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. At … [Read more...] about Can Osteoporosis be Reversed?
Osteoporosis Prevention
Osteoporosis Prevention
Osteoporosis prevention strategies to safely and effectively prevent osteoporosis, osteopenia, and low bone density. In this section I cover every thing from suggested equipment you can use in your workout, articles on bone structure, bone density and bone quality, nutrition, osteoporosis exercises, and other topics.
Femoral Neck Osteoporosis Exercise
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 common … [Read more...] about Femoral Neck Osteoporosis Exercise
Hip Fracture Prevention
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
Exercise for Bone Health
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
Post Polio Syndrome Exercise Program
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
Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy for Osteoporosis
Bioidentical hormone replacement therapy can be an important treatment option for women with osteoporosis or osteopenia. In fact, a current review [March, 2018, Epub ahead of print] by three American Gynaecologists proposes that hormone therapy (HT) "should be considered for the primary prevention … [Read more...] about Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy for Osteoporosis
The Hormone Cure Review
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
Bone Quality and Osteoporosis
The stronger your bones, the greater their ability to withstand fracture. What is the relationship between bone quality and osteoporosis? We hear about bone density all the time; why don't we hear about bone quality and osteoporosis? This is the second in a series of articles I have identified as … [Read more...] about Bone Quality and Osteoporosis
DEXA Scan Preparation
In this blog post, Clinical Densitometry Technologist Robert Hakim explains everything you need to know about DEXA scan preparation. This article highlights what you should expect before and during the procedure and also the steps you should take in preparation for the examination. In this … [Read more...] about DEXA Scan Preparation