Risk factors — inflammation
Chronic inflammation harms your bones
Many of the patients we see at our healthcare clinic suffer unknowingly from chronic
inflammation. Inflammation accelerates bone breakdown by triggering activity in
the cells that demineralize bone, called osteoclasts.
We’re not talking here about acute inflammation, which is the response to an injury
or infection and is a lifesaving process. Although acute inflammation also triggers
bone breakdown, the benefits of the simultaneous immune response outweigh any short-term
effects on your bones.
The problem arises when low-grade inflammation lingers in the absence of an injury
or infection. When this occurs, the immune system is on constant alert and your
osteoclasts remain overstimulated, breaking down bone at a faster rate than new
bone is built.
If you suffer from joint pain, allergies, acne, psoriasis, eczema, asthma or digestive
problems, there’s a good chance that chronic inflammation is affecting you.
Getting your inflammation under control will help restore balance to your bone metabolism,
and reduce your risk of weak bones.
Fortunately, there’s a lot you can do to heal chronic inflammation. We recommend:
- An annual detoxification diet to help clear your body of toxins that trigger the
inflammatory response
- Regular exercise
- Avoiding processed foods, sugar, refined carbohydrates, and any food to which you
have a sensitivity
- Supplement with essential fatty acids — specifically omega-3’s. Omega-3’s
are natural anti-inflammatories, which is why we include them in our Personal Program.
Reducing inflammation has widespread benefits for your body, and is especially important
if you’re interested in healing your bones and preventing fracture. We’ve
had great success helping women get their inflammation under control and heal its
systemic effects.
Our Personal Program for Better Bones is a great place to start
The Personal Program for Better Bones promotes natural bone strength and regeneration
with nutritional supplements, our exclusive bone builder formula, dietary and lifestyle
guidance, and optional phone consultations with our Nurse-Educators. It is based
on over 25 years of research and experience and has helped thousands of women reclaim
their bone health.
- To learn more about the Personal Program for Better Bones, go to
How it works.
- To choose the version of the Program that’s right for you, go to
Compare plans.
- To assess your bone health and fracture risk, take our free
Bone Health Profile.
- To start taking control of your bone health today, sign-up for a
risk-free trial.
If you have questions, don’t hesitate to call us toll-free at 1-800-685-3275.
We’re here to listen and to help.
Original Publication Date: 05/11/2009
Last Modified:
02/16/2010