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Osteogenesis Imperfecta is a genetic disorder that causes extremely brittle bones. This disease can cause bones to break, people can have hundreds of fractures throughout their lifetime due to Osteogenesis Imperfecta. Most of Osteogenesis Imperfecta cases are caused by a dominant genetic mutation which would be types 1-4. Types 5 -8 are inherited by a recessive mutation. Although in some rare occasions is could be a new genetic mutation. The term “Osteogenesis Imperfecta” was originated by W.…

25-Dihydroxyvitamin D Levels in Women: The Cooper Center Longitudinal Study Summary According to the article, “Cardiorespiratory Fitness, Adiposity, and Serum 25-Dihydroxyvitamin D Levels in Women”, advancements in medical research have led to understanding how vitamin D affects more than just the bones. This longitudinal research study was performed to go beyond the association of vitamin D and musculoskeletal strength. The importance of understanding the extensive function of vitamin D could…

I do believe that there are circumstances under which a person should take calcium supplements. Calcium is one of the most abundant minerals in the body, yet so many people still have trouble consuming enough calcium rich foods. Calcium is by far the most important mineral for our structure. One circumstance under which a person should take calcium supplements is if a doctor specifically prescribes a patient a calcium supplement due to having any kind of deficiency. Another circumstance is if…

Should Peope Drink Milk? Did you know that milk makes your bones strong? It also reduces heartburn, and it has the perfect things people need like nutriants and vitamins. It helps us get skinny and it is also recomended by doctors for a ot of various reasons. One reason is it can make peoples bones strong. It has been a recomendation by doctors that if people want to have strong bones, they should drink 3 cups of milk everyday, also when they have weak bones they should drink milk because it…

There are multiple kidney diseases that are known to the Medical world, but there will be a discussion about Henoch Shönlein Purpura today. Many young kids have had this Kidney disease and it is not to be taken lightly. At first it comes off as something simple, and it looks like the victim has probably just pulled a muscle, has a fever or has a stomach ache because they are vomiting but no, that is just the beginning of this horrid kidney disease. There are probably many questions going around…

5 tips to buy the best food supplements: Food is not the part that makes up the complete diet. Food contains proteins, carbohydrates, and fats, that helps you build up and gain strength. It isn’t all for what a healthy body needs. For a healthy and disease free body, one is supposed to have a proper diet plan to get through all of this. Supplements are taken to add extra elements to the body like vitamins, amino acids etc which are not considered as food, but are taken orally if deficiency of…

VITAMIN B1 Vitamin B1 also known as thiamin, thiamine is a water soluble vitamin just like every other vitamins of the B complex family. This vitamin enables our body system to directly use carbohydrate as energy and is being classified as an essential vitamin. Our body does not have the ability to produce Thiamine and can only store up to 30mg of it wit a half life of about 9-18days. Thiamine is very essential when it comes to glucose metabolism and as well plays a vital role in our nerves,…

Thereafter, rinse your face with warm water and usual moisturize. Do that regularly to your face and with time the wrinkles will disappear leaving a young skin. 4. Protect your skin from UV rays In as much as the sun is a great source of vitamin D that is essential for your bones it is a great source of destruction to your skin. Exposure of the wrinkled skin to the UV rays will only make the wrinkles very pronounced. Therefore, as you treat your skin with the natural agents, protect it from…

HuHip Fractures Population at Greatest Risk for Hip Fractures Population at greatest risk for hip fractures is older people with osteoporosis, especially white women. The elderly have weaker bone due to osteoporosis and they are more likely to fall due to conditions such as neurological impairment, impaired vision, poor balance, side effects from medications, institutional living, physical inactivity, and difficulty maneuvering around environmental hazards. After a hip fracture, many are…

The Not So Funny Bones "To succeed in life, you need three things: a wishbone, a backbone and a funny bone" ("Reba McEntire"). This quote by musician Reba McEntire hits on what is needed for a successful life; ambition and a little luck, courage, and a sense of humor. But, in reality, many more bones are needed for a good life. Bones play a vital role in health and without them; everyone would be just a pile of tissues. Healthy bones help in nearly every function a person does; providing the…