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"An exercise program developed by a team of health care professionals to help prevent osteoporosis and treat osteopenia. This 30 minute program strengthens bones and muscles, including the core muscles of the body; enhances balance and flexibility; and helps correct common postural problems. Certified exercise trainer Estelle Underwood's precise and clear instruction utilizes breathing to develop awareness and concentration. Concludes with information...
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The author shares her story of being diagnosed with osteopenia (loss of bone density) a decade ago. Ten years after her diagnosis, she has strong bones, and she-writing with Jonathan V. Wright, a medical doctor specializing in natural medicine-here presents the reasons to avoid conventional medicine when diagnosed with bone problems and how to change your lifestyle to promote bone health.
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"Mira and Jayson Calton know all about building strong bones; Mira developed advanced osteoporosis at the age of 30 and, with Jayson's help, reversed her disease through micronutrient therapy. Readers will be shocked to learn that their so-called "healthy" diets may actually be contributing to their micronutrient deficiencies and ultimately their osteoporosis. In fact, the majority of the foods many of us eat are micronutrient-poor, filled with what...
7) Osteoporosis
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Many older women and some older men suffer from osteoporosis, a condition in which bone mass loss is greater than normally occurs with aging. Osteoporotic bone is shaped like normal bone but calcium loss causes the inside to be more porous and spongy. Osteoporosis makes bones more likely to fracture during walking, coughing, or bathing. Doctors recommend mild exercise to strengthen bones, a balanced diet with foods high in calcium, and, in some cases,...
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As they reach midlife, women face a special set of health-related challenges. This program hosted by dancer/celebrity Debbie Allen weaves together the personal stories of a racially diverse group of perimenopausal women as they deal with diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, and osteoporosis. Expert commentary by an endocrinologist and a diabetes educator stresses the importance of a good diet, exercise, and periodic mammograms and Pap smears....
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Barbara Seaman, a legendary figure in the women's health movement, and Laura Eldridge have written a comprehensive, easy-to-use resource that will give you all the information you need to make smart and informed decisions that will put you in control during this time of transition--medically, psychologically, sexually, and even financially. With the latest research on everything from hormone replacement therapy to skin creams to preventing osteoporosis,...