Real stories from real women about bone health

My bone mass was decreasing...

Annie, age 48, was taking the Personal Program’s Essential Nutrients and Herbal Equilibrium for a little over two years when she went to her doctor and was told her bone mass was decreasing. Her doctor recommended she start taking Vitamin D. Annie knew she liked the Personal Program and decided to switch to the Personal Program for Better Bones, which had Vitamin D included. Within 6 months, Annie was able to turn things around and get her bone density back into the normal range! Here’s her story.

Annie began the Personal Program for Hormonal Balance in 2006 because she wanted a better multivitamin, and she needed help alleviating her hot flashes. She continued with the Personal Program for a little over two years until a visit to her doctor. After her physical, the doctor told her she was losing bone mass and she should start taking Vitamin D. Not wanting to give up her Personal Program with Women to Women, she looked at the website to see if there was anything to help her bones. What she found was our Better Bones Program, which includes Vitamin D and offers nutritional support to meet bone health needs. She immediately switched over to this program.

Annie already had a good diet with a healthy balance of protein, fat, carbohydrates, fruits, and vegetables. She had been able to incorporate a regular exercise program with Pilates and prided herself on having a low stress lifestyle. With the Personal Program for Hormonal Balance, Annie had alleviated her symptoms and felt great all around. So, she wasn’t surprised when the Better Bones program kept her feeling great with the extra vitamins and minerals she needed to boost her bone health.

One of the continued benefits that Annie enjoys is the automatic re-supply option. She likes this because she doesn’t have to think about it; she just knows her supplements will come in the mail each month. Also, she doesn’t have to worry about how much calcium, magnesium, or Vitamin D she needs because it is already figured out for her.

One of Annie’s main concerns is artificial colors. She is sensitive to artificial colors and explained that it very difficult to find anything without artificial colors in it. She is very appreciative that the Better Bones Products do not use artificial colors.

After 6 months of taking the Better Bones products, Annie went in for a follow-up DEXA scan with her doctor. After the DEXA, her and her doctor discussed the results. He was able to compare the numbers to a DEXA she had 6 months prior. She and her doctor were happy to find that the number had increased a bit and put her bone density into normal range!

Annie has continued with the Better Bones Program and has recommended it to all her friends. She told us that in terms of health benefits, the Better Bones Program is a formula for “easy success.” She believes this program is, “researched and tailored for women.”

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Last Modified Date: 05/26/2011