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Bone health profile

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Women have been led to believe that osteoporosis and bone fractures are caused by risk factors beyond their control, like menopause, aging or family history. But happily, only about 20% of your bone health is determined by fixed factors. The rest is well within your control.

This is great news, because it means that all women can improve their bone health without drugs. You do this by changing the things you can change, which will dial down your risk.

The following assessment will help you identify the factors impacting your bone health and risk of fracture – especially the factors you can change. After you submit your answers you’ll have instant access to your bone health profile, plus recommendations for improving your bone health.

Answer ‘yes’ or ‘no’ to the questions below:

1 Do you weigh less than 120 pounds?   Yes No
2 Do you have weak muscles?   Yes No
3 Do you worry or feel anxious a lot?   Yes No
4 In the past year, have you been unhappy more often than happy?   Yes No
5 Do you use antidepressants?   Yes No
6 Do you often use acid-blocking medications called proton pump inhibitors like Prilosec™ or Prevacid™?   Yes No
7 Do you regularly use, or have you used over long periods of time, products containing steroids like Prednisone or steroidal inhalers?   Yes No
8 Do you spend an average of 15 minutes per day outside in the sunlight with your arms exposed and without wearing sunscreen?   Yes No
9 Do you consume at least five half-cup servings of fruits and vegetables each day?   Yes No
10 Do you drink more than two servings of alcohol each day?   Yes No
11 Do you drink more than one serving of soda each day?   Yes No
12 Do you drink more than two servings of coffee or other caffeinated beverages each day?   Yes No
13 Are you perimenopausal or menopausal?   Yes No
14 If you answered Yes to question 13, how would you rate your menopause symptoms (e.g., hot flashes, night sweats, vaginal dryness, weight gain, insomnia, etc)? Mild Moderate Severe
15 Are you a current smoker?   Yes No
16 Have you experienced a bone fracture as an adult?   Yes No
17 Has either of your parents fractured a hip?   Yes No
18 Have you been told you have "osteopenia" or "osteoporosis" as the result of a bone density test?   Yes No
19 Do you have ongoing bone loss as documented by two or more consecutive bone density tests?   Yes No
20 Have you lost and regained more than 15 pounds at least three times in your life?   Yes No
21 Do you exercise at least 30 minutes per day, three days per week?   Yes No
22 Have you lost half or more of your natural teeth?   Yes No
23 Have you had three or more major surgeries in your life?   Yes No
24 Do you have difficulty healing from injuries?   Yes No
25 Do you suffer from joint pain and swelling?   Yes No
26 Do you have difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep?   Yes No
27 Do you take a high-quality, pharmaceutical grade nutritional supplement containing among other things calcium, magnesium, manganese, vitamin D, and vitamin K every day?   Yes No
28 Do you eat a moderate amount of protein at every meal?   Yes No
29 Do you eat a variety of fruits and vegetables at two meals each day?   Yes No
30 Do you include apples, bananas, lemons, limes, or berries in your diet?   Yes No
31 Do you include asparagus, kale, broccoli, cabbage, yams, or sweet potatoes in your diet?   Yes No
32 Do you include almonds, pumpkin seeds, or cashews in your diet?   Yes No
33 Do you drink 8-10 glasses of spring or filtered water per day?   Yes No
34 Have you completed a detoxification diet in the past 12 months?   Yes No
35 Do you experience gas, bloating, constipation, diarrhea, or other digestive ailments?   Yes No
36 Do you engage in weight bearing or strength training exercises at least two times per week?   Yes No
37 Do you maximize daily exercise by taking short walks, taking the stairs instead of the elevator, etc.?   Yes No
38 Do you experience "dips" in your energy level during the day?   Yes No
39 Do you try to minimize stress in your daily life?   Yes No
40 Do you try to minimize the impact of the things that make you unhappy in life?   Yes No

You're nearly done:

1 What year were you born?    
2 Are you recovering from a recent fracture?   Yes No
3 Are you taking any form of estrogen supplementation?   Yes No
4 Do you have difficulty digesting soy, broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower or beans?   Yes No
         
       



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This Bone Health Profile was designed by Dr. Susan E. Brown, PhD, the world's leading authority on the natural approach to bone health. A renowned research and clinical expert for over 25 years, Dr. Brown has now partnered with Women to Women to bring her innovative approach to women across the county.