Glossary
Acupuncture - The technique of inserting thin needles through the skin at specific points on the body to control pain and other symptomsAerobic Exercise - Brisk exercise which promotes circulation of oxygen through the blood
Arthritis - A disease marked by inflammation and pain in the joints
Bone Density - Bone density is the amount of bone tissue in a certain volume of bone. It can be measured using a special x-ray called a quantitative computed tomogram
calcium - A mineral found in teeth, bones, and other body tissues
Diagnosis - The process of identifying a disease by the signs and symptoms
Fluoride - Element found in nature that helps prevent tooth decay
Fracture - A fracture is a break in the bone or cartilage. Fractures are also named by the trauma event that caused the bone breakage
Pain - An unpleasant sensation that can range from mild localized discomfort to agony. Pain has both physical and emotional components
Toxicity - Poisonous reaction that impairs body functions or damages cells
Vitamins - Organic substances that are essential for most metabolic functions of the body
