The Better Bones Blog
by Dr. Susan Brown, PhD.
Why your bones want you to kick the sugar habit
Back in 2016, I posted about how osteoporosis connects to high blood sugar. Since then, research has continued to come in showing that excessive intake of sugar in the diet is really bad for bones. One recent review pointed to accumulated evidence suggesting that consuming lots of sugary foods strips the body of essential bone […]
Deep breathing for bone health
[Updated March 8, 2019] Ancient health practitioners in Ayurveda and traditional Chinese medicine considered breath (prana in the Vedic system and qi in TCM) so important to health that they developed very specific breathing exercises to ensure the effective intake of air energy. We in the West recognize breathing as essential, too, yet we take for […]
Bone density on the decline in the United States
To track the health of its population, the federal government undertakes a massive health survey of the U.S. population every two years, known as the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES). Beginning in 2005, the survey has included bone mineral density measurements — and the most recent report shows a generalized decline in bone […]
So how did our client Cindi build so much bone?
Since we first published our blog on building bone density with serious weight lifting, we’ve been bombarded with questions. In particular, everyone wants to know how our client Cindi managed to increase her bone density in the neck of the hip by over 20% and the spine by over 5%. I promised I’d give you […]
10 Ayurvedic self-care tips for winter
The ancient science of Ayurveda holds that health is maintained through balance, both within our individual mind-body configuration (known as our dosha) and our personal balance with the larger environment. And this has repercussions throughout the year, since as the seasons change, so does our balance. As we move from fall into winter, or winter […]
Lowering C-reactive protein levels can protect your heart and bones
Did you know that heart disease and osteoporosis are closely linked — to such an extent that it’s been suggested those with heart disease should be screened for osteoporosis and vice versa? According to emerging science, the two conditions are tied together by one major factor: inflammation. So that’s why, for February’s Heart Health month, […]
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