Osteoporosis- Natural Treatment in Dallas

Osteoporosis- Calcium might NOT be the answer!

1) Osteoporosis affects an
estimated 10 million Americans
over the age of 50 years old.

2) 32.9 million afflicted with low
bone mass, placing them at
an increased risk for developing
osteoporosis.

3) Osteoporosis is related to 1.2
million fractures in the United
States each year (a leading cause
of death in the elderly).

4) Most osteoporosis is NOT due to low amounts of calcium in the diet. In fact, the USA
consumes the most calcium of any country in the world and also has the highest rates
of osteoporosis. Consuming more calcium by eating dairy products or supplementing with
cheap calcium (calcium carbonate) are poor choices to remedy this problem.

5) Phosphoric acid (found in high amounts in sodas) pulls calcium out of your bones in order
to balance calcium and phosphorus in the blood.

6) Fluoride and sugar decrease calcium absorption (you are not necessarily what you eat,
you are what you absorb).

7) People with digestive problems (celiac disease, irritable bowel, etc.) are more susceptible
to osteoporosis (again, poor absorption of calcium).

8) Women who are in menopause developed osteoporosis at higher rates. During menopause
there is a great decrease in the hormone progesterone, but not estrogen. So why would you
take drugs to increase your estrogen levels for osteoporosis (especially since it increases your
chances of cancer 9-14 times)? Also, fat cells store estrogen, which can further distort proper
hormonal balance of estrogen and progesterone. Balancing your hormonal level naturally
through improving health is a much better alternative.

9) Inactivity does not stimulate bone building. Calcium will be stored in other areas, such as
tendons (bone spurs) and in arteries (plaque). All the while the bones are becoming weaker.

10) Calcium needs vitamin D for absorption and vitamin K for utilization. People who choose
the Standard American Diet (SAD), do not perform outside activities and are sedentary are
grossly deficient in vitamin D and vitamin K, as well as susceptible to bone loss.

11) New evidence reveals a strong relationship between bone breakdown and inflammation,
free radicals, and gut dysbiosis (imbalance in gut bacteria). All of these are easily treated
with natural therapies.

What can be done to Avoid Osteoporosis?

1)        START EARLY. What we do as kids/teens has a cumulative effect and sets us up for
either prone for disease or a healthy life later on. It is never too late to begin, but get anyone
and everyone involved in being health conscious ASAP.

2)        Genetic testing is available through Dr. Webster to determine your future risk of
developing osteoporosis. This can give you a head start if you are susceptible to developing
osteoporosis later in life. By taking precautions now you can greatly reduce your risk of
osteoporosis even if you have some of the genes that put you at risk.

3)        Regularly exercising with weights (three or more times per week) is important for
stimulating bone growth. Exercising with weight stresses the bone which causes the bone to
replicate, making it stronger and healthier.

4)        Improve muscle tone and range of motion to better stimulate bone building (this
improves brain function as well!).

5)        Eliminate excessive amounts of phosphoric acid in the diet (no more sodas.
Seriously, no more sodas), sugar, fluoride exposure (tap water, toothpaste) and high
amounts of animal protein (Atkins diet- This will set you up for problems down the road).

6)        Improve digestion and overall gut health. Dr. Webster can help identify and correct
digestive issues.

7)        Normalize hormones through healthy means (loose body fat to decrease estrogen
stores, stay away from processed soy products).

8)        Stop using inappropriate therapies that could cause other problems. (Eating Tums
for calcium, eating ice cream or other dairy products for calcium, supplementing with cheap
calcium like calcium carbonate, which is made of the same stuff used for chalk).

9)        Use pharmaceutical grade supplements in an appropriate manner. Dr. Webster
can recommend appropriate forms and doses of vitamins D & K, as well as natural treatments
for gut dysfunction, hormone imbalance, inflammation and free radicals. Everyone is different
so everyone requires a unique supplementation plan.

Call Dr. Webster for an appointment today!
972-735-0707