by brentbarlow | Aug 21, 2012 | Bone Health, Bone Health, conditions, Diet and Nutrition, Health Articles, Lactose Intolerance
In last week’s article we discussed bisphosphonates, the most common medication used to treat osteoporosis and bone disorders. We learned that they prevent bone thinning by inhibiting bone remodeling. This leads to thicker bone in the short term (less than 3 years)...
by brentbarlow | Aug 13, 2012 | Bone Health, Bone Health, conditions, Health Articles
In last week’s article we learned about the most important causes of poor bone health. We learned that lack of exercise leads to decreased bone mass because the bones need physical activity and load in order to grow and become thicker and stronger. We learned that...
by brentbarlow | Aug 1, 2012 | Diet and Nutrition, Pediatric Health
All parents want their children to be as healthy as possible and most parents do whatever they can to support their children. Many parents bring their children in to see me not necessarily to treat specific medical conditions but to determine what they can do to...
by brentbarlow | Aug 1, 2012 | Arthritis, Bone Health, Bone Health, Rheumatoid Arthritis
In last week’s article we learned about the anatomy and physiology of bones. We learned that bones are not purely solid structures. We learned that they are continually being broken down and rebuilt along stress lines by cells called osteoclasts and osteoblasts. This...
by brentbarlow | Jul 30, 2012 | Bone Health, Bone Health
Our bones are amongst the most important tissues in our bodies. They provide the structure that the rest of the body clings to and branches off from. In the last number of years a lot of attention has come to the health of our bones because of how important bone...
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