The Better Bones Blog
by Dr. Susan Brown, PhD.
Small changes in bone density test results — should you worry?
So, you just had a follow-up bone density test, you’re frightened and disheartened. The doctor reports that since your last exam 3 years ago, your bone density test results show that you’ve lost 4% in your spine and 2% in your hip. The doctor says — forcefully — that you’re in danger of fracturing with […]
Boron: a little goes a long way toward healthy bones
When you read about nutrients for bone health, the “usual suspects” are calcium, magnesium, vitamin D, and maybe one or two other heavy hitters. But as I’ve often said, there are 20 key nutrients for bone health, and just because some of them are needed only in tiny amounts doesn’t make them any less important. Take […]
Natural bone health with the Alkaline for Life® diet
When it comes to improving bone health, very little you do matters more than improving your acid-alkaline balance with an alkaline eating plan. Even if you exercise and limit toxins, if your acid-alkaline balance is off-kilter, you’ll still have unnecessary bone loss in the long run. An alkaline diet is an essential part of natural […]
Are high-tech gyms the future of strength training for building bone?
Can you imagine a gym session that begins with you lying down on the massage table? Well, this is exactly how every training session begins at my new high-tech gym/health club and I want to share with you why I think this model is the future for the ideal muscle and bone strength training program. What […]
Rethinking the causes of osteoporosis
It’s often suggested that the major causes of osteoporosis in women are low calcium intake and lower estrogen levels at menopause. A cross-cultural perspective, however, shows that this is not always true. People in many countries have lower calcium intakes than in the US, yet osteoporosis is less prevalent in these cultures. As an example, […]
Can swimming and water exercise really build bone?
People frequently ask me if swimming or other water exercise can help build or maintain bone density. I’ve always thought (and so have other researchers) that water exercise wouldn’t be the best possible exercise for bone — after all, swimming is low-impact, and the water supports your body weight. I could see how the full-body […]
I’m Dr. Susan Brown. I am a nutritionist, medical anthropologist, writer, and speaker. Get my free weekly newsletter here.
