Don’t sabotage your vitamin D intake
So many women have become empowered to take action by joining the Better Bones Revolution. Like all of us, they’re busy with their families and work, so they’re focused on...
From fear to empowerment
What is it that allows someone to look at a difficult, even life-threatening, event as a source of empowerment, instead of being overcome with fear? Allow me to introduce you...
Fracture healing at any age
So often, my readers’ experiences highlight many of the most important issues in bone health. Recently, I received an email from a concerned daughter about her mother’s fracture healing: “My...
Alkalize your body – it builds and strengthens bone: new European study
You heard it here first years ago, and now a landmark Swiss study verifies it. Neutralizing your net acid load through diet and supplements — or “alkalize”— builds bone and...
Paleo diet: one good reason our ancestors had stronger bones than we do
The news of the recent Hostess Bakery bankruptcy reminds me of the old rumor that went around claiming Twinkies (definitely not part of the paleo diet) could even survive the...
2013 — The Year of the Better Bones Revolution
No one cares as much about your health as you do. No one has as much power to build and rebuild your body...
My prescription: laugh every day
What makes you crack up laughing no matter what? For me, I really get a kick out of Jon Stewart’s political and social satire. For one of my friends, it’s...
Early menopause = greater risk for osteoporosis
Swedish research now confirms what other research has suggested…menopause occurring before the age of 47 is linked to an increased risk of osteoporosis and fracture as women age. Specifically, at...
125 secondary causes (and more) for osteoporosis
The Better Bones Revolution Manifesto states in truth #4: “There is always a cause for excessive bone loss and bone fragility.” Read on for these osteoporosis causes Table of Contents...
Olive oil and Olive Oyl…
Recently I read a study that showed how a Mediterranean diet enriched with virgin olive oil supports bone health. The results are very interesting to me because researchers looked at...
Vitamin D level in tropical indigenous populations
As an anthropologist I’ve often wondered just what level of vitamin D would be found among indigenous populations living traditional lifestyles. A new study provides insights on the natural vitamin...
My green drink challenge
Several women have been talking to me about how to change out acid-producing foods for alkaline-producing items by adding green drinks to their menu plans. They love being able to...
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