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“C” how to Build Stronger Bones
Although the decline in estrogen that occurs during menopause is the most influential factor for the development of osteoporosis, there are several other mechanisms that contribute to bone loss as...
Is Chronic Inflammation Causing your Bones to Slowly Simmer?
Hope you had a wonderful 4th of July holiday week and got a chance to be active outdoors! If you were inspired by the beautiful weather to exercise a little harder or longer than usual, your may...
3 Exercises for Perfect Posture
As children we were always told to stand up tall, pull your shoulders back, don’t slouch… and for good reason! Though you may have perceived it as your parents nagging you, proper posture keeps...
You may be eating enough food, but are you getting enough nutrients?
The food you eat either nourishes or diminishes your health. Choosing nutrient rich foods will not only nurture your body and your bones, but may also help to decrease the chance of developing...
Is a High Protein Diet Healthy for Your Bones?
You see, hear and read everywhere these days about high protein diets for fat loss, muscle building and optimal health. But what about for preventing bone loss? The amount of protein needed to...
Vitamin K2: The Link Between Better Bone Health and Heart Health
You may be asking “what do my bones have to do with the health of my heart?” Bone is a hard and rigid organ that gives shape and support to my body and the heart is a soft, muscular organ that...
Natural Awakening Spotlight Post!
A Spotlight on Susan Brady of Nurtured Bones Osteoporosis is a progressive bone disease affecting 54 million Americans. It is characterized by deterioration of bone tissue leading to loss of...
Live Long and Strong
My Grandmother's 100th Birthday! Celebrations with family and friends are such an important part of life, not only because they mark important religious and social rituals but also because they play...
Bone Broth for Bone Health
What could be more nutritious for your bones, than a broth made from BONES? Why bones? Because they are rich in collagen and minerals! Bones are made up of a flexible collagen matrix which is then...
Essential Exercise for Hardy Bones
Exercise is without a doubt the most important thing you can do to build bone strength. Although it is true that we naturally lose bone mass as we age, it has also been very well established that...
Managing Stress to Protect Bone Health: Strategies for Women with Osteoporosis
At some point in our lives we are all faced with stressful situations or experience anxiety, depression or loneliness. Stress is synonymous with modern living! Although short term stress can lead to...
Boost your Bone Strength with Extra Virgin Olive Oil
The beneficial effects of the Mediterranean Diet on cardiovascular health have long been recognize. In recent years, the diet has also been shown to support bone health, even reducing the risk of...
Bone Building Nutrient of the Month: Vitamin D
Vitamin D is critically important for the maintenance of bone health throughout a women’s life. And, ironically, vitamin D declines with aging, just when we need it the most! Vitamin D helps to...
Hello Sunshine!
Hello Sunshine! I am enjoying hanging out in Florida this week celebrating a momentous birthday with my mother-in-law and soaking up the rays of the sun! We all know that sunshine is one of the...
Do You Get that Gut Feeling?
Do you ever get that gut feeling? In this case not intuition, but the feeling of bloating, indigestion, reflux, stomach cramps, gas or have a history of constipation or diarrhea? Not only do these...
Is Milk really the Cream of the Crop when is comes to Building Bones?
GOT MILK? We have all seen this advertising campaign encouraging Americans to consume milk to help the body grow big and strong. A diet rich in milk products is also promoted for reducing the risk...
Bone Nurturing Food of the Month: Kale
Super food kale is without a doubt one of the healthiest vegetables around and one of the best foods for supporting bone health. Kale is great source of many of the essential bone minerals such as...
Jump into Action to Strengthen your Bones
The influence exercise has on bone mineral density and overall bone strength is both well documented, and undeniable. Anytime you put stress on your bones, you are increasing the bones’ density. One...
Is Chronic Inflammation to Blame for Your Bone Loss?
Most people associate inflammation with an injury or cut. Inflammation refers to a location on the body that has become reddened, swollen, painful, and hot. It is the body’s natural attempt at...
Integrative Nutrition for Optimal Bone Health
Nutrition and osteoporosis are closely linked. Lack of key bone building nutrients at all ages will impact the health your bones. There is a sea of information out there about modifying your diet...
Exercising your way to better bone health
Understanding the benefits Let’s be clear: any exercise is good for the body. However, promoting good bone density specifically takes stress – the good kind – found in activities that result in an...
Mediterranean Diet is a Winner for your Bones
It is well known that eating a Mediterranean-based diet has beneficial effects on your health. Numerous studies throughout the years have shown that this diet can help prevent cardiovascular...
Fall for these Foods to Strengthen Your Bones
The importance of diet is often underestimated in the quest for maintaining strong bones. However, the foods you eat will supply the essential vitamins and minerals needed for new bone deposition...
Building Your Bone Bank
Even though bone loss occurs mainly in women over the age of 50, young women can reduce their risk for bone loss later in life by building up their “bone bank” when they are young. The more bone...
Take a Stride towards Strong Bones
Is walking good enough to build 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...
Eat Like A Horse for Strong Bones
I have always been impressed by the fact that the largest animals, in need of having the biggest, strongest bones, are herbivores. Horses, giraffes, and elephants, all weighing well over 1,000...
Men are at Risk for Osteoporosis, too!
If you think that just because you are a man you’re not at risk for osteoporosis, think again! The National Osteoporosis Foundation sites the following facts and statistics in regards to men: • Up...
Balance Your Bones
Balance develops when we are young, mostly without us even realizing it. We learn to walk, then run, hop on one foot and ride a bike. All a part of growing up, and yet, essential to the development...
Exercise Your Bones, part I
You have heard that weight bearing exercises are essential for keeping bones strong, but do you know why? Bone, like every tissue in the body, is constantly repairing and remodeling itself. When...
The Healing Power of Bone Broth
Broths made from bones have been used though out history to provide nourishment and sustenance, but also for medicinal and health benefits. Slow cooking bones allows for the release of valuable...
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