St Peters Chiropractic Tip for Osteoporotic Bone Health: Ginger, FLL and Turmeric
Phytomedicine. It may be a new concept for some. It’s the use of plants to address human illness. It is been used most of humanity’s existence, but today we’re more accustomed to pharmacological medicine. Looking to phytomedicine may benefit many of us, particularly post-menopausal women and others who suffer with osteoporosis. Old Mill Chiropractic shares some recent news about such plant-based treatments including ginger as well as others like turmeric for St Peters osteoporosis treatment and side benefits of improved bone health and bone regeneration.
OSTEOPOROSIS AND POST-MENOPAUSAL WOMEN: BONE FRACTURES, BMD
Women are quite aware of osteoporosis. With DEXA scans and concerns for fracture risk in the news, St Peters 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 controlled by nitric oxide. When women reach menopause, estrogen levels decrease which increases their fracture risk. In a recent study, women were given a nutraceutical containing Paullinia cupana, Muira puama, ginger, and L-citrulline, known to help fractures heal in rat studies. Nitric oxide was boosted along with other biomarkers like cGMP and calcium deposition. Bone mineral density rose as bone resorption was slowed and calcium deposition was enhanced. (1) Old Mill Chiropractic finds these to be beneficial results for St Peters osteoporosis care with chiropractic.
GINGER AND TURMERIC FOR OSTEOPOROTIC BONE HEALTH
St Peters chiropractic treatment plans at Old Mill Chiropractic are based on well-done research studies and experience. Old Mill Chiropractic values this well-designed prospective triple-blind randomized controlled trial. Now, that’s a study! Its aim is to quantify 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 really impact the prevention and treatment of osteoporosis. (2) St Peters 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 around a long time! Its bone-preserving properties may stem from the effect FLL has 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 promising 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 value 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 St Peters chiropractic appointment with Old Mill Chiropractic to see how phytomedicine and chiropractic may enhance your life and manage your post-menopausal osteoporosis.
