…people who eat fermented miso have shown that they have far less cancer and heart disease. Plus, natto has a powerful protective effect against osteoporosis because of its high vitamin K2 content. Vitamin K2 helps move calcium into the bones and, at the same time, protects the cardiovascular system by…
…in preserving bone. In honor of National Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention Month, I’ll be sharing some osteoporosis basics, risk factors, and suggestions for preserving and even rebuilding bone for years to come. For more information on osteoporosis, visit www.drsinatra.com.
Osteoporosis affects 75 million of us in the US, Japan, and Europe. And women are four times more likely to develop low bone mass than men. Moreover, I was amazed to learn that there are actually NINE categories of factors. Which ones apply to you? * Ethnicity: Caucasian and Asian women at the highest…
…completed detailed physical activity questionnaires, and the results showed walking was associated with reduced risk of stroke. 2. Protect against osteoporosis. Weight-bearing exercise, such as walking, promotes the build up of new bone. In fact, studies have shown people who engage in regular weight-bearing…
…the bone, so we have to be savvy about what kind of calcium is in the preparation we’re using. Additionally, many of the drugs people take for osteoporosis can actually make things worse! Fosamax, Boniva, and Actonel, (basically all biophosphates) may increase bone density, but they do it by destroying…
…Smoking—The data on smoking indicate that it doubles the risk of osteoporosis and hip fracture. Now it’s your turn: Are you avoiding these common bone robbers? You May Also Be Interested In: * Facing Osteoporosis * Osteoporosis 101
…suggests taking 2,000–4,000 IUs a day if you are healthy, and 5,000–10,000IUs daily if you have a chronic illness, such as metabolic syndrome, osteoporosis, multiple sclerosis, heart disease, and refractory high blood pressure levels. For more information on what you can do to combat cardiovascular…
…full of enzymes that support digestive processes. It also has a reputation as an immune booster, and is rich in calcium which helps explain why osteoporosis is almost unheard of among Japanese women. One of the best ways to add miso to your diet is in miso soup. Traditional Miso Soup Yield: 4 Servings…
Along with hot flashes, night sweats, and loss of libido, many women have to worry about bone loss when they reach menopause. Osteoporosis is a common effect of menopause that, fortunately, can be prevented. However, mainstream medicine would have you believe that prevention is as easy as taking a pill…
…needs, there really is a different between the sexes. The first difference is that women need specific nutrients for their bone health, since osteoporosis affects many more women than men. This isn’t something to take lightly, since bone loss causes more than 1.3 million fractures per year, including…
Osteoporosis is a real problem, worldwide. According to the International Osteoporosis Foundation, 200 million women worldwide have osteoporosis. Plus, every three seconds a bone fracture occurs that can be traced right back to osteoporosis. It’s no wonder that Big Pharma is making a fortune off bone…
Developing osteoporosis leads to fractures, which limits your ability to be active and enjoy life. In the past, we always thought the answer was all about how much calcium we’re getting. I was dumbfounded to learn that’s a myth! So, when considering prevention of osteoporosis, let’s look at what…
…walk for 30 minutes three or four times a week. 5. TRUE or FALSE: Walking can help to improve regularity. 6. TRUE or FALSE: Walking can help with osteoporosis by stimulating new bone growth. 7. TRUE or FALSE: Since walking expends energy, it makes you tired. 8. TRUE or FALSE: If the temperature, or the…
…continued to reinforce this view. Research has demonstrated that exercise reduces the incidence of coronary heart disease, diabetes, depression, and osteoporosis. Now we can add stroke to the list. In a study reported in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), 4,065 nurses ages 40 to 65, without…
…True: As Dr. Sinatra says, one of the best ways to avoid constipation is through a daily walking program. 6. TRUE or FALSE: Walking can help with osteoporosis by stimulating new bone growth. True: Walking is an excellent weight-bearing exercise, which promotes the build-up of new bone. In fact, studies…