Alkaline phosphatase

Osteoporosis: The Toxic Metal Effect

Ronald Grisanti D.C., D.A.B.C.O., D.A.C.B.N., M.S. Millions of Americans have been led to believe that osteoporosis is simply a deficiency of the common drugs, Boniva, Evista, Actonel, or Fosamax. Many are prescribed the “knee-jerk” recommendation of 1500 mgs of calcium a day to prevent osteoporosis. Unfortunately, nothing could be further from the truth. It is […]

Study Flags Alkaline Phosphatase Levels as Bone Risk in Axial Spondyloarthritis

4/10/15 by Wayne Kuznar Contributing Writer In patients with axial spondyloarthritis (SpA), increased serum alkaline phosphatase (ALP) levels not only reflect high disease activity but also low bone mineral density (BMD) and structural damage, according to a cross-sectional study by South Korean researchers. The need for biomarkers that reflect both disease activity and bone metabolism […]

Carpal Tunnel: Effective Treatment

Ronald Grisanti D.C., D.A.B.C.O., D.A.C.B.N., M.S. Story Source Just recently I had the opportunity to consult with a patient by the name of Andrea who was suffering with carpal tunnel syndrome. Andrea was a 47 year women who was employed as an executive secretary for a Fortune 500 company. Her job responsibilities included typing business […]