Use the links below to browse our complete library of articles on bone health.

Information for women on building better bone health, by Dr. Susan Brown, PhD. This article provides essential information on bone health in women, including news about osteoporosis you may find surprising, with links to other articles in this section.

Rethinking the nature of osteoporosis and osteopenia, by Dr. Susan Brown, PhD. Dr. Brown shows how you improve bone health naturally — so that you can ignore what you’ve been told about osteoporosis and fractures being inevitable as you get older.

Exercise and bone health - use them or lose them, by Dr. Susan Brown, PhD. Women with osteoporosis and osteopenia are often told that exercise is a good way to improve their bone health, but where do you start? Dr. Susan Brown, PhD, explains what kinds of exercise are helpful and safe for women at risk for bone fractures.

A natural approach to bone health, by Dr. Susan Brown, PhD. Women to Women explains how low bone density occurs in the body and how it can be halted and even reversed with a natural approach.

6 signs and symptoms of bone health, by Dr. Susan Brown, PhD. Without a DEXA scan, you can’t know whether you are losing bone — can you? Bone health expert Dr. Susan E. Brown, PhD, talks about six visible symptoms that may be early signs that you’re losing bone — and how to take action!

Breaking the silence - tips for talking to your doctor about bone health, by Dixie Mills, MD, FACS & Dr. Susan E. Brown, PhD. Many women are hesitant to discuss bone loss with their doctors simply because they fear having to start taking bone drugs. Women to Women offers advice on how to approach the subject of osteopenia and osteoporosis treatment with your doctor.

Bone loss in the menopause transition, by Dr. Susan Brown, PhD. Women in perimenopause and menopause are particularly vulnerable to bone loss. Women to Women explains the connection between the menopause transition and bone health.

Acid-alkaline balance — your key to healthy bones, by Dr. Susan Brown, PhD. When poor diet, stress, and lack of exercise increase the body’s overall acidity, your bones come to the rescue by buffering the acids in your bloodstream. Learn how improving your acid-alkaline balance can strengthen and restore your bone health.

Bone health risk factors, by Dr. Susan Brown, PhD. To fend off osteoporosis, it’s critically important to understand your individual level of risk, which starts with knowing how to identify and address the factors and secondary causes that influence your bone health.

Building bones improves your heart, muscles, and blood pressure for better health, by Dr. Susan Brown, PhD. You may not realize it, but bones do more than just hold you up — they’re essential for overall health. Here are five ways that your bones contribute to total-body health.

Those scary statistics — banishing fear of fracture with a dose of common sense, by Dr. Susan Brown, PhD. Women are needlessly frightened by the commonly cited statistics on bone loss in women. Dr. Susan Brown, PhD, gives a clearer picture of what women’s risk of osteoporosis really is after menopause.

Learn how to speed the bone fracture healing time - simply and naturally, by Dr. Susan Brown, PhD. Women dread fractures because they fear the time it takes to heal. But did you know you can help your bone heal faster? Bone health expert Dr. Susan E. Brown, PhD, tells you how.

The calcium myth, by Dr. Susan Brown, PhD. Contrary to popular belief, calcium is not the only nutrient essential for maintaining bone health, and dairy foods are not necessarily the best dietary source of calcium for your bones. While calcium is certainly a major component of bone, there are numerous other diet and lifestyle factors that determine how well the body absorbs and uses calcium. Women to Women dispels the myths surrounding calcium and bone health.

20 key nutrients for bone health , by Dr. Susan Brown, PhD. For many years, calcium was viewed as the all-important nutrient for bone health. Every day we are learning more about the many other minerals, vitamins, and macronutrients that are crucial for healthy bones. Join us as we pick our top 20 bone-building nutrients, touch on how they work in the body, and review how much you really need to keep your bones strong across a lifetime.

Vitamin K - a healthy little secret that's good from heart to bone, by Dr. Susan Brown, PhD. A vitamin you’ve never heard of, vitamin K, is a key nutrient for healthy bones and a healthy heart. Dr. Susan E. Brown, PhD, certified nutritionist and bone health expert, explains why vitamin K is important for women’s health.

Making lifestyle changes for bone health — your way, by Dr. Susan Brown, PhD. Learn how stepwise changes can add up over time for your bones: whether you choose an incremental approach or you’re ready for major lifestyle changes, every day presents an opportunity to consciously choose better bone health.

Prevent bone fractures by preventing falls, by Dr. Susan Brown, PhD. Where the risk of bone fracture is concerned, having weak bones is only part of the picture. Women to Women talks about how you can prevent fractures by lowering your risk of falling.

Help prevent weak bones — what to avoid, by Dr. Susan Brown, PhD. It’s important to provide your body with the vitamins and minerals necessary for strong bones, but it’s also important to pay attention to the factors that weaken bones. Here’s a quick guide.

Bone mineral density testing and bone scan results, by Marcelle Pick, OB/GYN NP. Testing for osteoporosis and osteopenia is not foolproof. Here’s what you should know about bone mineral density testing, its uses and its limitations.

Do you really need a drug for your bones?, by Dr. Susan Brown, PhD. Osteoporosis expert Susan Brown, PhD discusses what bisphosphonate drugs mean for women’s health, and suggests a natural approach to improve your bone health without drugs.

Top 10 myths about osteoporosis, by Dr. Susan Brown, PhD. Popular wisdom about osteoporosis contains many myths and misunderstandings. This Women to Women article sets the record straight about bone health.

Bone density, osteoporosis and the risk of bone fracture, by Marcelle Pick, OB/GYN NP. Most women become increasingly concerned about bone fractures as they age — particularly hip fractures. Here’s a realistic perspective on the alarming statistics and the real risk of bone fractures.

The nature of healthy bone, by Dr. Susan Brown, PhD. Osteoporosis expert Dr. Susan E. Brown, PhD, explains how healthy bone cells build and recycle bone tissue, and how the body’s own healing processes can be used to build bone.

Inflammation and your bones, by Marcelle Pick, OB/GYN NP. Inflammation can have a profound effect on bone health. Women to women offers information about inflammation and bones, with suggestions for reducing inflammation.

The Better Bones philosophy, by Dr. Susan Brown, PhD. Osteoporosis expert Dr. Susan E. Brown, PhD, describes how working with the body’s natural intelligence and reducing burdens on the bones can improve bone health no matter what your age.

Bone health at any age, by Dr. Susan Brown, PhD. Understanding how your bones change over time provides an important key to maintaining bone health as we grow older. Women to Women guides you through the dynamics of bone growth and metabolism from gestation to old age, offering commonsense advice on how to meet its changing needs to keep bone turnover strong and healthy.

 

Last Date Modified: 05/10/2011