Calcium

Natural Remedies for Osteomalacia IMPORTANT: Osteomalacia is a serious metabolic bone disease caused by defective mineralization of the adult bone, usually from severe deficiency of vitamin D, calcium, or phosphorus. Diagnosis is based on blood tests (25-OH vitamin D, calcium, phosphate, alkaline phosphatase, PTH) and sometimes a bone biopsy. The natural remedies in this article are useful as nutritional support but do not replace therapeutic doses of vitamin D, calcium, or other treatments prescribed by your doctor. Do not start high-dose vitamin D cures without testing and medical advice, as overdose is dangerous. ...

Natural Remedies for Stress Fractures IMPORTANT: A stress fracture is a real crack in the bone caused by repeated microtrauma. It needs precise diagnosis (x-ray, sometimes negative early on, MRI or bone scan), prolonged rest, and in some locations (femoral neck, navicular, medial tibial malleolus), even special orthopedic treatment up to surgery. The natural remedies in this article are useful for nutritional support and symptom relief but do not replace medical diagnosis and the recommendations of an orthopedist or sports doctor. If you suspect a stress fracture, stop the activity causing it and see a doctor. ...

Natural adjuvants for osteopenia IMPORTANT: Osteopenia is the intermediate stage between normal bone density and osteoporosis, defined on DEXA by T-score between -1 and -2.5. It is not a disease but a risk factor. Diagnosis is made by a doctor (endocrinologist, rheumatologist, family doctor) based on DEXA. If osteopenia is severe or associated with other risk factors (previous fractures, early menopause, chronic corticosteroid use, endocrine diseases), the doctor may recommend treatment. The remedies described here are adjuvants and prevention strategies, not a replacement for medical consultation. ...

Natural Remedies for Paget’s Disease of Bone IMPORTANT: Paget’s disease of bone (osteitis deformans) is a chronic disorder in which bone metabolism is profoundly disturbed, and the newly formed bone is chaotic, bulkier but weaker and more vascularized. Diagnosis is made with x-rays, bone scan and blood tests (alkaline phosphatase, calcium, phosphorus). Medical treatment with bisphosphonates (alendronate, zoledronate, risedronate) or calcitonin is often absolutely necessary to halt progression. The natural remedies in this article are nutritional support and do not replace the treatment prescribed by your doctor. Never stop medications without the agreement of your specialist. ...

Natural Remedies for Osteoporosis IMPORTANT: Osteoporosis is a disease diagnosed by DEXA (bone densitometry). The natural remedies in this article are useful for prevention and as support for medical treatment, but they do not replace bisphosphonates, denosumab, or other medications prescribed by your doctor in severe forms. Consult your doctor before taking any supplements, especially if you are already on treatment. ...