Beating Bone Loss

Diana Moran, aka The Green Goddess, is here to help spread the word about treatments and preventative measures we can all take to tackle osteoporosis. As a sufferer of osteopenia herself (an early form of osteoporosis) Diana Moran is a strong advocate for exercise, early diagnosis, weight bearing exercise, vitamin D and other measures that can be taken to tackle osteoporosis. Written in association with the Royal Osteoporosis Society, this practical book is a must-have for anybody affected by osteoporosis. Packed with advice, friendly tips and ideas, and an overview of current research, and what we can all be doing to help ourselves live well. Also contains specially designed exercises to help encourage a more active lifestyle and strengthen areas of weakness, alongside the important theory, and medical side of osteoporosis. This is an easy to digest, friendly guide for the general reader.

"I cured my osteoporosis naturally and you can, too. Osteoporosis a woman's disease, right? That's what I thought, until I was diagnosed with this silent crippler." -Robert Pirello With the help of Bernardo Merizalde, MD, a change in diet and without pharmaceuticals, Robert Pirello did more than arrest his osteoporosis he cured it. And now he shares his compelling story, from diagnosis to cure, from being disabled from his sport of running to finishing a marathon five years after his diagnosis as a way to celebrate his cure and return to his normal, active, athletic lifestyle. Osteoporosis is a major public health threat for more than 44 million Americans aged 50 and older. More than 10 million people in the United States already have osteoporosis, and that number is rapidly growing. Another 34 million people have low bone mass, placing them at increased risk of osteoporosis fractures, and with the rapidly aging population, these numbers will continue to increase at a staggering rate. In this tale of passion and recovery, Robert Pirello takes you on his journey and shows you how to maintain and regain healthy bones. Let Robert and Christina Pirello, with Dr. Merizalde; show you how strong bones can be yours naturally, easily, sensibly.

Osteoporosis is often referred to as the silent thief-stealing your bone mass without warning. A fracture may be your first sign. Contrary to popular opinion, this is not just a disease of the elderly or unique to women. Most of us know someone with osteoporosis. It is a rapidly growing problem affecting millions of North Americans. In part this is due to changing lifestyles, improper nutrition, less physical activity and a greater reliance on medication.Body Basics For Bones is easy to read and beautifully illustrated. It is packed with up-to-date information and evidence-based practices enabling you to take good care of and build better bones. Topics covered include why we lose bone, food for your bones, sit safely & protect your spine, sports and recreation, what to do if you have a fracture and pain management.

Diana Moran, aka The Green Goddess, is here to help spread the word about treatments and preventative measures we can all take to tackle osteoporosis. As a sufferer of osteopenia herself (an early form of osteoporosis) Diana Moran is a strong advocate for exercise, early diagnosis, weight bearing exercise, vitamin D and other measures that can be taken to tackle osteoporosis. Written in association with the Royal Osteoporosis Society, this practical book is a must-have for anybody affected by osteoporosis. Packed with advice, friendly tips and ideas, and an overview of current research, and what we can all be doing to help ourselves live well. Also contains specially designed exercises to help encourage a more active lifestyle and strengthen areas of weakness, alongside the important theory, and medical side of osteoporosis. This is an easy to digest, friendly guide for the general reader.

Osteoporosis is rapidly becoming a major health issue today for both man and woman. The disease makes bones that were once healthy become brittle and porous, and more susceptible to fractures, especially of the hips, spine and waist. If we want to take the disease by the horn, we must not accept that osteoporosis is an inevitable part of growing old. Bone building is not a one-time affair like building a skyscraper. Osteoporosis is the result of improper care of bone health during your young and middle years. Start today whether you are an adult or teenager to commit to exercise preventive wholesome living habits, which is the focus of this book. Don't let osteoporosis transform you into a helpless bedridden cripple or to the armchair for the rest of your life! Keep osteoporosis at bay so that the future will be yours to enjoy!

Facts and advice to help people understand and prevent osteoporosis There are an estimated 55 million Americans over the age of 50 who have low bone mass. This easy-to-understand guide helps readers assess their risk and find a practical approach to the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of osteoporosis. It covers bone density tests and a wide range of treatment options for osteoporosis-from hormone replacement therapy and acupuncture to calcium-rich foods, supplements, and exercise-and offers pointers on preventing broken hips and other common fractures.

Co-written by television's Green Goddess, this is a layperson's guide to what osteoporosis is, what treatments are available to combat it, and how, through exercise, it can be prevented. Specialized exercises are outlined, focusing on the bones vulnerable to crippling and painful fractures in later life. A section is devoted to those who suffer from osteoporosis and have limited mobility, and there are other exercises for anyone between 19 and 90.