Today’s complex techno-world is full of man-made processed foods, synthetic medicines, and artificial replicas of just about everything. Yet, there are 4 of Nature’s superpower anti-aging seeds that you can still turn to for good health, especially as you get older. Here’s what they are… Super Seeds: 4 of Nature’s Best Anti-Aging Seeds and Health … Read more
As an orthopedic doctor, I’m always relaying new bone health research to my patients. Recently I learned about 4 foods that can bolster the strength of your bones – and none of them are dairy products. Actually, they’re 4 fruits that I never would have guessed would be bone builders, but they are. So, I’m … Read more
When you think of taking care of your bone health, you probably think of trying to get enough calcium through dairy, certain vegetables, or supplements. Yet you may not know that your bones also have another ally that can help them stay just as healthy as calcium does. You may even be drinking it every … Read more
If you’re over 40, you may not think much about your risk for osteoporosis as you age. However, around the world, 1 in 3 women, and 1 in 5 men, over 50 will experience osteoporosis in their lifetime. Even more sobering is the fact that osteoporosis causes a fracture every 3 seconds! That’s right. But … Read more
You likely know that Vitamin A is a crucial vitamin for your health – specifically your vision, immune system and cells. Yet, you may not know that retinol – a type of Vitamin A – could spell trouble for your bones. You could be getting more retinol than you need and putting your bones at … Read more
It is important for me to keep up on the latest bone health research by studying the research findings that frequently come across my desk. I like to pass this information on to my patients and my readers so that they stay informed about what’s on the horizon for treating and preventing bone disease, as … Read more
When I ask my male patients how much protein do they eat every day, many of them look at me kind of bewildered. Some don’t really know which foods are protein and have no idea how much they’re eating every day. Yet, as a man gets older, it’s important to get enough protein for two … Read more
Though your teeth are not bones, both are made of similar materials like calcium, phosphorus, and other minerals. As such, when the health of your bones are in question, your teeth can reflect your bone health by the changes it can cause in your teeth. Here’s how. What Your Teeth Say About Your Bones You … Read more
Like most of my patients, you likely know that you need adequate calcium in your diet to keep your bones strong and prevent against fracture, as you get older. What you may not know is that there is another nutrient that is just as important as calcium that decreases your risk of fracture even more. … Read more
If you are in the age range of 40-65, you’re a “Boomer”, like many of my patients, born right after WWII. As a Boomer, you’re healthier, more active and younger than previous generations your same age. It was your generation that ushered in the “fitness” movement back in the 70’s and who is responsible for … Read more
You may know that antioxidants are necessary for maintaining good health and staying youthful longer. They fight free radical damage and oxidative stress – a kind of internal “rusting” – that weakens your DNA and causes you to age faster. Yet, you may not know much about this particular antioxidant – alpha lipoic acid (ALA) … Read more
It’s that holiday time of year again when food and snacks are everywhere. It’s almost impossible to ignore the lure of snack bowls filled with candies, nuts, and chips, at parties or office get-togethers. You’ll be pleasantly surprised when I tell you that you really don’t have to ignore those snack bowls anymore if you … Read more