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Don’t be fooled: Vitamin D does prevent fracture

Don’t be fooled: Vitamin D does prevent fracture

I recently recorded a Facebook Live video critiquing a new study that suggested vitamin D does not prevent bone ...
New bone drug Tymlos — is it safe?

New bone drug Tymlos — is it safe?

Another new bone drug — Tymlos (abaloparatide) — recently hit the market, approved by the FDA for treating ...
Why You Should Strengthen Your Wrists

Why You Should Strengthen Your Wrists

If you strengthen your wrists you may be helping yourself more than you think. Wrist fractures are “sentinels” of ...
Osteogenic loading — a key to reversing osteoporosis

Osteogenic loading — a key to reversing osteoporosis

Bone responds to certain levels of physical strain in a really interesting way — it gets stronger. Any type of ...
Osteopenia Treatments — What Works?

Osteopenia Treatments — What Works?

Women often come to me looking for help with osteopenia treatments, and I’m happy to oblige — but usually I have ...
Are we setting kids up for osteoporosis?

Are we setting kids up for osteoporosis?

Recent studies point to a worrisome trend: children and young adults, especially girls, have become a great deal ...
What is the difference between osteopenia and osteoporosis?

What is the difference between osteopenia and osteoporosis?

Some clients come to me wondering about the difference between osteopenia and osteoporosis. Often, they have just ...
7 top nutrients for bone health

7 top nutrients for bone health

“But I have always taken my calcium and vitamin D! Why do I have osteoporosis?"  This is what I often hear from ...
MK-7 is a super nutrient for your bones AND your heart 

MK-7 is a super nutrient for your bones AND your heart 

There are so many nutrients that contribute to bone health, but one that fascinates me is a form of Vitamin K2 ...
High-intensity resistance training offers amazing results

High-intensity resistance training offers amazing results

Become a Patron! One thing we know about bone is that it responds to increased weight load by getting stronger. ...
Stinging Nettle Offers an Herbal Boost for Bone Health

Stinging Nettle Offers an Herbal Boost for Bone Health

There are so many foods that boost nutrient intake and improve bone health, but one food that’s captured my ...
A look at the bone drug raloxifene (Evista™)

A look at the bone drug raloxifene (Evista™)

Recently, Sarah came to my office reporting that her doctor wanted her to take the bone drug raloxifene ...
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