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5 Nutrients to Support Healthy Bones
Post on by Margo Gladding
Many people fear that if they are unable to eat dairy products, they will not be able to get enough calcium in their diet. Rest assured that you can get plenty of bone-building nutrients...... -
5 Delicious Sources of Calcium That Aren't Dairy
Post on by Paula Gallagher
Bones and teeth aren’t the only reasons that your body needs calcium. Calcium also plays an important role in keeping your heartbeat regular. Calcium assists in muscle contraction...... -
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...... -
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,...... -
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...... -
Building Strong Bones with Diet, Exercise and Bone Guardian
Post on by Paula Gallagher
As we age, our bone density decreases and diseases such as osteoporosis can occur. The best way to avoid this, or decrease the chance of this disease, is by making sure your bones are strong now. Exercise, diet and supplementation are all...... -
New Research on Supplemental Calcium
Post on by Paula Gallagher
Studies recently published in the the British Medical Journal suggest that taking supplemental calcium does not boost bone density or prevent fractures as people get older. In the new studies, scientists in New Zealand looked at the effect of diet and supplements...... -
Calcium and Women's Health
Post on by Paula Gallagher
Calcium and women's health have long been linked, and now a recently published study in the journal Osteoporosis International has found that there is no connection between calcium supplementation and increased risk of cardiovascular disease. For the study, researchers examined 74,245...... -
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......
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