3 ways to predict your risk of bone fracture
If you think you’re at risk for fracturing a bone, you should know that the vast majority of “osteoporotic” fractures occur in individuals who have either “normal” bone mineral density...
99 more answers to “is my favorite food alkaline or acidic?”
Since what you eat can dramatically affect your acid-alkaline balance, you might wonder how to make changes for optimal alkalinity. I first wrote The Acid-Alkaline Food Guide to help answer...
High blood pressure? Hardening of the arteries? Heart disease risk? Keep vitamin K in mind
We’ve recently seen a positive new twist on the heart-health benefits of vitamin K. For the first time, researchers found that low serum levels of vitamin K1 (phylloquinone) were significantly...
Protein recommendations – is it good or bad for bone?
Special note: Recently I saw a review of various studies that said getting more protein from non-red meat sources may reduce your risk for a stroke. Here’s a blog I...
Why eating and driving is bad for your bones
Be honest: how often do you eat while doing something else? I recently discovered a report that looks at the things Americans do while they are eating and drinking. Out...
Landmark study confirms alkalizing your body builds bone
For the first time, researchers in a major study have verified that neutralizing your net acid load through diet and supplements — or “alkalizing” — actually builds bone density and...
New warning reminds us bone drugs aren’t “magic pills”
It’s no secret that I encourage each of you to look for life-supporting ways to enhance bone health — using bone drugs only when absolutely necessary. Bone drugs are not...
Mirror, mirror…who has Better Bones?
You may not think that looking in the mirror could help your bone health. After all, some call osteoporosis the “silent disease” because many people don’t realize something is wrong...
Omega-3s May Reduce Risk of Hip Fractures
Can omega-3 fatty acids help reduce your hip fracture risk? Scientists studying the blood levels of postmenopausal women say “yes.” As evidence, they point to omega-3’s ability to reduce inflammation...
Need one more great reason to get vitamin D? Live longer!
One of my challenges as a blogger is how to get my message to stand out amid a sea of information. I generally prefer to stay away from sensational headlines...
When life gives you lemons…your bones will benefit
In Syracuse where I live, summer is much anticipated after the dark, cold winter with up to 120 inches of snow! When the warmer months roll around, one of my...
Greater age related muscle loss = more fractures
I always say that making the connection between our muscle strength and our bone health is an often overlooked opportunity. And once again, a new study confirms it while highlighting...
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