La Grande Chiropractic Tip for Osteoporotic Bone Health: Ginger, FLL and Turmeric
Phytomedicine. A new concept? Not really. 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 us all, particularly post-menopausal women and others who have osteoporosis. Dr. Paulette Hugulet, DC, LLC reports on some recent findings about such plant-based treatments including ginger as well as others like turmeric for La Grande 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, La Grande women are reminded to take care of their bones. Osteoporosis is best explained as an imbalance between bone formation and bone resorption; both are controlled by nitric oxide. When women get to menopause, estrogen levels drop which makes their risk of fracture rise. In a recent study, women were treated with a nutraceutical containing Paullinia cupana, Muira puama, ginger, and L-citrulline, said 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) Dr. Paulette Hugulet, DC, LLC finds these to be beneficial outcomes for La Grande osteoporosis care with chiropractic.
GINGER AND TURMERIC FOR OSTEOPOROTIC BONE HEALTH
La Grande chiropractic treatment plans at Dr. Paulette Hugulet, DC, LLC are based on well-done research studies and experience. Dr. Paulette Hugulet, DC, LLC values this well-designed prospective triple-blind randomized controlled trial. That took a lot to set up, no doubt! Its goal is to gauge the effect of ginger and turmeric on quality of life, body composition, bone mineral density (BMD) and osteoporosis biomarkers in post-menopausal women with osteoporosis. Since ginger and turmeric are relatively inexpensive, this study’s results could surely affect the prevention and treatment of osteoporosis. (2) La Grande 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 a bonus effect, cognitive function improved. (3) Further, using both curcumin and Fructus Ligustri Lucidi enhanced bone regeneration, positioning it as a promising alternative herbal way to treat and prevent osteoporosis. (4)
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Schedule your next La Grande chiropractic appointment with Dr. Paulette Hugulet, DC, LLC to see how phytomedicine and chiropractic may benefit your life and manage your post-menopausal osteoporosis.
