Osteonecrosis of the jaw (or ONJ) is a potential side effect of dental surgery while taking osteoporosis medications such as bisphosphonates or denusomab (Prolia). The objective of this blog post is to give you the information you need about osteonecrosis of the jaw and osteoporosis medications … [Read more...] about Osteonecrosis of the Jaw and Osteoporosis Drugs

Many of my new clients ask: can osteoporosis be reversed without pharmaceuticals such as Fosamax or Prolia?  Depending on their specific circumstances, osteoporosis can be reversed with a combination of therapeutic exercise and good nutrition. I cover each of these in detail in this blog article. I … [Read more...] about Can Osteoporosis be Reversed?

This blog post addresses the following topics: what is femoral neck, what femoral neck osteoporosis exercises do I recommend for my patients, and what recommendations I provide my patients on how to increase femoral neck bone density. Introduction In this blog I share with you some … [Read more...] about How to Increase Femoral Neck Bone Density

Today we're going to be discussing retirement planning and your bones — specifically, hip fracture prevention strategies. Is a Hip Fracture Part of Your Retirement? We've all been told to start planning for our retirement in our twenties. Our long term retirement plan might mean travel to … [Read more...] about Hip Fracture Prevention

Today we're going to discuss the key principles of exercise for bone health. We will also cover what makes up a comprehensive osteoporosis exercise program and what is involved in a bone health assessment. Key Principles of Exercise for Bone Health Exercise for bone health is very different … [Read more...] about Exercise for Bone Health

I recently gave a presentation to a post polio group on a post polio syndrome exercise program – especially as it relates to members of that group with osteoporosis or low bone density. Post Polio Syndrome Treatment Overview Exercise Program New research is indicating that polio spread wider … [Read more...] about Post Polio Syndrome Exercise Program

What is the relationship between hormones and osteoporosis? What role do hormones play in bone health during all stages of life — including puberty, pre-menopause and post-menopause? I will discuss each of these in today's blog post. I will also cover compounded bioidentical hormone replacement, … [Read more...] about Hormones and Osteoporosis

I recently read a book called The Hormone Cure and found it very useful during my research into hormone replacement therapy. Below you will find The Hormone Cure review and three important nuggets I learned from reading this book. Many women I know, including my sisters, friends, clients, and … [Read more...] about The Hormone Cure Review

The stronger your bones, the greater their ability to withstand fracture. However, what is the best way to assess strength of your bones? Why do we only get bone mineral density (BMD) tests and not bone quality tests? This article will answer that question as well as define bone quality, discuss … [Read more...] about Bone Quality and Osteoporosis

This post teaches you everything you need to know about DEXA scans.  After reading this, you will be in a better position to ask your physician the right questions and make informed decisions. I will explain what a DEXA scan is, walk you through how to prepare for the examination, describe what … [Read more...] about Your Complete DEXA Guide