If you are interested in learning more about how to keep your bones healthy please attend, DOWN TO THE BONE! January 28th online webinar live event. Can’t make it? It will be taped for future viewing. SSRI Antidepressants Linked to Decreases in... [Read more]

Antacids, Proton pump inhibitors, and Bone! Oh My!

Are Antacids the Answer? Tums, Tum, Tum Tums Tuuuuuuummmmms! Those of you who remember the words from this advertisement know that Tums is advertised as an antacid, but is it a good source of calcium? NO! Could chronic antacid use result in poor uptake... [Read more]

Bemer 3000 or Nikken Products improve bone density? Is this hype?

It happened again today. One of my patients with osteoporosis called me about a machine that someone told her would potentially help her to improve her bone density. I am constantly bombarded with information from companies or individuals who claim that... [Read more]

Calcium is a Doubled-Edged Sword

Insufficient calcium leads to bone loss, muscle cramps and insomnia. Too much calcium may result in calcium being deposited in unwanted areas of the body such as the arteries. So, where is the sweet spot for calcium intake? The chart at the end of this... [Read more]

Whoa Doctor, Not So Fast With That Osteoporosis Prescription!

Last week I worked with a patient who was 55 years old. Her internist told her that she lost 8% bone mass in just one year and that she needed to start Fosamax immediately. She came to me to review her case for a second opinion. In the beginning, all... [Read more]

Osteoporosis – Information You Need to Know

Osteoporosis is a growing problem. Each year, low trauma fractures are increasing – especially as the baby boomers age. Presently, in the United States there are 700,000 spine fractures, 350,000 hip fractures and 300,000 wrist fractures each year.... [Read more]

Down to the BONE – one-day webinar

This program is a 5-hour, one-day course that will be recorded. Each year there are new studies regarding osteoporosis. The first two hours will revolve around diagnosis and how to interpret bone density results. The last three hours will focus on what... [Read more]

Dried plums (prunes) for osteoporosis! Are you kidding?

Yep, that old prune just got dressed up – dried plums (DP).  The DP industry is trying very hard to change the image of the shriveled up prune.  One thing is for sure, dried plums are a superstar food and it now appears that they may be able to reverse... [Read more]

Wed 9/22: Live Interview with Dr. Jennifer Schneider Re Osteoporosis Medications

Osteoporosis Medications and Spontaneous Fractures Webinar with                                                            Jennifer Schneider, M.D., Ph.D. This interview was taped and it is available... [Read more]

Wed. 9/15: Whole Body Vibration with Dr. Clinton T. Rubin, Ph.D.

This webinar was taped and it is free. Join us for a special evening with Dr. Clinton Rubin who will present his extensive work on whole body vibration. We will discuss the benefits and risks of this technology.  The primary focus of this webinar will... [Read more]

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