My favorite detox techniques—for the mind
In a recent blog post, I introduced you to some of my favorite detoxification techniques for the body. I also pay careful attention to emotional detox. Over the years I...
The bone health hero: Mighty Mouse
The L.A. Times has a feature that I just love. It’s called “Rodent of the Week” and it reports each week on new studies that come out featuring discoveries made...
What if modern medicine didn’t exist? Rest and sleep
Resting is a classic, time-honored tradition. Long before the techniques of “modern medicine” existed, when you got sick, you went to your place of rest or sleep and you didn’t...
My favorite detox techniques – body cleanse
I am often asked what I do to body cleanse. I think this has much to do with the perception that detoxification is somehow “mysterious” or “complicated” even though many...
Me and my shadow: Is your sunshine the “right” sunshine for vitamin D production?
We produce vitamin D from sunlight exposure, but not all sunshine is created equal. Only a narrow spectrum of sunlight ultraviolet radiation (UV) stimulates our body’s production of vitamin D,...
Tests included in the medical workup for osteoporosis
The other day, I had an e-mail from a 70-year-old woman who is following the Better Bones approach. She was obviously very frustrated by what she considered a lack of...
Menopausal hot flashes may signal bone loss
What do you think, does having more menopausal hot flashes and night sweats tell us anything about menopause transition bone loss? I always suspected that this was true, but had...
The Relationship Between Soda and Bone Health
I’ve had many clients over the years who were avid cola drinkers — even using their Coke or Pepsi as a breakfast coffee substitute. I’ve also seen plenty of people...
Mary’s broken leg – Part 2
A year ago, I told you the story of Mary, a 27-year-old client of mine who had broken her leg in a low-impact fall and came seeking answers for why...
The New York Times got it wrong on spinal fractures
Today, I read with dismay The New York Times’ health column about vertebral compression fractures. In my opinion, it presented an inaccurate picture of what’s happening when it comes to...
How to work with your doctor to heal osteoporosis
When people come to me for a consult, one of the first steps I take is to get their medical history. As I’ve stated before, osteoporosis doesn’t happen in isolation...
New data on declining fracture rates
In the last few years, I have been reporting about the decreased rates of osteoporotic fracture in the US, Canada, and other highly industrialized countries. I have also noted that...
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