The Bone Density Program


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It's a fact. At least twenty-five million Americans have osteoporosis and another thirty-four million have bone density low enough to be at increased risk of fractures. The Bone Density Program offers the first complete, scientifically sound, preventive, and restorative plan for sturdy, resilient bones-- guaranteed to make you feel younger, healthier, and more vital. It's never too early or too late to start. You can begin today and experience immediate results. With this revolutionary program--featuring easy recipes, simple yet effective exercises, and a 21-day meal plan--you can rebuild your bones and your health while discovering how to - Evaluate your own bone density through a quick questionnaire - Reclaim bone density and boost bone metabolism - Halt--and reverse--the aging process of the bones - Reduce stress and increase energy--permanently - Integrate yoga, tai chi, and qigong into your busy life A thoroughly researched, bold new way to achieve optimal wellness, The Bone Density Program is for any woman who wants to stay strong, fit, healthy, and full of energy now and for the rest of her life.




Beat Osteoporosis with Exercise


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Prevent bone loss and decrease the risk of injury with this full-illustrated workout guide from the bestselling health and fitness author. As you get older, osteoporosis is a big concern. Luckily, there are things you can do to keep it from adversely affecting your life. Featuring more than 100 step-by-step exercises divided into detailed fitness plans, Beat Osteoporosis with Exercise guarantees that, regardless of your current fitness level, you can radically improve all aspects of your health, including: Preventing bone loss Increasing mobility Avoiding fractures Building strength Lowering risk of injury Improving balance Fixing posture As these exercises become a regular habit, you’ll have an improved and sustainable quality of life while engaging in your favorite physical activities, such as golf, hiking, fishing, tennis or even salsa dancing. This book’s safe, age-appropriate, customizable approach to exercise offers stability to your bones while lowering risk of injury.




Exercise for Better Bones


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Exercise for Better Bones is the most comprehensive and current exercise program for people with osteoporosis, osteopenia and low bone density. Written by Physical Therapist Margaret Martin, Exercise for Better Bones has been used by thousands of individuals around the world to improve their bone health and reduce their risk of a fall and fracture. Exercise for Better Bones is designed for any individual with osteoporosis and in need of a safe and effective osteoporosis exercise program. The book offers four program levels: Beginner, Active, Athletic and Elite.




Exercises for Osteoporosis


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Noting that exercise increases bone density and muscle strength to guard against the risk of osteoporosis, the author provides over 100 detailed beginning, intermediate, and advanced exercises to strengthen various parts of the body and to improve balance. 200 photos.




Strong Women, Strong Bones


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Based on the latest scientific information, and including practical advice on the best nutrition, exercise, and medication, Strong Women, Strong Bones is an essential guide for any woman who wants to know more about the prevention and treatment of osteoporosis. Includes: A one-hour-per-year plan for healthy bones A self-test to assess risk factors Facts on the most accurate bone-density tests Tips on supplements beyond calcium, plus new findings on soy The best workouts for strong bones, fully illustrated, with an effective new two-minute exercise Facts on the latest medical breakthroughs A special chapter for men




Osteo Pilates


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An exercise program designed to be safe and beneficial for those with osteoporosis—and those trying to prevent it. Often, people think they’ve simply strained their backs or overdone it during exercise—but in reality, small fractures have occurred. In some cases, many tiny fractures can develop before a person sees a doctor about increasing back pain. The more tiny fractures that accumulate, the greater the deformity of the spine. Karena Thek Lineback’s goal is to make sure this does not happen to you. Her four-part plan consists of: Safe movement for exercise and everyday living Postural awareness Diet Medication In this book, you’ll find safe movement guidelines and an entire exercise program of Osteo Pilates designed to be safe for those with osteoporosis, to help you greatly reduce your risk of injury or debilitating fracture. You’ll also find the nuts and bolts of osteoporosis information necessary to combat this crippling condition. You’ll learn what causes osteoporosis (perhaps you have a habit that is decreasing your bone density right now!); the effect menopause has on bone density; what dietary habits will help improve bone density; and which medications are available for increasing bone density. There is much you can do to prevent osteoporosis and to decrease the negative effects low bone density can have on your life and well-being. Osteo Pilates tells you what to do, and how.




The Bone Density Diet


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It's a fact. As a woman, you are at risk for developing osteoporosis, osteomalacia, and related diseases as you grow older. What you ate as a young woman and what you eat now, and how often you exercise and the kind of exercise you do, can contribute to these conditions appearing later in life. Are you getting enough calcium from milk and other dairy foods? Should you stop drinking coffee and soda? How much calcium should you take every day, and when? Should you start hormone replacement therapies to protect against osteoporosis? The advice you get on these and other vital questions is confusing and often conflicting. How do you separate the fact from the fiction? The answer is in your hands. The Bone Density Diet cuts through the noise of contradictions, information, myths, and outdated assumptions to give you the first complete, scientifically sound, preventive, and restorative program for sturdy, resilient bones--guaranteed to make you feel younger, healthier, and more vital. It's never too early or too late to start The Bone Density Diet. Whether you are in your teens or passing through menopause, you can start now and experience immediate results. Even if your bones are already weakened, The Bone Density Diet will help restore their strength. If your bones are healthy, The Bone Density Diet will keep them that way. With this revolutionary preventive and healing program--featuring easy recipes, simple yet effective exercises, and a 21-day meal plan--you can rebuild your bones and your health while discovering - How to evaluate your own bone density through a quick questionnaire - Which foods are best for your bones--and which to avoid - How you can increase your bonemetabolism by 25 percent in only one year - Whether you should throw away your calcium supplements or use a different kind - Why age is not the most important factor in bone density and osteoporosis - Why yoga, tai chi, and qigong are the best kind of exercise - Whether hormone replacement therapies are right for you - Why coffee is better for you than soda - How memory and energy levels increase as your body heals and becomes stronger A thoroughly researched, bold new way to achieve optimal wellness, The Bone Density Diet is for any woman who wants to stay strong, fit, healthy, and full of energy now and for the rest of her life.




Dr. Lani's No-Nonsense Bone Health Guide


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Part whistle-blower book, part bone health bible, Dr. Lani's No-Nonsense Bone Health Guide exposes the shocking difficulty involved in getting an accurate bone density reading and the serious risks of long term use of the most recent osteoporosis medications. Author Dr. Lani Simpson, both a Doctor of Chiropractic and a Certified Clinical Densitometrist cuts through the confusion and inaccuracies surrounding osteoporosis to explain her whole-body approach to bone health, which includes discussions of digestive health, diet, supplements, and exercise. You may be surprised to learn which foods and medicines hurt bone health and which ones help in building strong bones. The book also sheds light on basic bone biology, how aging affects the bones, the risks and benefits of drugs and alternative treatments, a comprehensive breakdown of calcium supplementation – and some delicious recipes for bone-building meals. We all share concerns about bone health and osteoporosis. Whether you are one of the nearly 10,000 baby boomers turning 65 every day, or a younger person building a healthy body, Dr. Lani’s No-Nonsense Bone Health Guide will answer your questions and help you live long, healthy, and fracture-free into your golden years.







The Whole-Food Guide to Strong Bones


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It's essential to maintain strong bones to keep an active lifestyle, but aside from taking a daily calcium supplement, is there really anything you can do to improve your bone health? With this complete program for stronger bones created by health educator Annemarie Colbin, you'll learn the best foods to eat to build bone mass and find out which foods actually weaken bones. In The Whole-Food Guide to Strong Bones, you'll also discover how exercise and finding personal balance can improve your health and prevent fragility fractures, menopause-related bone loss, and osteoporosis. Learn: •What puts you at risk for bone fracture •Why medication and estrogen therapy may not work for you •How the nutrients in whole foods build bone mass •85 easy recipes that maximize the bone-building effects of whole foods