The Myth Of Osteoporosis

"What every woman should know about creating bone health"--Cover.

A diagnosis of low bone density is not a good predictor of fracture. Most fractures occur in those who have bone density in the normal range.

Calcium pills don't work. Dairy products don't strengthen bones. Drugs may be dangerous. For years, doctors have been telling us to drink milk, eat dairy products, and take calcium pills to improve our bone vitality. The problem is, they’re wrong. This groundbreaking guide uses the latest clinical studies and the most upto- date medical information to help you strengthen your bones, reduce the risk of fractures, and prevent osteoporosis. You’ll learn why there’s no proof of calcium’s effectiveness, despite what doctors say, and why a low-acid diet is the only effective way to prevent bone loss. "This clear, convincing explanation of osteoporosis will change the way the world thinks about bone health. Lanou and Castleman prove beyond doubt that milk and dairy are the problem, not the solution." -Rory Freedman, coauthor of #1 New York Times best seller Skinny Bitch "The authors have tackled an almost intractable myth: that calcium is the one and only key to bone vitality. It isn't. Everyone who cares about preventing osteoporosis should read this book." -- Dr. T. Colin Campbell, author of The China Study

Reexamines the nature and causes of osteoporosis, and presents a program for maintaining and regaining bone health.

With over 10 million Americans currently suffering from osteoporosis-and millions more at risk-awareness of the disease has been brought to the forefront.

Noting that exercise increases bone density and muscle strength to guard against the risk of osteoporosis, the author provides over 100 detailed beginning, intermediate, and advanced exercises to strengthen various parts of the body and to improve balance. 200 photos.

Are you looking for a natural approach to osteoporosis treatment?Strong Bones Forever was written for those who are looking for a non-drug approach to prevent and treat osteoporosis or osteopenia. If you're looking for a way to enjoy osteoporosis protection for life, without the need to resort to potentially toxic drugs such as: Fosamax, Boniva, Reclast, and other newer and equally toxic drugs, then Strong Bones Forever is the solution. In the book you'll learn:1. The form of calcium you will NEVER want to take. Hint: Odds are you take it right now and your doctor probably recommended it! Choose the right calcium, get strong bones. Choose the wrong calcium, lose your skeleton.2. What it takes to make major increases in your bone density! How to increase your bone density by 11% or more in just 2 years!3. Never be confused about the different forms of calcium ever again. You will learn the types of calcium that will give you the BEST bang for your buck.4. How to avoid Doctor Induced Bone Loss. Why most doctors miss the mark on treating osteoporosis and how they may actually be responsible for MORE fractures in the coming future. Ignore this advice at your own peril.5. Why most people should dump their osteoporosis medications down the toilet. Stop wasting your money on medications that just don't work and may do more harm than good.6. Why milk should be AVOIDED if you want to keep your bones healthy! Is milk really just food for cows, not for humans? I'll give you a hint...NO!7. Choose the right calcium to actually grow new bones! Find out which form of calcium is the only form proven to increase bone density by itself.8. Which mineral maybe even more important than calcium. That's right, calcium is a player in the bone-building process but this mineral may prove to be the headliner! Without it, all of your efforts could be for nothing!9. Avoid this BONE CHILLING side effect! Learn about a disgusting side effect of Fosamax and other osteoporosis medications that is now being called Fossy-Bone.10. Why your bone density test may not be an accurate predictor of fracture risk. Also, learn one simple step to make these tests more accurate! You simply MUST follow this one tip if you want accurate bone density results.11. The new, IMPROVED formula for diagnosing true osteoporosis and your ACTUAL fracture risk. The simplicity of this formula will blow your mind!12. Learn how accurate the grocery store osteoporosis screenings are and what to do with the results.13. If you do choose to take Fosamax or one of its relatives, follow these instructions to get the most benefit and the least side effect!and much, much more! In addition to the osteoporosis diet, we also cover osteoporosis supplements and osteoporosis and exercise! Strong Bones Forever offers osteoporosis protection for life!

You just got your bone density test back. Your doctor wants you to take Actonel, Fosamax, Boniva, or Prolia. You don't understand why those calcium chews didn't work for you. You don't know why this is happening. You did what your doctor told you to do. You don't know what you did wrong. There's a better way. This is your answer. In her new book - based on proven facts and over 200 clinical studies - Harmony reveals the special strategies for keeping your bones as strong and healthy as possible. Would a powerful bone-building supplement used by thousands in Japan get your attention? You can start using this radically different unconventional approach TODAY to strengthen your bones. Worried that your bones are getting thin and brittle? Get the bone blueprint for strong flexibility. Bend, don't break! Don't waste time and money spending months searching unreliable sources with contradicting data. Let Harmony sort through the fluff and confusion for you, put all the pieces together to figure out what really works, and hand you exactly what you need to know. She makes it even easier by giving you the names and brands and even links to the exact products needed, so that you don't have to guess or search on your own for them. You'll learn: Why all that calcium you took didn't work The most common mistake that most women are making when it comes to bone health - that also makes them more wrinkled Which bone-strengthening strategy unknown to the vast majority of doctors works better in peer-reviewed medical research Why taking your doctor's advice could disfigure you The 11 critical nutrients that can make (or break) your bones Why calcium and medication isn't your best answer and the 3 simple things to do instead How the medication doctors prescribe can make your bones MORE likely to break over time The 15 biggest mistakes you are probably making right now that are damaging your bones How what you are doing to try to keep healthy strong bones could actually be causing other diseases in your body Why your doctor probably doesn't know about this research Secrets of the best cutting-edge medical researchers that you need to know to prevent bone loss and fractures Why taking extra calcium without THIS can give you heart disease How to reduce your fracture risk by at least 60% with a statistical 95% confidence level, cited in a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trial (RCT) clinical studies