What is Osteoporosis ?

Osteoporosis, resulting in brittle bones, is a "silent thief" -- it robs your bones of calcium. There are no early warning signs until the disease results in broken bones. The skeleton becomes weakened and a minor fall can result in a fractured hip or wrist. Bones are not lifeless mineral deposits. Bones are constantly changing. They are dynamic, however, after menopause. They begin to break down.

Some Women Are at Greater Risk
of Developing Osteoporosis:

A Family History of Osteoporosis
Age - the Older You Are, the Greater the Risk
Race - White and Oriental Women are At Higher Risk
Small and Thin Women are At Greater Risk
Smoking Increases Your Risk
Little or No Exercise Increases Your Risk
Medications & Diseases - Cortisone or Thyroid Hormone, for Example, Can Increase Your Risk
Early Menopause, Either Naturally or From Surgery.
A Sediment Life Style
A Poor Diet History

Normal Bone Tissue

Osteoporotic Tissue

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There are signs of late osteoporoses is an accurate way of determining if osteoporosis is present. It is called Bone Densitometry. This test can often detect osteoporosis in the early stages before broken bones occur. The test can also be used to track bone response to treatment. Bone Densitometry is similar to an x-ray. There is also a urine test which can help determine if bone loss is occurring at a dangerous rate.

In the last ten years a very effective herb has been making it's rounds to the United States that is very effective for preventing osteoporosis. Imperial Gold Maca™ has been making a presence in the prevention area big time. Unfortunately not enough clinical tests have been made available. Studies that have been done in South America have these South Americans convinced that this is an herb that will have it's name in neon lights eventually.

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