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Top 3 Calcium-Rich Foods Based on Nutrient Density for Natural Osteoporosis Treatment

Nov 13, 2012 · UHN Staff · Bones & Joints

Natural osteoporosis treatment involves much more than calcium, but this mineral is still extremely important and can’t be forgotten. But with so many people avoiding dairy because of its documented health challenges, finding non-dairy calcium rich foods alternatives can be difficult. Understanding which foods are calcium-rich based on nutrient density, … Read More

Strontium Offers Natural Osteoporosis Treatment Breakthrough

Oct 12, 2012 · Kathleen Jade, ND · Bones & Joints

Most people think of strontium as a radioactive, toxic metal associated with nuclear fallout. It’s too bad they don’t also know about stable strontium, considering the important recent breakthroughs on strontium for natural osteoporosis treatment. While synthetic, radioactive, toxic isotopes of strontium do exist, stable (nonradioactive) strontium, element number 38 … Read More

Stomach Problems Linked with Osteoporosis Symptoms

Aug 27, 2012 · UHN Staff · Bones & Joints

Do you often experience upset stomach, indigestion, cramping or constipation? Do you frequently take heartburn medications? Have you recently been prescribed antibiotics? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, then you might be at increased risk for bone disease. The truth is that stomach health is directly linked … Read More

The Top 10 Foods for Bone Health (Part 2)

Aug 7, 2012 · UHN Staff · Bones & Joints

Your bones depend on a combination of vital nutrients for good health. These include an adequate supply of bone-building minerals including magnesium, calcium, iron, zinc, boron, copper, phosphorus and manganese. In addition, your body needs vitamins such as vitamin D, folate, vitamin B6, vitamin K and vitamin C, which help … Read More

Preventing Osteoporosis: Guidelines for the Sunshine Vitamin

May 9, 2012 · UHN Staff · Bones & Joints

Osteoporosis is a major public health threat for 44 million Americans, 68% of whom are women. In fact, in the U.S. today, 10 million individuals already have osteoporosis and 34 million more have low bone mass, placing them at increased risk for this disease.[1] Here Comes the Sun! Of all … Read More

Could Your Vitamin D Be Harming You?

Mar 15, 2012 · UHN Staff · Bones & Joints

Vitamin D is an important nutrient that is often prescribed to treat osteoporosis symptoms. Consuming vitamin D has a plethora of health benefits and can even help prevent cancer, heart disease, diabetes, and rheumatoid arthritis.[1] But, it is not so widely known that there are actually two major forms of … Read More

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