June 12th in Osteoporosis Lifestyle by Vivian Goldschmidt, MA .
As the weather turns warmer in the Northern Hemisphere, it’s a great time to go outside and do some weight-bearing activities.
One of the simplest, most effective, and enjoyable bone-building exercises this time of year is walking. A brisk walk not only gets your circulation going and your lungs full of fresh air, it also exposes your skin to bone-healthy sunlight. And of course, walking helps build …
June 2nd in Osteoporosis Lifestyle by Vivian Goldschmidt, MA .
When you’re diagnosed with osteoporosis or osteopenia, all kinds of questions and concerns go through your mind. You might be afraid of fractures, of developing a “hunchback”, or you might dread the possibility of “shrinking”.
Thankfully, while the fear is very real, these are not inevitable consequences of osteoporosis.
Today we’ll look at three ways you can apply this approach to prevent an issue that is of …
May 29th in Osteoporosis Lifestyle by Vivian Goldschmidt, MA .
For those in the Northern Hemisphere, spring is moving into summer. The warm weather and long daylight hours inspire us to get more active and enjoy the outdoors. Also, garden produce is at its peak, providing flavorful, bone-healthy nutrients in a beautiful array of colors. With all these seasonal changes, it’s the perfect time to make some bone-healthy changes of your own.
Today I’m going to show you …
May 27th in Osteoporosis Lifestyle by Vivian Goldschmidt, MA .
Albert Szent-Gyorgyi, the Nobel Prize-winning scientist who discovered Vitamin C, once said that “research is to see what everybody else has seen, and to think what nobody else has thought.”
I agree with Szent-Gyorgyi. On a fundamental level, the purpose of research is to view data in a new light. The process is progressive, as study builds upon study and “what everybody else has seen” becomes …
May 20th in Osteoporosis Lifestyle by Vivian Goldschmidt, MA .
You’re conscientious about keeping your kitchen clean. You wipe down countertops, clean crumbs off the table, and don’t let the dirty dishes pile up. It’s not just for looks – you also want to avoid harmful bacteria coming in contact with your food.
But while you’re busy keeping your kitchen free of germs, you may not be thinking about bone-damaging toxins that can get into your food no …
May 12th in Osteoporosis Lifestyle by Vivian Goldschmidt, MA .
Sometimes, the simple things in life are the most effective. That’s why I always try to find new ways to apply this principle to bone health. And guess what: you really don’t need a lot of special supplies or equipment to boost your health and build your bones. In fact, the bone-building exercise I’m going to show you today just requires two cans of food! …
May 5th in Osteoporosis Lifestyle by Vivian Goldschmidt, MA .
Today you’ll read about an outrageous jury verdict in favor of Merck and sneaky tactics that Big Pharma is using to sound “supportive” of the osteoporosis community.
But it’s not all bad. There’s also some encouraging news showing that a growing number of osteoporosis “patients” are making independent decisions about their bone health.
So let’s get started with the bad, the sneaky, and the good.
Merck Wins Again …
May 2nd in Osteoporosis Lifestyle by Vivian Goldschmidt, MA .
If you braved a long and cold winter this past year, I’m sure you’re looking forward to the warm sun-filled days of summer. Chances are that as you put away your winter clothes and get your bathing suits out, you’ll notice that it’s a good time to get in shape for the coming season.
So today I am going to share with you three easy things you can …
April 11th in Osteoporosis Lifestyle by Vivian Goldschmidt, MA .
A few days ago, I stumbled upon a recipe that really caught my attention. Not only because it’s super-easy to make and can be used in a myriad of ways, but also because it “converts” an acidifying food into an alkalizing food. I’ll explain.
As you know by now, cream cheese (and all cheeses) are acidifying foods. If you’re following the Save Our Bones Program, you know that …
April 8th in Osteoporosis Lifestyle by Vivian Goldschmidt, MA .
It’s about time that a major news network begins to openly write about this dangerous bone-damaging chemical. For savvy Save Our Bones readers, the news is not that it’s best to avoid it, but that this information is finally going mainstream.
According to a recent Fox News article, fluoride in tap water may not be a good idea after all.
Water Fluoridation is not the Answer to Fighting Tooth …