New Information About Strong Women and Strong Bones
Become a Patron! Here’s an exciting twist to one of my favorite topics — how being a stronger woman makes for stronger bones. As I’ve reported many times before, strong...
Get the most out of your pumpkin
Pumpkin-spiced potato chips anyone? Or how about pumpkin-spiced frozen waffles with a matching latte? While almost everything seems to be pumpkin flavored this year, I think I’ll stick with the...
Bone density tests aren’t enough — why a Fracture Risk Assessment is essential
Many women first start wondering about bone health right at the age when the doctor recommends a bone density scan. But from my experience, getting the results of a bone...
Bone health, bone fractures, and low bone density — what we know now
When most people are told they have low bone density, their greatest concern is whether they are at risk for bone fractures. That’s because many people, even many physicians, make...
5 reasons why bone drugs should be your last resort
Table of Contents Toggle Rethinking osteoporosis 1. You’ll put your bones at long-term risk. 2. You’ll also face risks to your whole body. 3. Bone drugs produce few lasting results....
The calcium myth
For many years, a popular chorus of wisdom about calcium and bone health has been playing. Its refrain goes something like this: Calcium is essential to bone health. Variations on...
The Wisdom of Fermented Foods
How many of you can recall your parents or grandparents making sauerkraut, kimchi, pickles, buttermilk yogurt, sourdough breads, or wine? I fondly recall that odorous crock of fermented buckwheat pancake...
Hot topics from the bone scientists
I’ve just returned from listening to thousands of scientists and physicians discuss their research at The American Society of Bone and Mineral Research Annual Conference. You can imagine how exciting...
Osteoporosis, digestion and fermented foods
Poor digestion ranks right along with vitamin D deficiency as a key factor in the development of osteoporosis, osteopenia and needless fracture. Years ago I developed a simple 10 Steps...
Tips to eat alkaline
Fall is a great time to make a little extra effort to eat alkaline. We’re settling back into our routines — not to mention the abundance of traditional fall foods...
What Is a Prebiotic and How Does It Help Strengthen Bone?
In a recent blog, I explained why it’s a good thing we humans are walking compost heaps. Along with helping our digestive system, the bacteria we carry around in our...
Probiotics, Osteoporosis and Osteopenia
I often joke that we humans are just as much a “walking compost heap” as a human body. This is because the average healthy adult has 10 times more bacteria...
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