Prolapsed Disc: Haste makes Waste

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 [01/08/2009] A slipped disc often causes insufferable pain in the back. However, in most cases surgery is not necessary. Experts say that in 80 percent alternative therapies also may help – but they need time.  Prolapsed Disc: Haste makes Waste - read more

Osteoporosis: Crumbling in Secrecy

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 [01/08/2009] Osteoporosis – that is an elderly women’s problem, they think. Far from it! Even though more women suffer from porous bones, every fifth osteoporosis patient is male. A lot of physicians still do not know that.  Osteoporosis: Crumbling in Secrecy - read more

Health Management: „I Take no Stock in Conventional Back Exercise Programmes”

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 [01/08/2009] Slipped discs, lumbagos and other reasons for pain in the back cause economic costs in the amount of about 10 billion euros in Germany each year. The lack of work due to illness could be reduced with the help of a strategic health management. However, studies show that most of the employers are not aware of the enormous potential of workplace health promotion.  Health Management: „I Take no Stock in Conventional Back Exercise Programmes” - read more

Circulating Cells: Forming Bone from Blood

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 [01/08/2009] New research shows that specialized cells in the blood share a common origin with white blood cells derived from the bone marrow and that these bloodstream cells are capable of forming bone at sites distant from the original skeleton.  Circulating Cells: Forming Bone from Blood - read more