Your bones : how you can prevent osteoporosis & have strong bones for life-naturally
(2013)
By:
Pizzorno, Lara
Nonfiction
Book
Call Numbers:
616.716/PIZZORNO,L
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Availability
Details
PUBLISHED
Edinburg, VA : Praktikos Books, [2013]
©2013
©2013
EDITION
Updated and expanded edition
DESCRIPTION
xv, 496 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 21 cm
ISBN/ISSN
9781607660132, 160766013X :, 160766013X, 9781607660132
LANGUAGE
English
NOTES
This book contains everything you need to know for healthy bones in one book, providing scientifically based advice which highlights natural prevention and treatment strategies. This edition includes many studies on the dangers of the bisphosphonate drugs and an in-depth discussion of two new drugs with potential adverse effects. Also includes more information on bone-busting patent medicines, calcium supplementation options, strontium, vitamin K2, and zinc as well as a section on bone-building exercise
CONTENTS
If you are a woman, you're at high risk for osteoporosis --
Bisphosphonate patent medicines prescribed to prevent osteoporosis should be your last choice for healthy bones --
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 --
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