As an orthopedist, I see many older people come in with fractures of all types on a daily basis. Sometimes it’s a matter of osteoporosis caused by mineral deficiencies, or lack of muscle strength that doesn’t stimulate bone growth, but many times it’s a matter of osteoporosis (and fracture) created by stress. Like my patients, … Read more
In 2004, the U.S. Surgeon General reported that by the year 2020, Boomers may be facing an epidemic of disabling bone disease unless they do something to prevent it. He reported that half of Americans over the age of 50 will either have osteoporosis or be at high risk for getting it. Also, the number … 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
Americans love their salt. It’s in all our processed, packaged and restaurant foods, and we add even more of it to our food as we eat it at the table. Although salt is a necessary nutrient to human health, and a certain amount of it is essential for your good health, you may not know … 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
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’ve been taking calcium supplements as prevention against osteoporosis and then quit because of the concerning findings of previous studies – you may not have needed to, says a new Harvard study. In an earlier HealthyAnswers newsletter article [Why You May Want to Stop taking Calcium Supplements, September 2012], I alerted my readers to … Read more
Like many of my patients, you may be wondering what you can do to keep your bones stronger as you get older. If so, you might be interested to learn about new research in four different areas that answer that very question. Let me explain. Watch the Salt and Save Your Bones (and Kidneys!) As … Read more
For years, doctors (including me!) had been telling their patients (especially postmenopausal women over 60 and older men) to take calcium supplements to prevent risks of osteoporosis. Now, with recent research findings, many doctors are holding off on telling our patients to take calcium supplements. Perhaps you routinely take calcium supplements as well. If so, … Read more
As you may know by now, I’m always on the lookout for new, all-natural remedies for specific health issues that I can share with my patients and readers. One of the most exciting new research findings that I’ve come across recently involves the incredible benefits of a little known vitamin – vitamin K2 – and … Read more
A strong skeleton means a strong body, one that can keep you together and moving the rest of your life (which I wish you a long, healthy and happy one!). What keeps your skeleton strong? There are several things, but generally a plain and simple little mineral called calcium is what gives all the bones of your skeleton strength. Let’s talk, then, about what calcium does for your bones and how you can be assured that you get enough of it so your skeleton stays strong.