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The bones in the human body are living parts that are constantly being replaced through a turnover process. There are multiple cells in bones that make this happen. Osteoclasts are cells that eat away at living bone to create small channels which then allow bone forming cells, called osteoblasts, to lay down new bone. This is called remodeling.

This bone turnover process is regulated by hormones. As one ages, hormone levels begin to decline, especially beyond the age of 40. This may result in decreased bone turnover, or a change in the ratio of bone formation to resorption. When less bone is being formed than resorbed, then bone density will decrease accordingly. Up to a certain point, this does not increase one’s risk of fracture. Eventually one ends up with osteopenia, which is a decrease in bone density (demineralization) over 1.5 standard deviations from that seen in the baseline “young normals.” Once the individual reaches 2.5 standard deviations below the “young normal” the term is then osteoporosis (severe demineralization). These numbers are attained with a bone density scan.

What are the factors involved in altering bone regeneration? One’s diet is essential. Taking in too much soda and intake of excessive processed foods can leach calcium from bones. Another important factor is decreasing hormone levels. As this is happening, the ratio of bone production to resorption may be affected adversely with resulting demineralization.

One interesting factor that may harm bone quality is excessive exercise. A normal amount of weight bearing exercise is very beneficial to bone health providing for increased bone density and prevention of osteoporosis. When a person exercises too much it can lead to a triad of problems including disordered eating, amenorrhea (loss of a girl’s period), and osteoporosis.

Women start losing bone density during their twenties, and altered hormone levels are the main reason. Bioidentical hormones are the best bone management program for maintaining bone density. Bioidentical hormone replacement treatment (BHRT) provides natural hormones identical to what the body produces. The typical hormones distributed by pharmaceutical companies are composed of synthetic hormones. There are considerable potential side effects with these hormones made in a lab.

The hormones evaluated and treated with bioidentical hormones arizona by Arizona naturopathic doctors include thyroid hormones, testosterone, estradiol, and progesterone. Restoring those hormones back to prime levels can reduced patient fracture risk along with increasing concentration, energy, creativity, vitality, while reducing wrinkles and blood pressure and may help with Phoenix weight loss. The combination of benefits is substantial.