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