Beating Osteoporosis

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.

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.

Based on the latest scientific information, and including practical advice on the best nutrition, exercise, and medication, Strong Women, Strong Bones is an essential guide for any woman who wants to know more about the prevention and treatment of osteoporosis. Includes: A one-hour-per-year plan for healthy bones A self-test to assess risk factors Facts on the most accurate bone-density tests Tips on supplements beyond calcium, plus new findings on soy The best workouts for strong bones, fully illustrated, with an effective new two-minute exercise Facts on the latest medical breakthroughs A special chapter for men

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.

Osteoporosis is a global threat because it can impact every human being as they age. In this new edition, the authors point out the enormous scale of the problem in terms of human suffering, morbidity and mortality on the one hand, and the astronomical national costs on the other. Written in an easy-to-read style, this book updates physicians on the current knowledge about bone structure, physiology and pathology, with an emphasis on the diagnosis, therapy and prevention of osteoporosis. Its purpose is to educate members of the medical profession about this widespread and potentially disabling disease, while providing information on related current evidence-based medicine. The book covers everything from basic physiology to osteoporosis diagnosis, including utility of specialized tests and current treatment recommendations, and will provide the primary care physician with sound medical knowledge in the prevention and management of osteoporosis. It is up-beat and optimistic, with a touch of humor; it is scientifically based but provides easy-to-follow guidelines for lifelong maintenance of skeletal structure and function. Osteoporosis is preventable if doctors want it to be, and every doctor can contribute. Bone is every doctor's and every body's business.