Submitted by YHR on Tue, 05/08/2012 - 07:30
In his latest video, Dr. Cherry tackles two of the leading problems he sees with his patients: osteoporosis and difficulties sleeping.
Video Highlights
Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis, or bone thinning, is a major problem, especially as the population gets older. In fact, by age 65, most women have lost 30-50% of their skeletal mass. One of the potential effects is bone fractures.
In the US, there are more than 1 million fractures a year, or 4,000 a day. The most common is spinal fractures, but the most serious are hip fractures, which can cause long-term disability; 1 in 5 people who have hip fracture has disability the rest of their lives.
The risk factors for osteoporosis include:
1. Thin frame
2. Being inactive
3. Low calcium intake
4. Alcohol intake
5. Carbonated soft drink (phosphoric acid) consumption
6. Steroid and diuretic use
7. Excessive caffeine (coffee, not tea)
One of the best things you can do to support your skeletal system and bone structure is to supplement. We’ve identified the 15 best ingredients to do this, including:
• calcium (in various forms as they are used differently)
• vitamin D and magnesium for maximum absorption of calcium
• vitamin K, copper, manganese and silicone for supporting the frame
Together, these ingredients – which make up our Bone Support formula – can help to enhance and support the bone structure and bone health.
Sleep Problems
Another major problem we see is difficulty falling and staying asleep; 38% of the population has difficulties falling asleep, and 51% has insomnia several nights a week.
Some practical things you can do if you have sleep problems include:
• Going to bed and getting up at the same time
• Not consuming caffeine after noon
• Not exercising within 4 hours of going to bed
In addition, there are natural ingredients that can promote restful sleep. These include:
• Theanine (an amino acid derived from green tea leaves)
• Valerian (an herb)
• Chamomile (flower extract)
• Melatonin (natural hormone)
These and other natural compounds have been combined together into our Sleep Support to help address this common problem.
Are there any supplements that would benefit symptoms of Osteo-Arthritis? Also, can you recommend anything, shoes, exercise etc., to relieve painful bone spurs in the feet?
Thank you and God bless you.
You can find an abundance of information about osteoarthritis on this website. Try these articles: A Closer Look at Arthritis, Spotlight on Joint Support, Live Free, Move Free and Protect and Strengthen Your Knees or watch Dr. Cherry’s videos Attacking Arthritis Three Ways and Controlling Your Pain.
For bone spurs, here is a good information site: http://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/bone-spur-topic-overview. In addition to the “traditional” anti-inflammatories mentioned for pain, you may also want to ask your doctor about some of the natural anti-inflammatories discussed in the arthritis articles above, such as turmeric, ginger or white willow bark. Depending on where your spurs are, shoe inserts such as heel cups, heel pads or donut-shaped heel cushions are also sometimes recommended.
Of course, for both conditions, you should always talk to your doctor before trying new supplements or OTC products, especially if you are already being treated and/or are taking medication.
God Bless
what would cause that? I'm 65 years old and this just occurred. I exercise, take Basic Support supplements on a regular basis.
Pat
ps - my husband has been urinating blood for 3 years. He gets winded easily, to the extent he can hardly walk from car to store. He's been to three doctors and no answers but trying a drug here and there. Some days, he urinates constantly with small amounts coming out and it will include blood. The only real remedy it appears as they say, is to take out bladder, pee out of a bag and take chemo in case prostate has cancer. This is just not God.
Pat
From the Mayo Clinic website (http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/calcium-supplements/AN01871):
“There's no evidence that oral calcium supplements interfere with calcium channel blockers. To be safe, check your blood pressure regularly if taking calcium channel blockers and calcium supplements at the same time.” (But when calcium is given in high amounts through an IV, it may decrease the effects of calcium channel blockers.)
However, it is also recommended that if you take a beta-blocker or calcium-channel blocker, you do not take calcium supplements without your doctor's supervision.
God Bless
I've always been concerned with taking calcium supplements because I take a calcium blocker (amlodipine). Are there any problems with taking these together? Thanks.