| Copyright (c) 2010 Raymond Hinish | | | | From an engineering perspective, it is estimated that |
| Did you know that the best medicines for | | | | the bones can lose 50% of its density without losing |
| osteoporosis, can not offer a cure? Medicine wants | | | | structural integrity. Bone quality is far more important |
| you to believe that curing something like osteoporosis | | | | than bone density. |
| is complicated. It is always in the best interest of the | | | | So how do you cure osteoporosis using natural |
| drug companies that you not understand how your | | | | treatments? |
| condition develops and how to go about reversing it | | | | 1. You dedicate yourself to curing the cause of your |
| without their drug. | | | | osteoporosis by entering into a contract with |
| In my radio program I commonly say, "The number | | | | yourself to do everything that is necessary to |
| one killer of Americans is not heart disease or cancer | | | | promote healthy bone. |
| or osteoporosis; the number one killer of Americans | | | | 2. Immediately start taking the high quality |
| is misinformation." So what misinformation am I | | | | supplements which includes: a "bone mineral formula", |
| referring to? | | | | containing calcium, magnesium, boron, zinc, copper, |
| Myth #1 Osteoporosis is a certainty. | | | | and other trace minerals; vitamin D3, sufficient dose |
| Truth: In fact, according to the Surgeon General, only | | | | to reach a blood level of 50-60; and vitamin K2, up to |
| 17% of women will ever suffer a hip fracture (the | | | | 15 mg three times daily. |
| most devastating fractures associated to | | | | 3. You start eating the right foods which promote |
| osteoporosis). Another 15% will develop vertebral | | | | healthy bones. There is a simple rule that I can |
| fractures and yet another 16% will develop a | | | | provide; eat three times as much fruits and |
| fracture of the forearm. | | | | vegetables by weight as you eat animal protein. |
| Myth #2 Osteoporosis always occurs as we age; you | | | | 4. Start a well balanced exercise program that |
| can not prevent it, much less reverse it. | | | | incorporates aerobic activity, resistance activity, and |
| Truth: Osteoporosis is mostly an artifact of lifestyle, | | | | stretching. Of these three, weight training is the most |
| not age. It is true that bone density does decrease a | | | | important. |
| bit with age, however, this does not have to result in | | | | 5. Avoid medications, such as antacids, steroids and |
| an increase in fracture risk. Which brings us to the | | | | antidepressants. These medications have been linked |
| next example of misinformation... | | | | to bone loss. |
| Myth #3 Bone density is what determines fracture | | | | 6. Learn to manage stress. Chronic elevation of |
| risk. | | | | cortisol could cause the bones to degrade at a rapid |
| Truth: I spend a good deal of time teaching you why | | | | rate. |
| your bone density can not determine fracture risk. | | | | |