The Better Bones Blog
by Dr. Susan Brown, PhD.
Emotions and Bone Strength: Are the “Winds of Worry” Weakening Your Bones?
Ever wonder what we might be able to learn about bone health from our ancient ancestors? I have. And I am doing that now as I reflect on my recent interview with Ayurvedic master and best-selling author, Acharya Shunya. In this interview, I ask Acharya to discuss the ancient Vedic perspective on the link between […]
6 Tips for Weeding Your Mental Garden
I love gardening, working the soil, planting tiny seeds, and watching them grow. A few weeks ago, while plucking crabgrass from the kale, I found myself thinking about my clients and their bone health concerns. I was entranced pondering the extent to which mental and emotional stress robs us of both happiness and bone health. […]
Menopause and sleep disturbances impact biological aging
Most of us know from experience that tossing and turning at night means feeling rotten the next day. And many of us understand that there are long-term health consequences when we’re short-changed on sleep. But recently I found out something new from a fascinating study on sleep and its effect on how fast postmenopausal women’s […]
Key Health Benefits of Walking on Earth
“The foot feels the foot when it feels the ground.” – The Buddha Now that winter is finally over — after what seems like forever — more and more of us are getting outside and being active. It’s a time that I like to go for walks to watch the world wake up from its long sleep. […]
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 Heart Health Month, […]
Dr. Brown’s 2023 Crystal Ball Predictions
Muscle testing will become as important as bone density testing as doctors understand the intertwined aging loss of both bone and muscle. “Everything Is Energy” will become a familiar concept and the popularity of energy medicines will surge. You will see more homeopathy, acupuncture, Qi Gong, Reiki, and many other treatments including Chakra balancing and […]