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New research: Low-weight, high-repetition strength training builds bone

New research: Low-weight, high-repetition strength training builds bone

Become a Patron! Here’s good news for those of us who avoid rigorous high load strength training – either due ...
An anti-inflammatory diet for healthy bones (video included)

An anti-inflammatory diet for healthy bones (video included)

Inflammation is one of Mother Nature’s powerful double-edged swords: We need it to clear way damaged tissue, but ...
Top questions about a weight vest for Better Bones

Top questions about a weight vest for Better Bones

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High perceived stress level increases fracture risk

High perceived stress level increases fracture risk

Do you think you’re a stressed-out person? I certainly think I am — which is one reason I’m so interested in the ...
Are you losing too much calcium in your urine?

Are you losing too much calcium in your urine?

What’s the biggest problem with calcium? It may come as a surprise that while most people don’t have a problem ...
Hidden celiac disease and osteoporosis: Learning from Judy

Hidden celiac disease and osteoporosis: Learning from Judy

Judy had never even heard of celiac disease when she was told she had extremely severe osteoporosis in 2009. She ...
Answers to your top 5 questions about calcium supplements

Answers to your top 5 questions about calcium supplements

Calcium is the nutrient people think about when it comes to bone strength. Every day I’m asked, “How much calcium ...
Your FRAX fracture prediction: Take it with a grain of salt

Your FRAX fracture prediction: Take it with a grain of salt

If you’ve had a DEXA scan, you may have noticed a statement on the report that reads something like this: “This ...
FRAX tool: What you need to know about this assessment

FRAX tool: What you need to know about this assessment

The fracture risk tool known as FRAX has come under fire from the World Health Organization (WHO) recently for ...
Chromium: A hidden nutrient for bone and energy metabolism

Chromium: A hidden nutrient for bone and energy metabolism

Chromium is an old friend of mine! I first used it to help women tame their sweet tooth in my days as a ...
Vitamin K2: A Valentine’s message for heart and bones

Vitamin K2: A Valentine’s message for heart and bones

  This Valentine’s Day, when you’re thinking about what’s closest to your heart, keep your bones in mind ...
Proton Pump Inhibitors antacids increase fracture risk

Proton Pump Inhibitors antacids increase fracture risk

Are the medications you’re taking for heartburn and acid reflux increasing your fracture risk? Proton pump ...
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