Prevention is better than Cure: Let us prevent Osteoporosis

BONE DENSITY TEST : THE DEXA SCAN

What is a DEXA scan (bone density test)?
DEXA stands for "dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry," and is considered the most accurate test for bone density. While standard x-rays show changes in bone density after about 40% of bone loss, a DEXA scan can detect changes after about a 1% change. A DEXA scan lasts about 10 minutes, and exposes the patient to less radiation than a standard chest x-ray (about the same amount of radiation exposure as taking a trans-continental flight).
What do my bone density test results mean?
The results of a bone density measurement (DEXA scan) are reported in two ways: as T-scores and as Z-scores.
A T-score compares your bone density to the optimal peak bone density for your gender. It is reported as number of standard deviations below the average. A T-score of greater than minus-1 is considered normal. A T-score of minus-1 to minus-2.5 is considered osteopenia, and a risk for developing osteoporosis. A T-score of less than minus-2.5 is diagnostic of osteoporosis.
A Z-score is used to compare your results to others of your same age, weight, ethnicity, and gender. This is useful to determine if there is something unusual contributing to your bone loss. A Z-score of less than minus-1.5 raises concern of factors other than aging as contributing to osteoporosis. These factors may include thyroid abnormalities, malnutrition, medication interactions, tobacco use, and others.

GET YOUR BONE DENSITY TESTS DONE AT OUR BONE SCAN CENTER TODAY!!! THE TEST SHOULD BE DONE ONCE EVERY 4 MONTHS TO MONITOR YOUR BONE CONDITION.

LIFESTYLE CHANGES

1. 1. Exercise daily for 15 minutes to 1 hour. Get healthy dose of the sunlight to stimulate production of Vitamin D, which helps the body absorb calcium.
2. A moderate amount of weightlifting ( or other resistance exercises ) can stimulate the growth of bone tissues, thereby strengthening the bones.
3. Abstain from smoking and alcohol; reduce your intake of caffeine and carbonated drinks.

THE BEST WAY TO IMPROVE YOUR DIET

Supplementary daily intake of 1 to 3 sachets of CAM or Ma-CAM.

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