Power Plant Podcast

Bone Health: Today’s show is about bone health and density. When it comes to bone density issues the two most talked about complications are Osteopenia and Osteoporosis. Osteopenia basically means your bone density is lower than normal. And Osteoporosis is a more severe condition and is diagnosed when your bones become brittle and fragile due to the loss of tissue. Typically, these issues are a result of hormonal changes or a deficiency in calcium or vitamin D. The CDC (Center for Disease Control and Prevention) say that the percentage of men 50 years of age or older with osteoporosis of the femur neck or lumbar spine is 4% The percentage of women 50 yrs. of age and over with osteoporosis of the femur neck or lumbar spine: 16% making it 4 times more likely for women to get it. This is mainly due to estrogen levels decreasing after menopause and the fact that most women have smaller and thinner bones. If you have questions regarding herbal nutrition or are looking for a natural solution to something that ales