| Description |
xiii, 496 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 21 cm |
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Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
You are at risk for osteoporosis. If you are a woman, you're at high risk for osteoporosis -- Why conventional medicine is not the answer for strong bones. The bisphosphonate patent medicines prescribed to prevent osteoporosis should be your last choice for healthy bones -- What increases your risk for osteoporosis? What you don't know can give you osteoporosis ; What else increases my risk for osteoporosis? ; What men don't know can increase their risk for osteoporosis ; Chances are, you are already losing bone -- How to have strong bones for life. Strong bones for life, naturally ; If I follow these recommendations, what can I expect? How soon will I see results? -- Appendix A: Lab tests for your bones -- Appendix B: Vitamin and mineral essentials for healthy bones. |
| Summary |
Your Bones contains everything you need to know for healthy bones in one book, providing scientifically based advice which highlights natural prevention and treatment strategies. This UPDATED AND EXPANDED edition includes many new studies on the dangers of the bisphosphonate drugs and an in-depth discussion of two new drugs with potential adverse effects. Also new: more information on bone-busting patent medicines, calcium supplementation options, strontium, vitamin K2, and zinc as well as a section on bone-building exercise.--Publisher's description. |
| Subject |
Osteoporosis -- Prevention -- Popular works.
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Osteoporosis -- Diet therapy -- Popular works.
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Osteoporosis -- Nutritional aspects -- Popular works.
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Osteoporosis -- Exercise therapy -- Popular works.
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| Added Author |
Wright, Jonathan V.
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| ISBN |
9781607660132 (pbk.) |
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160766013X (pbk.) |
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