Osteoporosis
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‘A Perfect Storm for Broken Bones’ or a perfect marketing pitch for osteoporosis drugs?
By Dr. Ronald Hoffman
In a recent article, entitled “A Perfect Storm for Broken Bones”, New York Times health writer Jane Brody decries “a crisis in the treatment of osteoporosis”. Not enough women are being screened, and too few are taking bone-preserving drugs, she alleges: “A ‘perfect…read more
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Ask Leyla: What is more important for weight loss–calories in versus calories out or what type of calories I consume?
By Leyla Muedin MS, RD, CDN
Q: I’m trying to lose weight, and have heard a lot about both low-fat and low-carb diets, but aren’t calories most important? What difference does it make if I’m on a low fat or low carb diet for weight loss? Isn’t…read more
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Beware: These meds might make you feel worse!
By Dr. Jacob Teitelbaum
This article originally appeared on Dr. Teitelbaum’s website, Vitality101. In recent installments of my “Ten-Point Tune-Up” series, I discussed the importance of eliminating unnecessary medications, and why that’s usually a must for increasing energy, health — and longevity (side effects…read more
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Vitamin D deficiency, the ignored epidemic of the developed world
By Dr. Jeffrey Dach
This article originally appeared on Dr. Dach’s website. What if I told you I discovered a Bio-Tech company with a new drug that could reduce the number of cancer deaths in the US by 43,000 annually, reduce colon cancer by…read more
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Are vegetarians healthier than meat-eaters? So NOT, according to shocking new studies
By Dr. Ronald Hoffman
The popular view these days is that vegetarians live longer and are healthier than their meat-eating counterparts. Sometimes, when taking a dietary history with a new patient, they will say apologetically “I’m trying to cut down on my red meat,”…read more
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Are your bones at the breaking point?
By Dr. Jacob Teitelbaum
52 million Americans have low bone mass (twice as many women as men, and most of them over 50) leaving them with thin, weak bones that are much easier to break than they should be. And its a problem commonly…read more
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Strontium for bone health
By Dr. Ronald Hoffman
Aside from when I was studying the periodic table of elements, my knowledge of strontium occurred while reading Dr. Wright’s Guide to Healing With Nutrition, a wonderful book written in 1971 as a treatise for medical students that ended up being…read more
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Ostera, A Novel Approach to Osteoporosis
By Dr. Ronald Hoffman
Sunday, March 22 As you might imagine, I’m constantly on the lookout for new ways to prevent and treat osteoporosis. Frequently on “Health Talk” and in this blog (Serious Concerns Over Osteoporosis Drugs, Jan. 9, 2009), I’ve aired my reservations…read more
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How does Dr. Hoffman treat osteoporosis?
By Dr. Ronald Hoffman
Osteoporosis, one of the most common conditions associated with aging, is characterized by excessive loss of bone density. Holes or pores are formed as bone tissue is lost, increasing the risk of fracture and considerable pain and debilitation. Without healthy…read more
Categories: Osteoporosis
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