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Roz Burnham, C.N.

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OSTEOPOROSIS

 

The underlying causes of osteoporosis can be found with a hair tissue mineral examination.

There are many nutritional and hormonal factors which determine the severity and type of osteoporosis. Utilizing the proper nutritional interventions is critical to reverse bone loss.

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 Calcium and Vitamin D supplementation alone may not be the correct approach for a person with a slow metabolism.

Why?

 

A tissue mineral pattern will reveal that there is too much calcium collecting in the soft tissues that is not being deposited into the bone. This high soft tissue calcium slows the activity of the main energy production glands known as the thyroid and adrenals.

 

The adrenal and thyroid glands produce hormones that affect the rate of metabolism. Slowed activities of these glands produces insufficient energy to complete important metabolic processes of digestion, assimilation and elimination.

Fatigue, excess hunger and thirst, feeling cold, memory loss, and the inability to lose weight are seen with a slow metabolism. Decreased blood sugar regulation, with insulin overproduction and cellular resistance, are triggered by diets high in sugars and refined carbohydrates. Calcium is involved in insulin release while magnesium inhibits excessive insulin release. Mineral tests will reveal an imbalance between calcium and magnesium affecting the blood sugar balance. High insulin production can deplete calcium reserves.

 

A slow thyroid causes the parathyroid glands to become overactive. Increased parathyroid hormone-PTH increases the activity of bone dissolving cells called osteoclasts, causing calcium loss from the middle of the bone. The withdrawn calcium can be deposited into the soft tissues where it causes calcifications, stiffness in the joints, dryness and wrinkling.

 

Another important factor contributing to osteoporosis is the use of the wrong kinds and improper formulations of calcium supplements.  Most calcium supplements are not well assimilated (especially by a slow metabolizer) and can contribute to excessive soft tissue calcium, rather than being utilized by the body to form new bone.

 

Your hair mineral tissue pattern will reveal your exact levels of calcium. Other essential minerals, necessary for the proper absorption of calcium into the bone, including magnesium, manganese, potassium, boron, zinc, copper, and chromium will be evaluated. Your test results will determine the proper mineral supplementation program that is specific for your individual body chemistry profile to reverse bone loss.

The mineral test will also indicate when the osteoporosis results from a true calcium deficiency and in that case calcium supplementation will be most helpful!