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Bone Resorption Assessment...Urine Test...$113 BUY NOW
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DESCRIPTION: This Bone Density Assessment measures bone loss accurately and inexpensively by using a urine sample. It is safe, simple and non-invasive. This Bone Resorption Assessment can improve the quality of life for women and men. This test identifies elevated levels of bone loss before excessive damage has occurred.
Technically speaking, this test uses the two most specific markers of bone resorption: the noninvasive urine analysis assays pyridinium crosslinks and deoxypyridinoline. These two collagen crosslinks are found to be more specific for bone resorption than other collagen metabolites, such as telopeptides. In addition to monitoring osteoporosis, this Bone Density Assessment test is also invaluable in monitoring other bone diseases, such as arthritis, metabolic bone disease, and cancer.
This simple, direct urinary test examines pyridinium crosslinks and deoxypyridinoline, useful in identifying current rate of bone loss, bone density, lytic bone disease, and efficacy of bone support therapies… Provides an accurate assessment of the rate of bone turnover in an individual. Testing helps to identify those more likely to develop osteoporosis, to intervene before significant loss has occurred, and to monitor the efficacy of management regimens…
Osteoporosis [bone thinning and bone shortening] leads to 1.5 million fractures per year; affects more than 50% of healthy American women aged 30-40 who are likely to develop vertebral fractures as they age. It is important to identify individuals currently losing bone at an accelerated rate so that effective management can begin before significant bone loss has occurred. Advantages of urinary bone resorption testing: biochemical markers are convenient and inexpensive dynamic measures of bone turnover; biomechanical markers provide immediate information on the rate of bone loss, thus helping to predict future losses; static markers of bone mass, such as photon absorptiometry (bone scans), help to diagnose osteoporosis by establishing the amount of bone that has already been lost. They do not provide data on the rate of loss; and bone scans, unlike biochemical markers, are inconvenient for regular monitoring of therapies due to invasiveness and expense. Crosslink excretion is greatly increased in individuals with osteoporosis, as well as in a number of other conditions. These include paget’s disease, primary hyperparathyroidism and osteomalacia. Measurement of pyridinoline [pyd]. Crosslinks has also proven useful in arthritic diseases, connective tissue disorders, cancer metastasis and alcoholic bone disease.
Everyone has seen little elderly women and men with stooped posture and round shoulders. When and how did it start? Bone loss usually begins at around age 35. The first clue is usually that a woman or man begins to lose height. From the time a woman is age 65 thru 81, it is not uncommon to lose up to 5 inches of height within this time frame. Loss of height is an indication that bones and teeth are beginning to lose valuable minerals that are stored in them, which is referred to as the body’s alkaline reserve. When the body is being depleted of its minerals, numerous health disorders can occur, affecting every body system, including the nerves, muscles, bones, heart, lungs, digestive system, urinary system, reproductive system, hormone balance, teeth, gums, skin, eyes, ears, hair, nails, and immune system. When the alkaline mineral reserve becomes depleted, body acidity becomes dominant. Click here to see a list of common acidic disorders. For women, bone loss is also a indication of female hormone imbalance.
Some factors that cause increased acid in the body and reduced alkaline reserve include
- Eating processed foods and pre-packaged foods
- Eating white flour products [including pastas]
- Sugary foods and beverages
- Dairy products [including milk, cheese, ice cream]
- Excessive alcohol consumption
- Cigarette smoking
- Drugs
- High phosphates (as found in soft drinks)
- Caffeinated beverages
- Processed table salt
- Foods grown and processed with pesticides, preservatives, antibiotics, or hormones
- High protein meat diets, including beef, chicken and turkey, also promote acidity. High protein doubles the loss of calcium.
- Because of the acid overload in our environment, most of our drinking water now contains acid.
- Even stress, chronic diseases and medications create excess acid.
- Insufficient sleep
- Insufficient exercise, particularly bone-strengthening exercises
- Crash dieting
- Deficiencies in nutrients such as calcium, magnesium, trace minerals, B-vitamins, Vitamin D, fiber
All of the above factors are linked to frail thin bones, bone loss and osteoporosis, due to an overload of acid, which depletes the alkaline mineral reserve. All of these factors are linked to frail thin bones, bone loss and osteoporosis. In addition, the following other factors increase the susceptibility for developing osteoporosis:
- Small or petite men and women
- Those with a family history of osteoporosis
- Those with fair skin and blond hair
- Those with a history of hip, spine or wrist fractures
- Those who have used use thyroid or steroid medication
- Those who have frequent heartburn or indigestion
Many more women than men get osteoporosis. According to the National Osteoporosis Foundation, nearly 50% of healthy American women in their 30s and 40s may be at risk for increased bone loss. One third of American women aged 50 and older are likely to suffer from spinal fractures. In 2000, osteoporosis will cause 500,000 hip fractures each year. The following women have an even greater chance of developing osteoporosis:
- Women with a history of irregular menstrual periods
- Women who have taken synthetic birth control [pills, patches, injections]
- Women with a history of early menopause (natural or surgically induced)
- Women who have missed periods for longer than four months
- Women who are post-menopausal
- Women who are on hormone replacement therapy
If you meet 3 or more of any of the above criteria, it is quite possible that your cells are absorbing acidic toxins much faster than you can get rid of them through your colon, lungs, skin and kidneys. You probably have more acid than your body can handle.
Your skeleton is living tissue, composed of cells embedded in a mineral matrix. Fresh bone is continually created to replace worn segments. In fact, your body's bones are completely replaced every twelve years. From childhood into your early 20s, your bones continue to grow because new bone formation outweighs bone loss. By your late 20s, your bones are as strong and thick as they will ever be. After age 35, bone building can no longer keep up with bone removal, and bone mass begins to decrease.
The medical term for bone loss is osteoporosis, which means porous, thin frail bones. Some bones, like the vertebrae in the spine, contain spongy bone tissue and are very susceptible to thinning. Bones affected by osteoporosis are less dense than normal bones. They are also more likely to break, even as a result of a minor bump or fall, or even without an injury. When the bones are significantly thinned (low in bone mass) even a simple cough, sneeze or bending down to tie a shoelace could cause a fracture of a rib. Osteoporosis can result in small fractures of the bones in the spine. This is what causes the loss of height, and can also eventually cause a curved back, round shoulders or stooped posture, known as a Dowager's hump, and can also eventually cause curving of the spine, also called Kyphosis. This can become so severe that the chin is forced on to the chest and can result in breathing problems. Both conditions can be painful, disfiguring, and debilitating. Identifying your risk factors and current levels of bone loss can reduce the effects of this damaging disease.
What can I do in the meantime to prevent, slow or reverse bone loss?
Bone density loss is directly due to excess acid robbing your bones of alkaline mineral. Women and men should immediately begin replenishing their alkaline reserve of vital minerals. I strongly suggest the Liquid Vitamin/Mineral Supplement and the Calcium Magnesium Powder [The best calcium supplement is Calcium Gluconate, which is 90% vegetable, and is the purest injectable grade].
If calcium is not taken with magnesium, or it if it is not highly absorbable, it will cause much more harm than good. The unabsorbed calcium can lodge anywhere in your body and mimic practically any disease. For instances, if it lodges in your bones and joints, it mimics arthritis; if it lodges in you heart, it mimics arterial lesions; it mimics respiratory problems if it lodges in your lungs, etc. Always take twice the amount of calcium as magnesium. Calcium lactate, calcium hydroxyapatite, and DL-calcium-phosphate are poorly absorbed. Calcium in the form of metallic minerals [oyster shell, egg shell, dolemite, bone meal, limestone, calcium carbonate, clay, mount moruninite, sea bed minerals, Tums and other antacids] is ground-up rocks that are poorly absorbed. Calcium antacids are also poorly absorbed because they neutralize the hydrochloric acid that is needed for absorption. If you are under age 35, you only absorb 8%-12%. Those over 35 absorb only 3%-5%. When metallic minerals are chelated, 40% is absorbed. The worst calcium is calcium carbonate [from rocks]. Calcium citrate from oyster shell is better, but it is not acidic enough to dissolve well in the body. Some forms of coral calcium do not break down in water. An X-ray picture that shows white bones indicates that your calcium is being absorbed efficiently. Studies show that Magnesium also increases bone density by 11% each year.
Estrogen can slow down bone loss, but it cannot replace it.
In addition to synthetic hormones being harmful, they only increase bone mass by 5% maximum. On the other hand, natural progesterone cream increases bone density 15%-30%. Studies show that bone mass may increase 7%-8% the first year, 4%-5% the second year, and 3%-4% the third year.
A common cause of bone and joint disorders for women is excess estrogen in the body.
There are several conventional invasive medical tests for bone loss. One way is to use x-rays to assess bone mass. Another way is to have a bone biopsy, which requires an invasive surgical procedure. However, these only detect bone loss after it has occurred. This particular bone density test uses bone resorption assessment, which can measure bone loss before it becomes a problem. It is the most accurate tool available for determining bone loss....Click HERE for more Test Details...
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You may click HERE to place an ON-LINE order below using a CREDIT CARD, CASH or E-CHECK. In the submission box below, you must enter the first and last name of the person taking the test. •You may also place a telephone order at 817 457-1232. Telephone order hours are 8 AM - 4 PM CST Monday-Friday.
You may also place a telephone order at 817 457-1232. Telephone order hours are 8 AM - 4 PM CST Monday-Friday. •You may also place an order by Fax. The Fax number is 972 227-2251 and is open 24 hours per day.
You may also place an order by Fax. The Fax number is 972 227-2251 and is open 24 hours per day. •The postal address to place orders using a Check or Money Order is:
The postal address to place orders using a Check or Money Order is: A J Adams, ND
International Institute of Holistic Healing
PO Box 944
Lancaster, TX 75146 USA
•Upon purchase, your test kit(s) will be shipped to you directly from Genova Diagnostics Labs via FedEx Ground. Please allow approximately 3 - 5 days for delivery.
Upon purchase, your test kit(s) will be shipped to you directly from Genova Diagnostics Labs via FedEx Ground. Please allow approximately 3 - 5 days for delivery. •When you receive the test kit, you will follow instructions to collect the sample. You will then mail the sample to Genova Labs in their postage-paid package. After Genova Diagnostics Labs complete the test, they will send the results to my office. Your results will then be mailed to you via USPS First Class mail. After the lab receives your specimen, the results usually arrive to you within 10-14 BUSINESS DAYS. If you have not received your results after 21 BUSINESS DAYS, please email Adams@DoctorAJAdams.com
When you receive the test kit, you will follow instructions to collect the sample. You will then mail the sample to Genova Labs in their postage-paid package. After Genova Diagnostics Labs complete the test, they will send the results to my office. Your results will then be mailed to you via USPS First Class mail. After the lab receives your specimen, the results usually arrive to you within 10-14 BUSINESS DAYS. If you have not received your results after 21 BUSINESS DAYS, please email Adams@DoctorAJAdams.com•It is suggested that you review the sample report before purchasing. Click HERE for the link to the webpage. Many of the Genova lab test results are easily self-explanatory in their commentary. Other tests may require the assistance in interpretation by your personal physician or other healthcare practitioner. Some of the test results include their suggested treatment plan which may include a medical protocol. As an alternative, upon your request, a FREE Naturopathic comprehensive consult is offered based on your health symptoms only. The consultation does not include the interpretation of test results.
It is suggested that you review the sample report before purchasing. Click HERE for the link to the webpage. Many of the Genova lab test results are easily self-explanatory in their commentary. Other tests may require the assistance in interpretation by your personal physician or other healthcare practitioner. Some of the test results include their suggested treatment plan which may include a medical protocol. As an alternative, upon your request, a FREE Naturopathic comprehensive consult is offered based on your health symptoms only. The consultation does not include the interpretation of test results. Selecting the best Lab Test Kit(s) for your Symptoms
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- Click HERE for test kits for Skeletal System...includes Muscles, Bones [osteoporosis], Joints [arthritis], Tendons, Cartilage and Ligaments, etc.
- Click HERE for test kits for Endocrine System/Glands...Hormone Balance For Women And Men…Estrogens [Estrone, Estradiol, Estriol], Progesterone, Testosterone, Cortisol, DHEA, Human Growth hormone [hGH] and Melatonin.
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- Click HERE for test kits for Cardiovascular System disorders...heart disease, circulation, anemia, blood disorders, high blood pressure, stroke, varicose veins, spider veins, high cholesterol, atherosclerosis
