Minster Chiropractic Tip for Osteoporotic Bone Health: Ginger, FLL and Turmeric
Phytomedicine. A new concept? Not really. It is the use of plants to address human disease. It’s been around most of humanity’s existence, but today we’re quite used to pharmacological medicine. Looking to phytomedicine may benefit many of us, particularly post-menopausal women and others who suffer with osteoporosis. Minster Chiropractic Center shares some recent findings about such plant-based treatments including ginger as well as others like turmeric for Minster osteoporosis treatment and side benefits of improved 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, Minster women are prompted to check the status of their bones. Osteoporosis is best described as an imbalance between bone formation and bone resorption; both are influenced by nitric oxide. When women get to menopause, estrogen levels drop which makes their risk of fracture rise. In a new study, women were treated with a nutraceutical containing Paullinia cupana, Muira puama, ginger, and L-citrulline, known to enhance fracture healing in rat studies. Nitric oxide was increased along with other biomarkers like cGMP and calcium deposition. Bone mineral density rose as bone resorption was slowed and calcium deposition was enhanced. (1) Minster Chiropractic Center sees these as positive results for Minster osteoporosis care with chiropractic.
GINGER AND TURMERIC FOR OSTEOPOROTIC BONE HEALTH
Minster chiropractic treatment plans at Minster Chiropractic Center are based on well-done research studies and experience. Minster Chiropractic Center values this well-designed prospective triple-blind randomized controlled trial. Now, that’s a study! Its goal is to quantify the effect of ginger and turmeric on quality of life, body composition, bone mineral density (BMD) and osteoporosis biomarkers for osteoporotic post-menopausal women. Since ginger and turmeric are relatively inexpensive, this study’s results could surely make an impact on the prevention and treatment of osteoporosis. (2) Minster nutritional options for osteoporosis keep growing!
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 has been available for a long time! Its bone-preserving properties may stem 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 an extra effect, cognitive function improved. (3) Further, using both curcumin and Fructus Ligustri Lucidi enhanced bone regeneration, positioning it as a potential alternative herbal approach to osteoporosis treatment and prevention. (4)
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Schedule your next Minster chiropractic appointment with Minster Chiropractic Center to see how phytomedicine and chiropractic may enhance your life and take care of your post-menopausal osteoporosis.
