An anti-inflammatory diet for healthy bones (video included)
Inflammation is one of Mother Nature’s powerful double-edged swords: We need it to clear way damaged tissue, but excessive and uncontrolled inflammation brings unwanted destruction. Ongoing inflammation lies at the...
Top questions about a weight vest for Better Bones
Using a weighted vest long term is just as effective as drug therapy in building bone mass, according to research reports. And based on my personal experience I can tell...
High perceived stress level increases fracture risk
Do you think you’re a stressed-out person? I certainly think I am — which is one reason I’m so interested in the results of a new Danish study looking at...
Are you losing too much calcium in your urine?
What’s the biggest problem with calcium? It may come as a surprise that while most people don’t have a problem getting enough calcium, there is a major problem for many...
Hidden celiac disease and osteoporosis: Learning from Judy
Judy had never even heard of celiac disease when she was told she had extremely severe osteoporosis in 2009. She was 57, underweight and suffered from excessive and life-limiting fatigue,...
Answers to your top 5 questions about calcium supplements
Calcium is the nutrient people think about when it comes to bone strength. Every day I’m asked, “How much calcium should I take, and when? What’s the best form? Can...
Your FRAX fracture prediction: Take it with a grain of salt
If you’ve had a DEXA scan, you may have noticed a statement on the report that reads something like this: “This test suggests that you have a __% risk of...
FRAX tool: What you need to know about this assessment
The fracture risk tool known as FRAX has come under fire from the World Health Organization (WHO) recently for several reasons. One key reason is that, although it’s often referred...
Chromium: A hidden nutrient for bone and energy metabolism
Chromium is an old friend of mine! I first used it to help women tame their sweet tooth in my days as a nutritionist. And now, chromium is one of...
Vitamin K2: A Valentine’s message for heart and bones
This Valentine’s Day, when you’re thinking about what’s closest to your heart, keep your bones in mind too with vitamin k2 If you’re a regular reader of my blog,...
Proton Pump Inhibitors antacids increase fracture risk
Are the medications you’re taking for heartburn and acid reflux increasing your fracture risk? Proton pump inhibitor antacids (PPIs) like omeprazole (Prilosec), lansoprazole (Prevacid), esomeprazole (Nexium) and others can seriously...
Can stress change your pH balance?
I often talk about the connection between body and mind, and recently a client showed me something that clearly demonstrated why the connection between your body and mind is so...
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