Better Than Calcium For Osteoporosis
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What is better than calcium for osteoporosis?
If your first thought when osteoporosis is mentioned is calcium, the “drink milk” ads have really accomplished their purpose.
In fact, it may be hard to convince you that
your bones are in danger if you drink milk or
take calcium supplements every day.
I understand that very well, as I was confident
that I would never have any broken bones because I took 1500
milligrams of calcium every day. That was before I broke my
hip the first time.
Since then, after studying more recent research I have learned that
there is something better than calcium for osteoporosis and for
healthy bones.
The truth is that if you take a lot of calcium without the added
nutrients that are involved in assimilating the calcium into your
bones, you are throwing away your money.
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Recent Bone Density Research
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Greek Athlete
When you hear of the need for weight lifting to increase bone density, do you imagine something like the Greek athletes in the picture at right?
You will probably be relieved to read the following quote from a post December 4th, 2009 on the blog of: Not Just A Man’s World–
“I originally started lifting weights to build up some bone density, so I’ve been fascinated to see that there have been several bone density studies carried out, published, or reviewed recently. Several of these have also piqued my interest because they have focussed on studies done in older men and women, especially those in their sixties. This is the population where osteopenia and osteoporosis start to reveal themselves.
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Bone Drugs Helpful or Harmful?
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Are Fosamax and other bone drugs
helpful or harmful? On December 12th
we received the following news through
Reuters news agency:
“NEW YORK (Reuters) – A Manhattan
federal judge has rejected Merck & Co’s
effort to dismiss 24 cases alleging that
its Fosamax drug treatment for osteoporosis
causes jaw damage.
Drug can cause jaw damage after less than three years of
continuous use.
“In an opinion released Wednesday, U.S. District Judge John
Keenan ruled that the plaintiffs could introduce testimony by
two doctors to show that the drug can cause jaw damage after
less than three years of continuous use.
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Osteopenia From Lack Of Exercise?
By · CommentsDoes the word exercise really frighten you? Do you immediately think of all the reasons you can’t exercise… You “can’t afford to join a gym”. You” don’t have the time.” You”don’t want to be out in the evening alone.”
Many years ago, when running became the popular fad, I heard an enthusiastic jogger say that anyone who did not run at least 5 miles a day was a “slob”.
As I resisted the idea of running at all, because I hate to sweat, I decided I would settle for “slob”.
Sedentary Lifestyle Contributes to Osteopenia
But after realizing that a sedentary lifestyle contributes to coronary heart disease, many types of cancer, type II diabetes, osteoporosis and osteopenia, I secretly realized I needed some type of exercise.
And after suffering 2 broken hips, I began gathering all the information I could find about how to prevent bone fractures. Exercise was one thing that was absolutely necessary.
The more interested I became in health, the more anxious I was to find an exercise that I would enjoy. I tried exercise machines that I could use at home as a gym membership was not an option, but they required a lot of time and effort.
I wanted to find some kind of exercise that would not require hours of my time. I agree with Benjamin Franklin who said, “Do not squander time because that is the stuff life is made of.”
Slow Burn Fitness Revolution
So, I was thrilled when I learned of the Slow Burn Fitness Revolution by Fitness Expert Fred Hahn, Dr. Michael Eades and Dr. Mary Ann Eades.This book combines medicine, exercise science, and weight training, is the result of a collaboration between a pair of physicians with a long history in weight control and a well known fitness expert.
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Vitamin D Is Important for Much More Than Just our Bones
By · CommentsWe can no longer believe that vitamin D is important only
in relation to our bones.
Dr. John Cannell, a leading authority on
Vitamin D3 has revealed some alarming
facts on his website. He has warned that
vitamin D3 deficiency is a major factor
in at least 17 varieties of cancer, plus heart
disease, stroke, high blood pressure, auto-
immune diseases, diabetes, depression, chronic
pain, osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, muscle weakness,
muscle loss, birth defects, periodontal disease and more.
Each of the above has had extensive research to support the
facts he has presented.
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