Dr. Lani's no-nonsense bone-health guide : the truth about density testing, osteoporosis drugs, and building bone quality at any age
Simpson, Lani
Dr. Lani's no-nonsense bone-health guide : the truth about density testing, osteoporosis drugs, and building bone quality at any age / Lani Simpson, DC, CCD - Nashville, TN : Turner Publishing Company , 2014 - 320 p. : illus. ; 22 cm
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Machine generated contents note: Table of Contents -- Introduction -- Chapter 1: Fractures - Facts and Fears -- Chapter 2: Bone Density Testing - Worthwhile or Worthless? -- Chapter 3: Rating Your Risks - FRAX, FORE, and Other Health Assessments -- Chapter 4: Osteoporosis Drugs - The Good, the Bad, and the Broken -- Chapter 5: Osteoporosis Treatments - Consider the Alternatives -- Chapter 6: Gut Check - The Digestion Connection to Bone Health -- Chapter 7: Bone Meals - Fight Fractures with Food -- Chapter 8: Support Your Skeleton - Be Supplement Savvy -- Chapter 9: Strong Moves - Exercise for Better Bones? -- Chapter 10: Beyond the Bones - What's Really Going on in Your Body? -- Appendix.
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.
9780897936613
2013040296
Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis----Alternative treatment
Bone densitometry
RC931.O73 / S55 2014
616.7 SIM
Dr. Lani's no-nonsense bone-health guide : the truth about density testing, osteoporosis drugs, and building bone quality at any age / Lani Simpson, DC, CCD - Nashville, TN : Turner Publishing Company , 2014 - 320 p. : illus. ; 22 cm
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Machine generated contents note: Table of Contents -- Introduction -- Chapter 1: Fractures - Facts and Fears -- Chapter 2: Bone Density Testing - Worthwhile or Worthless? -- Chapter 3: Rating Your Risks - FRAX, FORE, and Other Health Assessments -- Chapter 4: Osteoporosis Drugs - The Good, the Bad, and the Broken -- Chapter 5: Osteoporosis Treatments - Consider the Alternatives -- Chapter 6: Gut Check - The Digestion Connection to Bone Health -- Chapter 7: Bone Meals - Fight Fractures with Food -- Chapter 8: Support Your Skeleton - Be Supplement Savvy -- Chapter 9: Strong Moves - Exercise for Better Bones? -- Chapter 10: Beyond the Bones - What's Really Going on in Your Body? -- Appendix.
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.
9780897936613
2013040296
Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis----Alternative treatment
Bone densitometry
RC931.O73 / S55 2014
616.7 SIM
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