DIABETES There are two types of diabetes, and they have different mechanisms for affecting bone health. With Type 1 diabetes, the insulin-producing β-cells of the pancreas are destroyed, and there …
Exercise for Bone Health
Definitions: Piezoelectric Effect is defined as “The ability of certain materials to generate an electric charge in response to applied mechanical stress.” Osteoblasts are cells that build bone.. Osteoclasts are …
Choose Well: Alkalinize for Bone Health!
By Jayashree Mani, MS, CCN Bone is sensitive to small changes in pH and an alkaline diet provides the balance required for a healthy pH. A metabolically alkaline diet includes …