Your Bones
How You Can Prevent Osteoporosis & Have Strong Bones for Life—Naturally
Authors: Lara Pizzorno, MA, LMT, with Jonathan V. Wright, MD
ISBN: 978-1-60766-013-2
Your Bones contains everything you need to know for healthy bones in one book, providing scientifically based advice which highlights natural prevention and treatment strategies. This updated and expanded edition includes many new studies on the dangers of the bisphosphonate drugs and an in depth discussion of two new drugs with potential adverse effects.
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Osteoporosis—porous, brittle bones—is a common scourge, afflicting people in ever-growing numbers. Yet drugs like Fosamax®, Boniva®, Reclast®, Prolia®, Xgeva®, and Forteo® should be your last choice for healthy bones. Many actually increase your risk for bone fractures, esophageal cancer, and arrhythmia, and can kill jaw bone tissue! One can cause life-threatening high blood levels of calcium and low levels of magnesium—it even caused aggressive bone cancer in 45% of animal study subjects. None of these drugs can safely be used long-term.
Are women genetically programmed to develop weak, brittle bones? Emphatically, no! Your Bones uncovers the real culprits responsible for the osteoporosis epidemic. Not only will it teach you how to identify and eliminate the factors in your life that are putting your bones at risk, it will also arm you with the cutting-edge information you need to prevent osteoporosis and maintain strong, healthy bones for life—and do it safely and naturally, relying on diet, supplements, and exercise.
This UPDATED AND EXPANDED edition includes many new studies confirming the dangers of bisphosphonate drugs, as well as in-depth discussion of denosumab and teriparatide, two new drugs with potential adverse effects even worse than the bisphosphonates. More information is provided on commonly prescribed, bone-busting patent medicines, along with the latest information on how to best supplement with calcium, strontium, vitamin K2, and zinc. New sections are included on great bone-building exercises, and lab tests to confirm you are building bone or help identify what’s causing your bone loss.
Overview
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Preface
PART 1: YOU ARE AT RISK FOR OSTEOPOROSIS
1: If You Are a Woman, You’re at High Risk for Osteoporosis
What Is Osteoporosis?
PART 2: WHY CONVENTIONAL MEDICINE IS NOT THE ANSWER FOR STRONG BONES
2: The Bisphosphonate Patent Medicines Prescribed to Prevent Osteoporosis Should Be Your Last Choice for Healthy Bones
The Bisphosphonate Patent Medicines Prescribed for Osteoporosis (e.g., Fosamax, Actonel, Boniva, Reclast), Have Very Nasty Side Effects
Bisphosphonates: A Long List of Other Adverse Side Effects
More Evidence Confirms Bisphosphonates (e.g., Fosamax, Reclast, Aclasta, Actonel, Boniva) Are NOT Your Bones’ Best Friends
Denosumab (aka Prolia, Xgeva)—Even Worse than the Bisphosphonates
Why You Should Forego Forteo
Latest Research Proves You Can Restore the Health of Your Bones—Safely and Effectively—Naturally
PART 3: WHAT INCREASES YOUR RISK FOR OSTEOPOROSIS?
3: What You Don’t Know Can Give You Osteoporosis
Are You Sure You’re Getting Enough Calcium?
How Much Protein Do YOU Need?
Refined Sugars Make Your Belly Fat but Your Bones Skinny
Soft Drinks Are Hard on Bones
Greens Give the Go-Ahead for Great Bones; Their Absence Slams the Brakes on Bone-Building
“Bs” for Better Bones
“C” Your Way to Stronger Bones
4: What Else Increases My Risk for Osteoporosis?
Osteoporosis, a Family Affair?
Gastric Bypass: Free Pass? Not for Your Bones
The Liver–Kidney Connection to Bone
What’s Hyperparathyroidism and Why Should My Bones Care?
Do Your Favorite Activities All Involve Sitting?
Getting Any . . . Sunshine?
Gloria Vanderbilt Once Said, “A Woman Can’t Be Too Rich or Too Thin.” She Was Half-Wrong
Bone-Busting Patent Medicines
Are Your Bones Going up in Smoke?
More than Two Drinks of Liquor Makes Bone Loss Much Quicker
Fluoride: Could Your Tap Water or Toothpaste Be Destroying Your Bones?
5: What Men Don’t Know Can Increase Their Risk for Osteoporosis
What Are the Key Risk Factors for Osteoporosis in Men?
6: Chances Are, You Are Already Losing Bone
How Can I Tell if I’m Losing Bone?
What Tests Are Used to Check for Bone Loss? What Qualifies as Osteoporosis?
What to Expect If You Don’t Take Steps to Actively Prevent Bone Loss: What Are the Signs and Symptoms of Osteoporosis?
PART 4. HOW TO HAVE STRONG BONES FOR LIFE
7: Strong Bones for Life, Naturally
What Your Bones Really Need to Stay Strong
Bone-Building Vitamins
Key Bone-Building Minerals
Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement Builds Bone
The Bone-Building Diet (I Can Eat My Way to Strong, Healthy Bones?)
Bone-Building Exercises
8: If I Follow These Recommendations, What Can I Expect? How Soon Will I See Results?
Appendix A: Lab Tests For Your Bones
Labs That Can Help Confirm YOU Are No Longer Losing Excessive Amounts of Bone
Appendix B: Vitamin and Mineral Essentials for Healthy Bones
Resources
Where Can I Find an “Integrative” Doctor Who Will Help Me Build and Keep My Bones Strong, Naturally?
Additional Helpful Resources
More Information on STOTT PILATES® for Osteoporosis
Contact Lara Pizzorno
Glossary
Endnotes
About the Authors
Index
Tables
Foods Rich in Calcium
Daily Protein Requirements by Weight
Foods Rich in Protein
Best Food Sources of Vitamin B6
Best Food Sources of Vitamin B12
Best Food Sources of Riboflavin
Best Food Sources of Folate
Foods Rich in Vitamin C
Fluoride Content of Commonly Consumed Foods and Beverages
Food Sources of Vitamin K1, MK-4, MK-7
Components of Bone-Health Supplements Provided to Algaecal-1 Group and Algaecal-2 Group
Comparison of Three Algaecal Bone-Health Supplement Plans
Foods Rich in Magnesium
Foods Rich in Zinc
Extension Exercises Lower but Flexion Exercises Increase Fracture
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ISBN-13: 9781607660132
Publication date: 03/16/2013
Edition Description: Updated and Expanded Edition
Pages: 480
Product dimensions: 5.20(w) x 7.90(h) x 1.10(d)
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“Osteoporosis is that sleeping giant that can sneak up on our aging population. Lara Pizzorno finally shines light on this hidden epidemic and what you can do about it. If you are over 50, read this book! Lara, thanks for writing this book. I have given it to my wife.”
Wayne Jonas, MD, President and CEO of Samueli Institute
Reviews
“Former osteopenia sufferer, doctor share natural path to healthy bones”
Hispanic Marketing & Public Relations website and podcast (October 4, 2013) - Listen To Podcast
“Your Bones provides valuable, detailed information on the best balance of exercise (short bursts of vigorous walking and weight-bearing workouts), targeted diet (organic, vegetarian, and low-fat), and supplements needed to guard against crippling or fatal bone loss.”
Barbara Bamberger Scott, ForeWord (May 2011)
“The information is presented in a straightforward and easy-to-read style that will be understandable to lay readers. Consumer(s)…looking for [a] book about the natural ways to prevent osteoporosis would do well to choose this title.”
Mindy Rhiger, Library Journal (April 15, 2011)
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“Your bones are under the constant stress of life, so it’s best to take care of them. “Your Bones: How You Can Prevent Osteoporosis & Have Strong Bones for Life-Naturally” is a guide to greater bone health, as Lara Pizzorno advises women how to age with healthy bones, and dispel the myth that women have naturally fragile bones in old age. Warning against the dangers of osteoporosis drugs and the dangers they pose, she encourages old-fashioned diet & exercise for health into the gray years. “Your Bones” is a must for any active woman who wants to stay active.”
Midwest Book Review (June 2011, Small Press Bookwatch – Health/Medicine Shelf)
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“Lara Pizzorno emphatically raises the red flag on conventional bone medicine…. Highlighting natural prevention and treatment strategies for different situations, Your Bones offers uncomplicated scientific advice for bone health.”
Spirit of Change Magazine (Spring, 2011)
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“This is a book filled with wisdom and information written in a style which is easy to understand and put to use. I heartily recommend it to all those who care about maintaining a healthy body.”
Bernie Siegel, MD (Author of Faith, Hope & Healing and 365 Prescriptions for the Soul)
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“Your Bones is a down-to-earth guide to osteoporosis, one of the most common health challenges of modern life. If you are 30 or older, you cannot afford to ignore the wisdom in this book.”
Larry Dossey, MD (Author of The Science of Premonitions, Healing Words, and Reinventing Medicine)
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“This superb text explains the causes and solutions of osteoporosis, and its associated problems, comprehensively, clearly, and accurately. Despite the complexity of the condition, this is an easy read, with no dumbing down of the content—brilliantly highlighting safe, natural, and effective prevention and treatment strategies. Highly recommended.”
Leon Chaitow, ND, DO (Honorary Fellow, University of Westminster, London Editor-in-Chief, Journal of Bodywork & Movement Therapies)
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“This is one of the best books ever written on bone health—absolutely fantastic! In this book, Lara Pizzorno, MA, provides scientifically based advice for men and women of all ages to help them develop and maintain strong healthy bones. She makes a complex issue easily comprehensible and provides information that empowers the reader to take measures towards ensuring their own bone health. I highly recommend it.”
George Mateljan (Philanthropist, Author of the book, The World’s Healthiest Foods)
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“I found Your Bones by Lara Pizzorno to be highly readable, provocative and often persuasive. Do, please, read this book. It is full of startling insights into the nature of age-related bone loss.”
Peter D’Adamo, ND, MIFHI
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“Everything you need to know for healthy bones in one book. Packed with facts, this book is as easy to read as the tips and insights to bone-building living are easy to implement. Informative and inspiring.”
Lani Lopez, BHSc, Adv Dip Nat
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About the Authors
Lara Pizzorno
Lara Pizzorno, MA, LMT, is the managing editor for Longevity Medicine Review and senior medical editor for SaluGenecists, Inc. She is co-author of Natural Medicine Instructions for Patients, co-author of The Encyclopedia of Healing Foods, and editor of The World’s Healthiest Foods: Essential Guide for the Healthiest Way of Eating.
Jonathan V. Wright
Jonathan V. Wright, MD, is the founder and medical director of Tahoma Clinic in Renton, Washington. With degrees from Harvard and the University of Michigan, Dr. Wright has been at the forefront of natural biomedical research and treatment since 1973 and has written many best-selling books including Your Stomach, also published by Praktikos Books.
Interviews & Podcasts
Listen to interviews with author Laura Pizzorno
Podcast interview with Lara Pizzorno, MDiv, author, Your Bones, about bone health - November 4, 2013
A podcast interview with Lara Pizzorno, MDiv, author, Your Bones is available in the Podcast Section of Hispanic Marketing & Public Relations, HispanicMPR.com. During the podcast, she discusses her book and bone health with Elena del Valle, host of the HispanicMPR.com podcast.
The Natural Nurse – Interview with Host Ellen Kamhi
Host Ellen Kamhi PhD RN, www.naturalnurse.com, interviews Lara Pizzorno, MA, LMT. Lara is the managing editor for Longevity Medicine Review and senior medical editor for SaluGenecists, Inc. She is co-author of Natural Medicine Instructions for Patients, co-author of The Encyclopedia of Healing Foods, and editor of The World’s Healthiest Foods: Essential Guide for the Healthiest Way of Eating. In addition to reviewing the latest in longevity research for clinicians, Lara summarizes health and nutrition research for the Textbook of Natural Medicine e-dition, The World’s Healthiest Foods, and Dr. Pizzorno’s blog as WebMD’s Integrative Medicine & Wellness Expert. On today’s show, Lara discusses how you can prevent osteoporosis and support Bone Health for life!