| Bone
Density - Osteoporosis
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Ireland use use Sahara, there's finally an
ultrasound modality for bone assessment that
is simple, convenient and practical . Ultrasound
bone sonometry is a safe, radiation-free modality
that provides precise quantitative assessment
of skeletal status, useful in identifying
patients at risk of developing osteoporosis
and for assessing their risk of future fracture. |
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The
portable, Sahara Clinical Bone Sonometer can estimate
a patient's bone mineral density, based on an
ultrasound measurement of the calcaneus (heel
bone), the preferred peripheral site proven in
numerous studies to predict fracture risk.
If
undetected the devastating results below show
what can happen.
BE WISE GET TESTED IF OVER 35 years.
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Bone
addected by Osteoporosis |
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Fractured
Ankle |
Osteoporosis
Bone |
Normal
Bone |
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What
is osteoporosis?
Osteoporosis is a condition in which a person's
bone mass is lost faster than it can be replaced.
This results in bones that are weak, less
dense and more likely to break.
Osteoporosis is the most common degenerative
disease in developed countries because of
extended lifespan. It is characterized by
loss of bone and increased skeletal fragility,
leading to an increased number of fractures.
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Causes
of osteoporosis?
Risk
factors for bone loss include:
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Gender
- women are four times more likely to
be affected than men |
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Aging
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Lack
of exercise; sedentary lifestyle |
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Use
of tobacco products |
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Consuming
more than two alcoholic drinks per day
for men and more than one alcoholic
drink per day for women |
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Many
drugs, including steroids, hormonal
agents, blood thinners, anticonvulsants
and certain chemotherapy drugs |
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Menopause,
the stopping of menstrual periods in
women, whether natural, surgical or
drug-induced. Early menopause is one
of the strongest predictors of the development
of osteoporosis in women. |
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Low
testoterone production in men known
as hypogonadism |
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Calcium
or vitamin D deficiency |
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Other
diseases, such as hyperparathyroidism,
hyperthyroidism, multiple myeloma and
Cushing's syndrome |
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First
degree relative with osteoporosis or
history of fracture |
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Causes
of osteoporosis?
Most
of the time, a person doesn't know he or she
has osteoporosis until a bone breaks. The
bones of the hips, spine and wrists have the
greatest risk of fracture.
Prevention
Eating a well-balanced diet that includes
plenty of calcium and vitamin D can help build
strong bones. You can help maintain bone health
by exercising regularly (especially by doing
weight-bearing exercises), avoiding tobacco
products and avoiding excessive alcohol use
- defined as more than two drinks per day
for men and more than one drink per day for
women.
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What
exercises can I do to prevent osteoporosis?
Two types of exercise are important for building
and maintaining bone mass and density: weight-bearing
and resistance exercises. Weight-bearing exercises
cause your bones and muscles to work against
gravity. Walking, dancing, tennis, and stair
climbing are examples of weight-bearing exercises
with different degrees of impact. Swimming
and bicycling are not weight-bearing exercises.
A second type of activity to improve bone
strength is resistance exercise. Resistance
exercises use muscular strength to improve
muscle mass and strengthen bone. These activities
include weight lifting, such as using free
weights and weight machines found in gyms
and health clubs.
The optimal goal for exercise is 30 minutes
to an hour at least four times a week. It
is important to check with your doctor before
you begin a regular exercise program.
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Normal
Bone
Osteoporosis Bone
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Calcium
content in various foods
Yogurt, low fat, plain, vanilla, coffee, 200g;
400 mg Calcium
Yogurt, low fat, fruit, 200g; 345 mg Calcium
Yogurt, non-fat, 150g; 200-250 mg Calcium
Yogurt, frozen, 240 ml 240 mg Calcium
Calcium
fortified milk, 240 ml 400 mg Calcium
Milk, non-fat, 1%, 2%, whole, 240 ml; 300 mg Calcium
Cream,
half and half, 1 Tbs 16 mg Calcium
Calcium Fortified Orange Juice, 240 ml; 300 mg
Calcium
Ice cream, vanilla, 240 ml; 176 mg Calcium
Cheese,
Gruyere, 25g; 287 mg Calcium
Cheese, mozzarella, part skim, 25g; 207 mg Calcium
Cheese, Cheddar, 25g; 204 mg Calcium
Cheese, American, 25g; 174 mg Calcium
Cheese, cottage, 2% fat, 240 ml; 155 mg Calcium
Cheese, cream, 2 T 23 mg Calcium
Macaroni and Cheese, 150g; 240 mg Calcium
Salmon,
Canned, with bones, 75g; 185 mg Calcium
Rhubarb, cooked, 240ml; 174 mg Calcium
Oatmeal, fortified 240ml; 163 mg Calcium
Spinach, frozen, cooked, 240ml; 138 mg Calcium
Tofu, firm, 240ml; 258 mg Calcium
Almonds, 240ml; 92 mg Calcium
Beans, boiled, baked or refried, 240ml; 50 mg
Calcium
Mustard greens, cooked from fresh, 240ml; 52 mg
Calcium
Orange, 1 medium 52 mg Calcium
Halibut, baked, 75g; 51 mg Calcium
Kale, fresh, cooked, 240ml; 47 mg Calcium
Broccoli, cooked from fresh, 240ml; 36 mg Calcium
(a good source of vitamin D)
Bread, whole wheat, slice; 32 mg Calcium
Differences in calcium
amount in cheese
One of the noticeable things about this table
is that all cheeses are a good source of calcium
that there is a large difference between the amounts
that they contain. 25 grams of Gruyere has nearly
50% more calcium content than American cheese
and 12 times as much as is found in a cream cheese.
With this in mind it may be worth considering
cheese choice on your next shopping trip.
A simple way of increasing calcium intake is to
change your breakfast habits; by having a cereal
with vitamin D fortified milk instead of taking
Toast for breakfast you can take a major step
in the fight against osteoporosis.
Calcium Rich Foods
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