Phytomedicine. It may be a new concept for some. It’s the use of plants to help human illness. It is been around most of humanity’s existence, but today we’re more accustomed to pharmacological medicine. Looking to phytomedicine may benefit many of us, especially post-menopausal women and others who suffer with osteoporosis. New Hampshire Spine and Sport reports on some recent news about such plant-based treatments including ginger along with others like turmeric for Southern New Hampshire osteoporosis treatment and side benefits of enhanced bone health and bone regeneration.
OSTEOPOROSIS AND POST-MENOPAUSAL WOMEN: BONE FRACTURES, BMD
Women are very aware of osteoporosis. With DEXA scans and concerns for fracture risk in the news, Southern New Hampshire women are prompted to check the status of their bones. Osteoporosis is best explained as an imbalance between bone formation and bone resorption; both are controlled by nitric oxide. When women get to menopause, estrogen levels decrease which increases their fracture risk. In a new study, women were treated with a nutraceutical containing Paullinia cupana, Muira puama, ginger, and L-citrulline, said to help fractures heal in rat studies. Nitric oxide was increased along with other biomarkers like cGMP and calcium deposition. Bone mineral density rose as bone resorption was reduced and calcium deposition was improved. (1) New Hampshire Spine and Sport sees these as beneficial outcomes for Southern New Hampshire osteoporosis care with chiropractic.
GINGER AND TURMERIC FOR OSTEOPOROTIC BONE HEALTH
Southern New Hampshire chiropractic treatment plans at New Hampshire Spine and Sport are based on well-done research studies and experience. New Hampshire Spine and Sport values this well-designed prospective triple-blind randomized controlled trial. Now, that’s a study! Its aim is to measure the effect of ginger and turmeric on quality of life, body composition, bone mineral density (BMD) and osteoporosis biomarkers in osteoporotic post-menopausal women. Since ginger and turmeric are relatively inexpensive, this study’s results could surely affect the prevention and treatment of osteoporosis. (2) Southern New Hampshire nutritional choices for osteoporosis keep expanding!
FLL AND CURCUMIN (TURMERIC) FOR BONE PRESERVATION AND REGENERATION
Fructus Ligustri Lucidi (FLL) is an olive family plant used for its antioxidant and anti-aging properties to treat osteoporosis for more than 1000 years. It’s been available for a long time! Its bone-preserving properties may come from the influence FLL seems to have on the microecology of the intestine. Intestinal changes – changes to the gut’s microecology – come with aging, and FLL seems to influence that. As a bonus effect, cognitive function improved. (3) Additionally, combining curcumin and Fructus Ligustri Lucidi enhanced bone regeneration, positioning it as a hopeful alternative herbal approach to osteoporosis treatment and prevention. (4)
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Listen to the PODCAST with Dr. Travis Cross on The Back Doctors Podcast with Dr. Michael Johnson as he discusses the importance of integrating chiropractic treatment in the Cox® Technic System of Spinal Pain Management with nutrition to enhance the positive clinical outcomes for patients with back pain.
Schedule your next Southern New Hampshire chiropractic appointment with New Hampshire Spine and Sport to see how phytomedicine and chiropractic may enhance your life and manage your post-menopausal osteoporosis.