Exercise is one of the most under appreciated treatments for osteoporosis. Study after study show how exercise not only helps to build bone, but also strengthens muscles and improves balance. It is well known that the loading and stressing of bone that occurs when...

  If you have been reading my blog posts over the last year, you know how important good nutrition is to building and maintaining strong bones.  You also know that good bone health is not as simple as getting enough calcium and vitamin D.  There are many vitamins and...

Remember the Chia pet?  Those adorable terracotta pots shaped like animals or people covered with chia seeds and when the seeds sprout, they look like they have grown hair or fur.  Fortunately, the use of Chia seeds has evolved past the fun of a hair growing pet and...

February is American Heart month, and as it comes to a close, I want to highlight the curious connection between heart disease and osteoporosis.  It seems strange that the weakening of hard, rigid bones that occurs with osteoporosis could be associated with stiffening...

Striving to keep our body healthy as we age can be a challenge!  One of the toughest challenges is maintaining a healthy body composition, or the percentages of lean tissue and fat mass. Starting in our mid-forties, we begin to lose muscle mass and progressively...

A healthy diet is essential for strong bones, good health and longevity.  Real, whole food provides a concentrated source of so many valuable nutrients such as vitamins, minerals, fiber, essential fatty acids and phytonutrients that our bodies need to fuel, maintain...

  Happy New Year!  Although many people start the New Year thinking about losing those extra pounds gained over the holiday season or getting back in “shape”, let’s not forget about them bones!  Those long skinny structures that lie deep down inside are essential for...

Is walking good enough to build strong bones?  Studies have shown mixed results on the benefits of walking for increasing bone density. To keep bones healthy and strong, you need to continually stress the bones through activity.  Activities that are weight bearing and...

In recent years, researchers have been studying the microorganisms living in your intestinal tract to determine their role in health and longevity. There are at least 1000 different species of microorganisms and trillions of bacteria, fungi, viruses and other...