You know how important it is to take care of your bones to prevent (or live with) osteoporosis—but how to do that can be confusing. Drugs such as Boniva and Fosamax cause serious health issues—including the fractures they’re meant to prevent. Even simple calcium supplements can be problematic. But what else is there? The fact is, there are safe, effective drug-free ways to keep your bones strong and healthy.
Here’s the Bottom Line Guide to Strong Bones—for Life! This collection of in-depth articles tells you what you need to know about preventing osteoporosis and osteopenia—or dealing with them—from the right screening tests to the right supplements (way beyond calcium), foods and exercises that nourish and protect your bones. You’ll learn why you should check your ears and your heart if you have low bone density…what sweet, delicious fruit actually rebuilds bone…what Asian herbal tea prevents postmenopausal bone loss…the treatment men don’t get—but should…the bone strengthener that takes only 20 minutes a week…and more.
Read below for how to keep your bones strong and healthy and live longer…
Screening—What You Need to Know
Best Tests for Osteoporosis (for Women and Men)
Drug Dangers and Other Concerns
Are Your Bone-Building Drugs Bad for You?
Bone-Strengthening Drugs Can Cause Fractures
Beyond Calcium—Supplements That Help
Way Beyond Calcium: Minerals Your Bones Need Most
Magnesium for Healthier Bones, Muscles, Blood Sugar, Blood Pressure and More
Chinese Medicine for Stronger Bones
How Much Vitamin D Do Bones Need? Probably More Than You Think
Protect Your Bones from Osteoporosis with Resveratrol
Eat This, Not That
Dry Wrinkled Fruit…Strong Bones
Foods That Rob Your Bones of Calcium