Skeletal disorders
Bone loss treatment
No matter how lifeless bones seem to be, they also contain living tissues similar to the ones present in our muscles. They get stronger or weaker, responding to our actions. Regular exercise combined with a healthy and balanced diet help make bones stronger and tougher. They also store the minerals required by our body. The […]
Bone growth supplements
Healthy bone growth is crucial to the proper development of the human body and this is the reason why bone growth supplements can play an important role during an individual’s growth and development stage. These bone growth supplements are meant to aid our bodies in building and strengthening our skeleton. Because of this, they are […]
Osteopenia treatment
Osteopenia is referred to as a medical condition wherein bone mineral density is lower than the normal value. Bone mineral density is a measurement of the level of minerals in the bones, indicating how dense and strong the bones are. The World Health Organization (WHO) Scientific Group on the Prevention and Management of Osteoporosis specifically […]
Osgood-Schlatter disease
Osgood-Schlatter disease is a condition that regularly causes knee pain for children and young teenagers. As a result of developing Osgood-Schlatter disease, various symptoms could develop such as constant knee pain, swelling of the knee area, and tenderness in certain areas near the knee. The disease is most common with physically active boys and usually […]
Osteoporosis symptoms
Osteoporosis is a problem that is common among older women. This disease is one that is known for causing problems with a higher risk of having broken bones, most commonly in the wrist and spine. While the main osteoporosis symptoms can occur later in life, the truth is that the damage that is caused from […]
Schmorl’s nodes treatment
Every day you walk upright; you lay down on your back; you practice yoga; you run, swim, bike and climb…but how often do you think about the impact of all of these activities on the delicate and complicated support system known as your spine? Your spine is a beautiful sculpture created by combining vertebrae (small, […]
Osteonecrosis
Osteonecrosis is a disease that is caused when there is not an adequate supply of blood to a particular section of bone. When this happens the tissue in the bone dies off and this causes the bone itself to collapse. While researchers are not certain what can actually cause osteonecrosis, there have been some who […]
Rickets disease
Rickets disease is a problem that is often found in young children, and it can cause deformity and fractures. This is because rickets causes the bones to soften due to a lack of Vitamin D and calcium. While rickets is not something that commonly occurs in developed countries, it is a serious problem that often […]
Green lipped mussel extract
Xtend-Life has replaced their GLM-Omega3 Plus supplements with Green Lipped Mussel Powder. It helps with the pain and inflammation of arthritis. Green Lipped muscles are found only in the coastal waters of New Zealand. Licensed marine farmers are the only ones allowed to commercially produce these sea creatures. Because of the expense, many manufactures prefer […]
Best calcium supplements
Xtend-Life Bone-Protec is a 100% natural supplement that consists of a combination of eleven active ingredients which all work effectively to help strengthen your skeletal system. By using Bone-Protec you can improve your posture, become more mobile, increase your strength, minimize chronic pain, and lower the chance of developing a degenerative illness. This isn’t just […]
Ankylosing spondylitis
Ankylosing spondylitis is a disease that causes chronic inflammation. It affects the spine and the sacroiliac joints. Sacroiliac joints are in the lower back located where the sacrum joins the iliac bones. The sacrum is the bone directly above the tailbone and the iliac bones are located on both sides of the upper buttocks. When […]
Glucosamine/Chondroitin/MSM supplements
Many people are familiar with glucosamine and chondroitin as health supplements however MSM is not as well known. Both glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate are substances that are normally found in the human body. These substances are found in the cartilage which is present in our joints. These supplements have been available for consumers for some […]
Rheumatoid arthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a condition that affects many elderly and even some younger people and is a very painful disorder that causes inflammation in many parts of the body. Although it is generally marked by painful joints in the arms, hands, and wrists, it is actually much more widespread than that. Rheumatoid arthritis can […]
