Osteoporosis
First came the break! 6-20-2008 – An Unexpected Break Second, the Treatment: 6-22-08 – Faith Reflection – Give Thanks in All Circumstances 6-22-08 – Weekly Workout While My Broken Shoulder Heals 6-26-08 – Hydrocodone/APAP for Pain Relief: Product Review 7-1-08 – Progress Report: Visit to Dr. White on Monday, 6/30/08; Faith Reflection – The Scenic […]
Answer: No. Without putting a person in traction with the entire upper body in a cast, there is really no way to cast a broken shoulder. Besides, as soon as the break begins to heal, the person will need to begin carefully moving the joint according to doctor’s directions, in order to restore range of […]
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Answer: When almonds digest, they leave an alkaline “ash” in the body, which helps to alkalize the blood. Since blood must maintain an alkaline pH level of about 7.4 for optimum health, alkaline foods are an essential part of our diet. If the pH of the blood becomes acid by eating acidifying foods, the body […]
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Answer: You might feel like drinking, but don’ t do it. Alcohol interferes with the healing of fractures and will slow your recovery.
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Answer: According to Merck, the pharmaceutical company that manufactures Fosamax, osteoporosis is “a systemic disease characterized by low bone mass and microarchitectural deterioration of bone, with a consequent increase in bone fragility and susceptibility to fracture.” (2001) The problem with this definition is that a person with high bone density may fracture, while another with […]
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If you’re like me, cold weather crimps your style. When Jack Frost moved into the neighborhood, I huddled indoors, away from freezing temperatures and nature’s withered appearance, until I began to feel depressed and lifeless myself. This year I decided to beat the winter blues. I talked to friends, searched my soul, and surfed the […]
Distance added today was 1 mile from an after-dinner walk with my husband. Want to join me in our Walk Around the World? All you need to do is tell me in a Comment (below) the Teammate Name you would like to use, and I’ll add you to Team Osteodiet.com. You’ll receive a Password that […]
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