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Be Good to Your Bones
Post on by Teri Cochrane
May is National Osteoporosis Month – shining a much needed light on this serious condition. Internationally, one out of three women over 50 will experience a bone fracture, and one out of five men. In the United States, the......
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6 Tips to Build Strong Bones Early
Post on by Paula Gallagher
Most people think of osteoporosis as a disease that affects people over 65, but bone loss is something that can be prevented or at least minimized by supporting strong bones way before then. Although the best prevention for bone-thinning osteoporosis begins early,......
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Calcium for Bones - And So Much More
Post on by Paula Gallagher
Calcium is next in our series A to Zinc and is probably the most commonly taken mineral. Calcium is also the most abundant mineral in the body and although most people associate it with supporting strong bones and teeth, calcium for bones is......
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Building Strong Bones with Diet, Exercise and Bone Guardian
Post on by Paula Gallagher
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New Research on Supplemental Calcium
Post on by Paula Gallagher
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Calcium and Women's Health
Post on by Paula Gallagher
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Nutrient Depletion: Corticosteroids
Post on by Paula Gallagher
Corticosteroids are usually prescribed for conditions that cause swelling and inflammation. Applied as a topical, taken as a tablet, used as a nasal spray or eye drops, or even as an inhaler, there are many ways to take corticosteroids. Some conditions that corticosteroids are prescribed for include arthritis, lupus, kidney...... -
Dinner Tonight: Rapini and Pasta
Post on by Paula Gallagher
Rapini or broccoli rabe is a dark leafy green vegetable that looks like it has tiny broccoli florets on it. It is part of the mustard family and has a very bitter taste. As a kid, rapini was a staple in our house, especially when the weather got cooler. Instead...... -
Avoiding Nutritional Deficiencies in a Lactose-Free Diet
Post on by Paula Gallagher
Lactose is a sugar found in dairy products and for many people it causes gas, bloating, diarrhea, and other gastrointestinal problems. This is because they lack the enzyme lactase, which helps break down and digest lactose. Although it is possible to get all nutrients found in dairy products from other...... -
The Most Nutritious Foods to Add to your Diet Today!
Post on by Ellen Kittredge
After a brutally hot summer it has been such a treat to experience the recent cooler weather. One of my favorite aspects of the cooler months, and something that I’m reminded of every year as we start that transition towards fall, is that certain foods become even more tasty than......
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