Osteonecrosis -Avascular Necrosis So what actually is Bone death anyway. It's mostly of the break down in the vascular system (blood supply)that runs through the bone.Although bone is not an actively growing tissue in adults, it does need a constant blood supply to stay alive. In fact, the supply of blood to long bones is profuse and... Continue Reading →
Another reason to exercise: Burning bone fat a key to better bone health The study, published in the Journal of Bone and Mineral Research, also suggests obese individuals -- who often have worse bone quality -- may derive even greater bone health benefits from exercising than their lean counterparts. "One of the main clinical implications... Continue Reading →
Bloodclots are very serious, even life threatening,because they may stop the flow of blood to the lungs, the heart, and the brain. And having a hereditary condition like Factor V Leiden like I do, I have learned to not just help my Osteonecrosis but also my inherited clot disorder. My husband who is on a blood... Continue Reading →
Some info on Avascular Necrosis/Osteonecrosis Other risk factors for osteonecrosis include radiation therapy, chemotherapy, and organ transplantation (particularly kidney transplantation). Osteonecrosis is also associated with a number of medical conditions, including Cancer (chemo and radiation) SLE-Lupus Blood disorders such as Sickle cell disease, eNOS Factor V Leiden MTHFR FactorViii HIV infection, Gaucher’s disease, and Caisson... Continue Reading →
Chocolate Fudge Pie Two ways Ingredients * 12.3 oz silken or firm tofu * ( If you can find it I recommend Mori-Nu silken-firm for no aftertaste) * 1 1/2 tsp cocoa powder * 1 tsp pure vanilla extract * 2 tbsp milk of choice I use cashew milk * smidge of salt 1/8 teaspoon *... Continue Reading →
So back in December as you recall I mentioned I was diagnosed with an umbilical hernia. I needed to get ekg to get the clearance for repair surgery. I guess it's standard when your over 50 and having hbp Well the ekg apparently didn't look good they mentioned a poor R wave progression even asked... Continue Reading →
Zucchini and Veggie Summer Salad: serves 4 *4 medium tomatoes *1/2 bunch basil (remove leaves from stems tear it. You never really want to chop basil) *2-3 medium zucchini (sliced into 1/4 inch rounds) or you can spiral it I do that to. *1/2 red onion( sliced into very thin rounds) *1-2 ears corn (cooked... Continue Reading →
I am the voice of the newly diagnosed and all Avascular Necrosis/Osteonecrosis and Osteoarthritis patients. There is a struggle that newly diagnosed patients know all too well. The anger, the pain and the fear of the unknown can have our heads spinning in all different directions day in and day out as the body deteriorates while... Continue Reading →
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