Sitka Chiropractic Tip for Osteoporotic Bone Health: Ginger, FLL and Turmeric

July 07, 2020

Phytomedicine. It may be a new concept for some. It’s the system of using plants to address human illness. It is been around most of humanity’s existence, but today we are quite used to pharmacological medicine. Looking to phytomedicine may benefit many of us, particularly post-menopausal women and others who suffer with osteoporosis. Arctic Chiropractic, Sitka reports on some recent findings about such plant-based therapies including ginger as well as others like turmeric for Sitka osteoporosis treatment and side benefits of improved bone health and bone regeneration.

OSTEOPOROSIS AND POST-MENOPAUSAL WOMEN: BONE FRACTURES, BMD

Women are very aware of osteoporosis. With DEXA scans and concerns for fracture risk in the news, Sitka women are reminded to take care of their bones. Osteoporosis is best described as an imbalance between bone formation and bone resorption; both are regulated by nitric oxide. When women reach menopause, estrogen levels decrease which increases their fracture risk. In a recent study, women were given a nutraceutical containing Paullinia cupana, Muira puama, ginger, and L-citrulline, known to help fractures heal in rat studies. Nitric oxide was boosted along with other biomarkers like cGMP and calcium deposition. Bone mineral density rose as bone resorption was slowed and calcium deposition was enhanced. (1) Arctic Chiropractic, Sitka finds these to be positive outcomes for Sitka osteoporosis care with chiropractic.

GINGER AND TURMERIC FOR OSTEOPOROTIC BONE HEALTH

Sitka chiropractic treatment plans at Arctic Chiropractic, Sitka are based on well-done research studies and experience. Arctic Chiropractic, Sitka values this well-designed prospective triple-blind randomized controlled trial. Now, that’s a study! 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 osteoporotic post-menopausal women. Since ginger and turmeric are relatively inexpensive, this study’s results could surely make an impact on the prevention and treatment of osteoporosis. (2) Sitka nutritional options 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 has been available for a long time! Its bone-preserving properties may come from the influence FLL seems to have on the microecology of the intestine. Intestinal changes – changes to the gut’s microecology – come with aging, and FLL appears to influence that. As an extra effect, cognitive function got better. (3) Further, using both curcumin and Fructus Ligustri Lucidi enhanced bone regeneration, positioning it as a potential alternative herbal way to treat and prevent osteoporosis. (4)

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Schedule your next Sitka chiropractic appointment with Arctic Chiropractic, Sitka to see how phytomedicine and chiropractic may enhance your life and manage your post-menopausal osteoporosis.

 
Arctic Chiropractic, Sitka shares benefits of ginger, FLL and turmeric for osteoporosis care and treatment.