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Q: What is the parathyroid hormone (PTH)? The parathyroid hormone (PTH) is the hormone produced from the 4 tiny glands on top of the thyroid. It is in charge of monitoring blood calcium levels. Because it regulates things like heartbeat and nerve functioning, blood calcium must be at a very precise and specific level. Therefore, […]
I don’t know about you, but I find delight in almost any outdoor activity on a sunny winter day, surrounded by sparkling snow. But when I come in from the cold, I crave something warm to eat or drink. Our eating habits naturally change with the seasons. In the winter, we find ourselves seeking warm […]
Q. Will walking build bone? Walking or any form of exercise is a great idea. We highly recommend walking 30 minutes a day as a minimum amount. Keep in mind however that exercise alone will not create optimum bone health. Since you also need to build muscle we recommend strength training two or three times […]
Q. Can a gallbladder illness affect bone density? The first thing to note is that bone density takes a long time to change, usually around 2 years. Secondly, gallbladder illnesses are very serious and would be more related to digestion issues. Dr. Brown does not believe the gallbladder itself would affect bone density. She does […]
Q. Is dairy acidic and bad for your bones? We here at the Center for Better Bones believe dairy can be a very good food if you digest it well. All proteins are acidic, but dairy is only slightly acidic. It is not as acid forming as many other high protein foods such as meat […]
Love Your Bones, Love Your Life – An Exclusive Retreat with Dr. Susan Brown PhD – at the Himalayan Institute in Pennsylvania We are excited to announce this amazing opportunity to develop your own personalized Better Bones, Better Body program under the guidance of Dr. Susan Brown in an intimate group setting. The Love Your Bones, […]
Just as every animal in the forest has perfect bone health, so the human skeleton was designed to last a lifetime. Today, however, weak bones and needless low trauma fracture are all too common. Half of the US population over the age of 50 has either osteoporosis or osteopenia and one in two women and […]
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 […]
May is Osteoporosis Awareness Month and a great time to renew our intentions of self-empowerment. The care we take of ourselves daily determines our long-term health and wellbeing. The strength of our skeleton and that of our entire body is derived from the food we eat, digest and absorb. Enhancing digestion is a central component […]
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