Osteoporosis & homeopathy
Osteoporosis & homeopathy All About Osteoporosis What is Osteoporosis? Osteoporosis, or “porous bones”, is a condition that causes bones to gradually thin and weaken, resulting in increase risk of fractures. Common bone sites include the spine, hip, and wrist. Bone begins to lose calcium faster than they can replace it. Less bone remodeling takes place and the bones begin to thin Vitamin D The body needs vitamin D to absorb calcium. Without enough vitamin D, one can’t form enough of the hormone calcitriol (known as the “active vitamin D”).This in turn leads to insufficient calcium absorption from the diet. In this situation, the body must take calcium from its stores in the skeleton, which weakens existing bone and prevents the formation of strong, new bone. Calcium Calcium is needed for our heart, muscles, and nerves to function properly and for blood to clot. Inadequate calcium significantly contributes to the development of osteoporosis. Many publ...