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If you want to avoid osteoporosis, are Tums
and other antacids a way to get extra calcium?

No, antacids like Tums actually oppose the very stomach
acid (hydrochloric acid) needed for calcium absorption.
Calcium is one of the most important minerals in the body, not
only for bone health but for nerve transmission, blood clotting,
heart function, hormone function and metabolism.
While some can meet their daily calcium needs through good
nutrition, most people should add a calcium supplement to
ensure their body's need for this essential mineral is met. Calcium
also requires a lot of digestive teamwork, including the presence
of an alphabet of vitamins, magnesium, and other minerals. If
there are deficiencies along the line-for instance, not enough
vitamin D-it won't matter how much calcium you get, your body
will take it (and whatever other minerals it needs) from your
bones. So, in addition to a calcium supplement, you may want to
take a high-quality multivitamin.
The other essential step is exercise, whether walking or another
weight-bearing activity. If possible, add strength training a
couple times a week. People diagnosed with osteoporosis
often mistakenly avoid exercise, which actually makes their
bones more vulnerable. Bones strengthen with use, just like
muscle, all through your life. And because bones are constantly
regenerating, every positive step you take will make a big
difference-at whatever age you take them.

Board certified in Internal Medicine,
Jyotika Wali, MD, helps and supports her
patients by providing the entire spectrum
of health care needs, from well-woman
care to chronic disease management.
Dr. Wali is accepting new patients and
her office is located at 1001 E. Chapman
Avenue in Fullerton. To make an appointment, please call
(714) 451-0000.

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Is there anything new in the treatment
of erectile dysfunction?

Yes, there is. Over 50 percent of men in their 50s and
60s suffer from erectile dysfunction (ED) (formerly called
impotence), negatively impacting their lives and relationships.
GAINSWave represents an exciting paradigm shift in our ability
to cure ED and restore normal function, even for men who do not
respond to other treatments.
Low intensity, high-frequency shock waves have been used to
cure ED in Europe for more than a decade
-a painless and successful treatment finally available here.
GAINSWave, a noninvasive office treatment, has a greater than
75 percent success rate in more than 40 clinical studies. Shock
waves "wake up" dormant stem cells and stimulate growth factors
that allow the body to create new blood vessels and nerve tissue,
reversing ED. While previous treatment options were about
managing just the symptoms-medications, surgical implants,
vacuum pumps, or penile injections-for the first time, this is an
option that offers a real cure.
Blood flow is essential to normal erectile function. By repairing
aged blood vessels, stimulating the growth of new blood vessels,
and removing micro-plaque, the benefits from GAINSWave
typically last years. The procedure is safe and effective, with no
significant side effects or risks, restoring normal erectile function.

Alan Weinberg, MD, FACS, is a boardcertified urologist who provides
noninvasive, minimally-invasive, and
robotic techniques to treat prostate
cancer, incontinence, and other issues
impacting men's health.
Board-certified urologists of Southland
Urology, Alan Weinberg, MD, FACS, Michael Gazzaniga, MD,
FACS, and Eric Tygenhof, MD, practice in Fullerton and Yorba
Linda and are accepting new patients. To make an appointment,
please call (714) 870-5970.
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