Fall prevention in winter
A few months ago I was working outdoors bringing in firewood with family members and took a nasty spill. It was a silly enough thing — there was lots of...
What’s the cause of your osteoporosis? Diagnostic tests and what they mean
One of the basic principles of the Better Bones Program® is that all osteoporosis, all excessive bone loss, or all real increased risk of low-trauma fracture has a cause. To...
Tomatoes: Summer’s unexpected bone builder
It’s tomato season! The brilliantly-colored summer treats common in all our gardens are major players in one of today’s leading-edge research topics in osteoporosis: how oxidative damage causes the inflammation...
Am I Losing Bone Right Now? The NTx Test
Every day women are worried because they’ve been told that a DEXA test shows their bone density is that of an 80-year-old, or that they “must” take bone drugs. But...
New research on sleep and bones
Bet you feel healthier after a good night’s sleep — well, so do your bones. Here’s what the scientists have found in their latest research about the connection between sleep...
Bone testing — assessing bone breakdown and bone loss
Bone is composed of a living protein framework upon which mineral crystals are placed. As bone breaks down, bits of this living protein framework appear in the urine or the...
Learn how to cultivate inner peace amid outer turmoil
As a women’s health advocate who is concerned about human rights, the health of our Mother Earth, and world peace and justice, it’s clear to me that 2020 will be...
Top questions about a weight vest for osteoporosis
Table of Contents Toggle 5 Minutes Read Is a weighted vest for osteoporosis good? Q: Will a weight vest really help me build bone? Q: How often should I use...
Alkaline foods list
Table of Contents Toggle 4 Minutes Read The Complete Alkaline Foods List: Understanding pH, Foods Ranked Low to High, and How to Test Your Body What Is pH Balance? What...
10 tips for an alkaline diet
Eating an alkaline diet can produce tremendous results —and I would like to add that it’s not just the latest Hollywood fad like many ways of eating! Eating alkaline as...
Forteo for osteoporosis — is this bone drug too good to be true?
Forteo™ (teriparatide) is a new and different drug on the scene as a treatment for osteoporosis. Other bone drugs, like Fosamax, Actonel, Boniva or even estrogen work to halt bone...
High dietary acid load and diabetes
How can taking care of your bones help reduce your risk of diabetes? The answer may be found in new research suggesting a strong connection between an acid load and...
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