Breaking news on natural vitamin K2 MK-7
You can say you heard it here first: a brand new double-blind, placebo-controlled study confirms that natural vitamin K2 in the form of natural MK-7 builds bone strength, helps prevent...
Celebrate National Women’s Health Week
Happy National Women’s Health Week! The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Office on Women’s Health has designated May 13-19 as the week dedicated to the idea that “It’s...
If I only knew then what I know now — my grandmother’s story
I’ve previously shared memories of my grandmother, an exceptionally vibrant and wise woman who died at the age of 102 with her mind still as sharp as any youngster’s. She...
Everyday activities can make a positive impact on your bones
From weeding to dusting to extra minutes waiting for the next task at work, you can make bone-building part of many of your daily routines. The key here is mindfulness....
No “one size fits all” approach for bone health
I recently had a conversation with a woman in her 40s who insisted that I list for her the top three things she should avoid for better bone health. I...
Positive intention for getting to sleep and staying asleep
Science has shown that sleep plays a critical role in bone health. However, from my patients’ experiences — as well as a few nights spent tossing and turning myself —...
Could tapping into beer support bone health?
I’m sometimes asked by readers who like to have an occasional alcoholic beverage if there is a “better” choice for their health. Well, a recent study has shown that a...
What a difference 20 years makes…
As an anthropologist, I have the opportunity to study how different cultures react to change. I enjoy seeing how an idea that at first seems impossible or “radical” eventually becomes...
Welcome to the Year of the Dragon: Thoughts on TCM and bone health
January 23 marks the beginning of the Chinese New Year, the Year of the Dragon, and it’s a great time to consider what we can learn about optimizing bone health...
Bone health in 2012: My top five wishes
Happy 2012! It’s time for my annual wish list for bone health in the coming year. And this time, I’m also including a suggestion — or two — along with...
Worried about osteoporosis? Read Gillian Sanson’s book
Imagine how New Zealander Gillian Sanson felt when her 16-year-old daughter was diagnosed with osteoporosis—and then it was uncovered that 6 of 9 close family members of all ages also...
A look at osteoporosis
Nearly 45 million Americans are facing a major health threat. According to the National Osteoporosis Foundation, an estimated 10 million people living in the US today have osteoporosis, and an...
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