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"Strength Training for Strong Bones is a safe, specially devised exercise program for women of all ages that will help protect you from osteoporosis and achieve stronger muscles, a trimmer body, and better posture and balance. ... Read more

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Better than my Dr
This book has made a huge contribution to me changing my lifestyle. Dr says go on Fosamax.... I said there has to be a better way. This book is the first step in understanding and educating yourself on osteoporosis and alternate ways of preventing and treating it. The content is in laymen terms and everyone will be able to come away with hope. RX's aren't the only solution to this health issue if you are ready to take responsibility for your own health...and who knows you better? ... Read more

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With the growing incidence of fragility fractures in Europe andNorth America over the last three decades, bone loss and osteoporosishave become active areas of research in skeletal biology. Bone loss isassociated with aging in both sexes and is accelerated in women withthe onset of menopause. However, bone loss is related to a suite ofcomplex and often synergistically related factors including genetics,pathology, nutrition, mechanical usage, and lifestyle. It is notsurprising that its incidence and severity vary among populations.

Each chapter highlights the multifaceted nature of bone loss andfragility. Several underlying themes are common between the chapters,particularly the value of biocultural an evolutionary perspectives inthe study of bone loss and fragility. The contributors come from avariety of fields, and this volume is intended for a diverse audienceincluding physical anthropologists, osteologists, bioengineers, andclinicians in sub-disciplines such as rheumatology, orthopedics, andgeneral medicine. ... Read more

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With her well-researched work, Gill Sanson has done physicians and lay people a great service.She has provided clear insight into the myths of osteoporosis.These myths motivate both patient and physician into a lifetime of unnecessary testing and drug therapy — therapy that can in fact be life-threatening.Her well-documented explanation of these myths can spare women great anxiety.She takes the fear out of aging and restores women's sense of control over their bodies.She gives women good reasons for challenging the common way that osteoporosis is handled in the United States and in many other industrialized nations. ... Read more

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Osteoporosis affects an estimated 3 million people in the UK. The condition causes the bones to become more fragile and therefore more prone to fractures, along with pain, a loss of movement, and an inability to perform daily tasks. One in two women and one in five men in the UK will suffer a fracture after the age of 50.

Aimed at patients and carers, this book covers topics such as who is affected, what the risk factors are, and how patients can prevent or lessen the efefcts. The book looks forward to advances in diagnosis and treatment and how they have improved health outcomes of patients. Written by a leading osteoporosis specialist and Scientific Advisory Committee Member of the National Osteoporosis Society, this addition to the Facts series is a comprehensive guide to understanding and coping with this debilitating disease. ... Read more

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WHY READ THIS BOOK? As physicians who have treated thousands of patients, we welcome the accessibility of reliable, accurate information on the internet as well as in print. It is refreshing, and sometimes challenging, to encounter a patient in the clinic setting who is knowledgeable about their options, and can ask appropriate questions. We have put together this osteoporosis guide to act as a personal resource for those interested in this fascinating disease that affects so many of us. If you, or someone close to you, has osteoporosis or is concerned about developing it, this book is for you. Osteoporosis is a progressive, symptomless deterioration of the bone, which leads to an increased risk of fractures, most often in the wrist, spine and hip. Osteoporosis in older women has received a great deal of emphasis, but it is also common in men, and can occur earlier in life. Fortunately, there have been major advances in our understanding of bones, how they normally remain strong and healthy, and what we can do about it if osteoporosis develops. All of this is reviewed in detail so that you will be better able to understand the causes, diagnosis and treatment of osteoporosis. Where controversies persist, and they do, they will be carefully described. You will come to know the full range of what is currently understood and what areas need additional research. As with any disorder, patients do better, both psychologically and often physically, when they understand what is happening. A large part of that is knowing enough to be able to ask questions and take part in the decisions that must be made in osteoporosis prevention and treatment. Can diet (calcium and vitamin D) and exercise prevent or reverse osteoporosis? If my mother or father has osteoporosis does that increase my risk? Should I have my bone mineral density (BMD) measured? How great is my risk of fracturing a bone, especially my hip? If I need drug treatment, how do I choose which one? How do I know if the treatment is working, and what follow-up do I need? The Intelligent Patient Guide to Osteoporosis answers all of these questions, based on the latest scientific information, and on the experience of our many years of treating patients with osteoporosis in university hospital and community settings. This guide is about empowering you to take charge of your health. By picking it up and examining it, you have already taken your first step forward. Congratulations. If you choose to read on you will be that much further ahead. We wish you luck on your journey to good health. Roger A L Sutton and Robert Josse. The Intelligent Patient Guide to Osteoporosis is one of the series of best-selling Intelligent Patient health guides that includes: The Intelligent Patient Guide to Breast Cancer, 4th Edition (0-9696125-8-3); The Intelligent Patient Guide to Colorectal Cancer, 2nd Edition (0-9696125-7-5); The Intelligent Patient Guide to Prostate Cancer, 3rd Edition (0-9696125-5-9); ... Read more

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Presenting strategies for osteoporosis prevention or reversal, this book explains which foods strengthen bones and discusses the oestrogen controversy. ... Read more

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A *MUST* for anyone who has osteoporosis or is at risk!
At 28, I was diagnosed with osteoporosis with no known cause (no thyroid probs, no steroid use, no family history of it either).This book explained which vitamins can help prohibit the body from absorbing calcium, which ones help, and actually gave specifics in terms anyone can understand about how much vitamins to take, when, which foods have them, etc.It's a wonderful book and has really enlightened me.I had a lot of anemia-like symptoms growing up, yet I was never tested positive for iron-deficiency - on a fluke, a dr discovered I was zinc anemic!This book explains how a zinc deficiency can contribute to osteoporosis - I never knew that and have yet to find another book that talks about it either.I haven't seen this book in any vitamin stores, yet I have found it in herbal shops - but they're usually ratty from everyone flipping thru them.If you only get one book as a reference about osteoporosis - this is the one to get - and for a nice price, too! ... Read more

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Are you getting enough calcium? Recent studies show that most people are not. Calcium, the building clock of your bones, is critical for good health and a strong skeleton. Now, you can substantially improve your bone health and protect against osteoporosis with a remarkable new source of calcium, CCM (calcium citrate malate). This "super calcium," extensively researched at leading universities for over a decade, delivers more absorbable calcium and better protection against bone loss than other calcium supplements.

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I found this book to be an excellent professional update.
Ten years ago I worked professionally in the field of osteoporosis, and found this book to be an excellent and very well documented update on the science of calcium and bone health. I have always been a sceptic aboutwhether we truly need so much calcium, but this book is so well documentedand well written that I have made a dramatic change in my beliefs andpractices. ... Read more

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Content not what I expected
I was surprised that the book had so little actual text. What took up much of the space--and might be great for other users--were summaries of the content of most of the references cited. Instead of the traditional reference list, the majority of the papers cited also included pertinent details about their content. ... Read more

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Until recently considered an inevitable part of aging, osteoporosis is typically diagnosed only after a serious complication such as a fracture. It is now possible, however, to diagnose high-risk patients beforehand. Easily performed noninvasive tests estimate bone mass, and patients at risk can be treated with new drugs whose efficacy for fracture reduction has been proven in clinical trials.Osteoporosis: An Evidence-Based Guide to Prevention and Management, the newest volume in the acclaimed ACP Women's Health series, addresses every important facet of this common disease. The latest scientific evidence and the extensive clinical experience of the authors provide essential information on the origins and progress of osteoporosis. Treatment options are thoroughly reviewed.The busy primary care physician will appreciate an entire selection of clinical cases. Commonly seen presentations are analyzed in depth with regard to risk, management, and therapy.Osteoporosis has been endorsed by the American Geriatrics Society and the American Society for Bone and Mineral Research.Osteoporosis: An Evidence-Based Guide to Prevention and Management is a part of the ACP Women's Health Series. Check out ACP's other available titles in the Women's Health Series: - Breast Health & Common Breast Problems - Coronary Artery Disease in Women - Menopause - Menstrual Disorders - The Pelvic Examination Teaching Module - Practical Gynecology - Violence Against Women ... Read more

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Each year, osteoporosis contributes to more than 2 million bone fractures in the United States, with most of these breaks occurring in the hips, spine, and wrist. While many people consider broken bones mere nuisances, the burden of these breaks is often quite heavy. They can steal the ability to perform simple daily tasks, result in pain and deformity, and can even lead to life-threatening complications, such as pneumonia or blood clots.Thankfully, osteoporosis symptoms need not threaten the health of your bones or your quality of life. This report describes how you can prevent and treat osteoporosis through diet, exercise, and medications. You'll also find advice on choosing a calcium supplement, tips on fall-proofing your home, and help with putting together a personalized plan to preserve or boost your bone strength. ... Read more

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Stephen J. Morewitz is a very well-known author in regards to presenting thorough research in the fields of Psychology and Public Health ... Read more

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Now in its third edition, Osteoporosis, is the most comprehensive, authoritative reference on this disease. Written by renowned experts in the field, this two-volume reference is a must-have for academic and medical libraries, physicians, researchers, and any company involved in osteoporosis research and development. Worldwide, 200 million women between 60-80 suffer from osteoporosis and have a lifetime risk of fracture between 30 and 40 percent continuing to make osteoporosis a hot topic in medicine. This newest edition covers everything from basic anatomy and physiology to diagnosis, management and treatment in a field where direct care costs for osteoporitic fractures in the U.S. reach up to $18 billion each year.

NEW TO THIS EDITION:
*Recognizes the critical importance of the Wnt signaling pathway for bone health
*Incorporates new chapters on osteocytes, phosphatonins, mouse genetics, and CNS and bone
*Examines essential updates on estrogen prevention and treatment and the recent results from the WHI
*Discusses the controversial topics of screening and clinical trial design for drug registration
*Includes essential updates on therapeutic uses of calcium, vitamin D, SERMS, bisphosphonates, and parathyroid hormone
* Offers critical reviews of reproductive and hormonal risk factors, ethnicity, nutrition, therapeutics, management, and economics comprising a tremendous wealth of knowledge in a single source not found elsewhere ... Read more

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A PRACTICAL, SAFE, TIME-TESTED, AND EFFECTIVE A-TO-Z GUIDE TO NATURAL HEALING REMEDIES

For years, sisters Joan Wilen and Lydia Wilen have been collecting and incredible home remedies. These range from old treatments that have been passed down for centuries (but forgotten by modern medicine) to methods recently uncovered by doctors and medical researchers. Healing Remedies combines the best entries from the Wilens’ Chicken Soup & Other Folk Remedies books, plus a significant amount of new material, including sections on diabetes, osteoporosis, ADD, anxiety, and children’s common ailments–from colic and diaper rash to tantrums and teething. Also, check out these other remarkable remedies:

• Eating two pectin-packed apples a day may help lower blood pressure.
• For an energy boost, slap the inside of your elbows and the back of your knees.
• Eating one-half avocado a day may lower cholesterol by up to 42 percent.
• Vaporize a headache by bringing a cup of apple cider vinegar to a slow boil, then put a towel over your head, bend over the pot at a safe distance, and inhale/exhale through your nose for about 10 minutes.
• To tone up your circulatory system and strengthen your heart, pretend to vigorously conduct an orchestra for 10 minutes a day.
• To improve your memory, pop six raw almonds a day.
• Add pizzazz to your sex life by consuming any fruit beginning with p: peaches, plums, pears, pineapple, papaya, and persimmon.
• Practice “girth control” by killing your cravings with pure grape juice.

Though not meant as a substitute for doctor’s visits, this amazing guide also features special sections on men’s health challenges, especially prostate concerns, and women’s symptom relief, from cramps and morning sickness to vaginitis and hot flashes. Remedies galore–and more–are at your fingertips! ... Read more

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Not what I expected
My next door neighbor could have written this book. I thought there'd be documentation or statistics backing up the claims here. Not so.I love books and usually find something useful but this is one book I should have flipped through first. I would have placed it back immediately.

Interesting and helpful
I enjoyed all the tidbits and helpful advice in this handy book. There is a trend toward wholistic medicine and this book fits the bill.Glad to have all this information in an easy to access reference book.

Great reading.
My daughter purchased this book from my wish list. I have really enjoyed the content and will use a lot of the remedies.

Please check the remedy before you use it
On page 35 the authors claim that beet juice is used by Russians to low blood pressure. But being from Russia myself I new the exact opposite.

The "SISTERS" rule
This book is chocked full of remedies that are easy to use, cheap to make and above all don't require a Rx.I am convinced that we need to return to more homepathic and natural remedies like this, rather than run to the doctors for pills.

Wilden Sisters deserve a Nobel Prize for Common Sense.Oh, that's right they would prefer people rely on patent medications rather than use their brain.
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A programme that helps you build and maintain strong, healthy bones and reduce the health risks associated with low bone density, including osteoporosis. It helps you to assess your own low density risk and then offers a complete three week eating plan. It also shows you how to include weight-bearing exercises into everyday life. ... Read more

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Osteoporosis is a bone deficiency that causes brittle bones, curved spines, and fractures in as many as 50% of women over 50 and 90% of those over 75 years old. This user-friendly guide, with lots of color photography, details current research findings on the causes and symptoms of osteoporosis, as well as who is most at risk and why.

In addition to explaining the causes of this condition, the book offers simple suggestions on how to reduce the risk of osteoporosis naturally through improved diet and regular exercise. The book combines a useful program of simple weight-bearing exercises and recipes for a diet rich in calcium, vitamin D, and phytoestrogens. You'll find complete nutrition charts and suggested exercise routines for beginners, intermediate, and advanced level. ... Read more

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Osteoporosis is the most common chronic disease in America for white females, with over 50 percent of these women suffering from it by age 45 and over 85 percent by age 70. Despite these numbers, little attention has been given to the disease and virtually none has been given to practical preventive treatment.Osteoporosis may be defined as a reduction in bone mass per unit volume such that fractures in bone may occur with minimal or no trauma. There are many causes for the disease but by far the most common form is known as post-menopausal osteoporosis. Too many doctors have accepted this disease as part of the normal aging process in women, and have been slow to accept or have rejected outright innovative treatments, particularly the use of anabolic-androgenic steroids. A leading medical expert examines the history of the osteoporosis epidemic and provides an overview of some treatment strategies, in this work. ... Read more