April 15, 2019
Update: 2019’s Dirty Dozen And Clean Fifteen Produce List
The Environmental Working Group (EWG) has just released its yearly list of the “dirtiest” and “cleanest” produce on the grocery shelves. Each year, the organization collects samples of conventionally grown … Continue Reading →
April 10, 2019
Top 10 Nutrients You Need To Sleep Restfully (And To Build Strong Bones)
According to the American Sleep Association, nearly 70 million adults in the United States suffer from a sleep disorder, the most common of which is insomnia. The older we get, … Continue Reading →
April 8, 2019
Are Kidney Beans Bone-Healthy?
Kidney beans are one of the most widely consumed beans in the world. From red beans and rice typical of New Orleans to rajma from Northern India, to Brenebon soup … Continue Reading →
April 1, 2019
2 Alkalizing Bone-Healthy Recipes That Provide Complete Protein And Omega-3 In Treats You’d Never Expect To Be So Healthy
Snack-time can be a real test of your commitment to your bone health goals. Will you munch on something unhealthy and acidifying, or will you select an alkalizing treat that … Continue Reading →
March 27, 2019
Save Our Bones Bulletin: Average American On The Verge Of Obesity, Most Americans Sit Too Much, Study Confirms Cognitive Benefits Of Walking
Our March bulletin covers three new studies, conducted separately, but which collectively speak to troubling trends in wellness while pointing toward potential solutions. First, we’ll learn about a new report … Continue Reading →
March 25, 2019
10 Evidence-Backed Reasons Why Spending Time Outdoors Improves Bone Health And Overall Health
Spring is finally here in the Northern Hemisphere, and after fierce winter storms and cold, dark days, most people are looking forward to warmer weather -- and itching to spend … Continue Reading →
March 18, 2019
Sinapic Acid: Why Your Bones Need It And How To Get It
Sinapic acid is a polyphenol found in a wide range of plant foods. It’s one of the four most common hydroxycinnamic acids, occurring widely in the plant kingdom, including in … Continue Reading →
March 14, 2019
The Astonishing Link Between Osteoporosis And Periodontal Disease
Periodontal disease, also known as gum disease, is an inflammatory process that results in the loss of gum tissue and the alveolar bone that contains the tooth sockets. Without proper … Continue Reading →
March 12, 2019
Poor Posture Affects Your Bones — And Your Mood. Here’s An Effective Exercise To Remedy Both
As we age, weak muscles and years of poor postural habits can lead to an exaggerated forward curvature of the spine, causing a neck hump or kyphosis. While structural kyphosis … Continue Reading →
March 7, 2019
Lysine: The Essential Amino Acid That Builds Collagen And So Much More
Lysine is an essential amino acid, necessary for many functions in the body. The word essential indicates that it is one of the nine amino acids that we need, but … Continue Reading →
