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Osteoporosis: No Cracking Up Please
What is osteoporosis? The National Institutes of Health defines it as, “Skeletal disorder characterized by compromised bone strength, leading to an increased risk of fracture.”1 What… more»
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Are You “D” Deficient?
Studies show that up to 90% of the vitamin D in our bodies is obtained from our skin being exposed to sunlight. Exposure to sunlight converts cholesterol in the skin to vitamin D, which is… more»
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The Vegetarian Advantage
More and more people are choosing to be vegetarian. And for good reasons. At present, about 2.3 percent of the American adult population, or nearly 5 million people, consistently follow a… more»
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Osteoporosis
You can keep your bones strong. Osteoporosis is an underestimated and misunderstood disease. Millions of Americans, both men and women, are affected. The answer is more complicated than just… more»
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Vitamin K
Research on Vitamin K has been shown to reduce the incidence of fractures in postmenopausal women. It also helps to bring calcium into the bones where it belongs, and helps keep calcium from… more»
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Nutrition and the Plant Based Diet
The old arguments that getting an adequate healthy diet without milk eggs and meat have all but evaporated into thin air. We still occasionally hear that one needs to have a good steak to be… more»
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Osteoporosis
Dr. Michael Orlich explains osteoporosis, and simple steps you can take to avoid it.
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Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis (OA) is a universal consequence of aging among animals with a bony skeleton. This common disease develops when the linings of joints degenerate, leading to pain and decreased… more»
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Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis is an underestimated and misunderstood disease. Millions of Americans, both men and women, are affected. The answer is more complicated than just calcium, but lifestyle is the key… more»