Rethinking the causes of osteoporosis
It’s often suggested that the major causes of osteoporosis in women are low calcium intake and lower estrogen levels at menopause. A cross-cultural perspective, however, shows that this is not...
Deep breathing for bone health
Ancient health practitioners in Ayurveda and traditional Chinese medicine considered breath (prana in the Vedic system and qi in TCM) so important to health that they developed very specific breathing...
Nature’s tips on bone loss — 6 signs and symptoms of osteoporosis
How do we know whether our bones are healthy or not? We can’t see them like we can our skin, or listen to them like the heart or lungs. Bone...
7 top nutrients for bone health
“But I have always taken my calcium and vitamin D! Why do I have osteoporosis?” This is what I often hear from frustrated and disappointed women who have just been...
Strontium: bone drug or nutrient?
Quite frequently women write me to ask: What is strontium and why do you include it in your Better Bones Builder? Well, there’s a short answer and a long answer...
5 turmeric recipes for Better Bones – Better Bones
I love cooking with turmeric because it adds a brilliant yellow color and pungent taste to so many foods. Plus, its active compound, curcumin, has been extensively studied and displays...
3 types of medications that cause bone loss
Are your medications dangerous to your bone health? While we all know that medications have some side effects, we may not recognize that certain medications, especially used long term, can...
New study suggests curcumin helps build bone
A recent study shows that use of a new bioavailable derivative of curcumin significantly increased the bone density in the heel, upper jaw and little finger bones in older men....
Study shows yogurt reduces osteoporosis risk
I know sometimes it’s not easy to change lifetime eating habits! But again and again, studies document the bone-building benefits of consuming nutrient-dense foods — such as yogurt. In a...
3 things to remember about an osteopenia diagnosis
I know that it can be scary to be told you have osteopenia or are well on your way. I talk with women worried about this every day. Unfortunately, with...
Check the 2017 Dirty Dozen and Clean Fifteen from the Environmental Working Group
With farmer’s market season upon us, it’s a good time to remember to be careful when choosing your fresh fruits and vegetables. I recommend seeking out organic produce for one...
New research: Low-weight, high-repetition strength training builds bone
Become a Patron! Here’s good news for those of us who avoid rigorous high load strength training – either due to risk of injury or personal preference. New research shows...
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