS
Found in blood. Deficiency causes fever, inflammation, poor appetite, weight loss. Tongue clean, red, inflamed, or swollen. |
Jean Carper
See book keywords and concepts |  In addition to calcium, there seems to be an unidentified "milk factor" that retards bone diseases.
TO CAP IT OFF
As if all the above is not enough praise to heap on a single food in nature's pharmacy, milk—and cheese—can also block cavities. A slew of studies on animal teeth find dairy products a cavity preventer, although how they work is uncertain. It may be due to milk's calcium, phosphate, casein, or to unknown substances. In a recent animal test, concentrates of milk minerals slashed cavities by up to thirty percent. |
Textbook of Natural Medicine 2nd Edition Volume 2Michael T. Murray, ND
See book keywords and concepts | | Patients with IBD are at an increased risk for the development of metabolic bone diseases, such as osteoporosis and osteomalacia. This relates to previously mentioned factors regarding calcium.
Vitamin E
Vitamin E deficiency can occur in IBD, as observed in one case report.69 The patient had a 25 year history of Crohn's disease, with multiple small bowel resections. Presenting symptoms relating to vitamin E deficiency included:
• bilateral visual field scotomata
• generalized motor weakness
• a broad-based gait with marked ataxia
• brisk reflexes
• a bilateral Babinski response. |
Barrie R Cassileth, Ph.D.
See book keywords and concepts |  The promotion of shark cartilage for bone diseases began shortly after new government regulations allowed food supplements to be promoted without FDA review and without proof of efficacy.
Beliefs on Which It Is Based
The idea that bovine or shark cartilage may have an effect in cancer treatment actually is based on one of the most promising areas of contemporary cancer research: angiogenesis. Angiogenesis refers to a process necessary to the growth of tumors. In order to remain alive, tumors, like all cells and body parts, require fresh supplies of blood and oxygen. | | What Practitioners Say It Does
Advocates claim that shark and bovine cartilage can reduce tumor size, slow or stop the growth of cancer, and help reverse bone diseases such as osteoporosis.
The popularity of shark cartilage can be traced back to a 1992 book entitled Sharks Don't Get Cancer, by I. William Lane, Ph.D. (Sharks do, by the way, get cancer, including cartilage cancer, but the incidence of cancer in sharks is low.) In his book, Lane claims that sharks avoid cancer because of substances in their cartilage. |
Gale Maleskey
See book keywords and concepts |  A Polish doctor named Sniadecki first made the connection between the need for sunlight and the bone diseases that appeared like a slow-moving epidemic in these industrialized areas. He advised parents to take their rickets-ridden children into the country, or at least carry them into the sunlight as often as possible. He had no idea what healing power was in the rays, but whatever it was, he surmised, these children needed it.
There are also instances in which lifestyle does the doctoring. |
James Braly M.D. and Ron Hoggan M.A.
See book keywords and concepts |  Biliary duct atresia (30 percent incidence in childhood CD)
27. Bone diseases: a. Osteoporosis/lowered bone density in kids and adults b. Osteopenia c. Osteomalacia d. Bone pain, "growing pains" in children e. Bone fractures, pathological (from osteomalacia) f. Elevated bone alkaline phosphatase g. Hyperparathyroidism, secondary h. Hypoparathyroidism, magnesium-deficiency induced
1. Elevated serum osteocalcin j. Elevated urinary hydroxyproline excretion k. Hypocalcemia 1. Hypocalcuria
28. |
Gary Null
See book keywords and concepts | | Recently reported successes in treating metabolic bone diseases with analogs (supplements) of vitamin D have generated interest in further clinical application of these compounds," he says. Vitamin D strengthens the bones because it influences "extraskeletal mineral metabolism."8
Expectant and nursing mothers have a greater need for all the vitamins and minerals, and vitamin D is no exception. During pregnancy, vitamin D helps the fetal system metabolize calcium and phosphorus for healthy bones and teeth. |
Sheldon Saul Hendler
See book keywords and concepts |  Most claims made for this substance have been related to cardiovascular and bone diseases. There is some evidence that chondroitin sulfate can lower cholesterol and triglyceride concentrations in the blood and protect against blood clotting.
This is a promising substance that deserves further research. It is available as a supplement in some health food stores.
(See discussion of hyaluronic acid, this section, for news of a drug that combines chondroitin sulfate with hyaluronic acid.)
Deaner (DMAE)
(Life Shortener? |
Thomas Bartram
See book keywords and concepts |  It would appear that use of the root of Symphytum officinale may be justified in the treatment of severe bone diseases for which it has achieved a measure of success in the past, such as rickets, Paget's disease, fractured bones, tuberculosis, etc, its benefits outweighing risks. Few other medicinal plants replenish wasted bone cells with the speed of Comfrey.
GSL (external use only)
COMMINUTION. To reduce crude herbal material to particles of varying size - to small segments or to pulverise into powder by a pestle and mortar or otherwise. To crush with a rolling pin. |
Elson M. Haas, M.D.
See book keywords and concepts |  Whether boron is useful in the treatment of osteoporosis, arthritis, other bone diseases, or hypertension will need to be studied further.
Deficiency and Toxitity: Boron toxicity to date is associated with the excessive use or increased sensitivity to boric acid, as discussed earlier. The ingestion of boric acid can lead to immediate nausea and vomiting. Later problems could be anemia, hair loss, skin eruption, and seizures. Diborane inhalation or exposure to liquid boron hydride can adversely affect the lungs and nervous system.
Boron deficiency is apparently more of an everyday concern. |
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