Guest guest Posted July 19, 2001 Report Share Posted July 19, 2001 I've heard of a DEXA - dual energy x-ray absorptiometry - which is 95 - 98% accurate, and should be checked at the heel, or the spongy end of a long bone, or a vertabra, as all other bones are too dense to give you an accurate reading; there is another more accurate reading DXA @ 1% error), but not as easily done. I still don't know exactly how it is performed, though! (sidebar - DPA - dual photon absorptiometry - is the norm but has the highest error rate of all at 8%+!) In Health, Steve ----------------------------- A quick test is a drugstore DEXA scan on your heal. Greg >>> Greg, can you please explai what this means? Pearl Federal Law requires that we warn you of the following: 1. Natural methods can sometimes backfire. 2. If you are pregnant, consult your physician before using any natural remedy. 3. The Constitution guarantees you the right to be your own physician and to prescribe for your own health. We are not medical doctors although MDs are welcome to post here as long as they behave themselves. Any opinions put forth by the list members are exactly that, and any person following the advice of anyone posting here does so at their own risk. It is up to you to educate yourself. By accepting advice or products from list members, you are agreeing to be fully responsible for your own health, and hold the List Owner and members free of any liability. Dr. Ian Shillington Doctor of Naturopathy Dr.IanShillington Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 19, 2001 Report Share Posted July 19, 2001 A quick test is a drugstore DEXA scan on your heal. Greg >>> Greg, can you please explai what this means? Pearl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 20, 2001 Report Share Posted July 20, 2001 - <PEARLY2 <herbal remedies > Thursday, July 19, 2001 9:20 PM [herbal remedies] Osteo > A quick test is a drugstore DEXA scan on your heal. > Greg > >>> > > Greg, can you please explain what this means? > > Hi Pearl, Many drugstores (US term), chemists (Aussie term) have quick & simple bone density tests which involves measuring the bone density of your heal, While not as accurate as a specialists test, it is a good measure and I would encourage everyone 40 + to do one at least once a year. A broken bone is a terrible way to learn your bone are full of holes where there is no matrix and thus no calcium. Greg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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