In a word: yes. The dangers of calcium supplements are, indeed, real. Two related questions are, 1) “What are the dangers?;” and, 2) “How can you prevent them?” The good news is that you can still get the benefits of calcium against osteoporosis without the unwanted side effects of supplements. Here is what you should know. [Read more…]
When Modern Medicine Fails
The biggest killers in modern times are not heart disease or any kind of cancer. It is death by medicine – aka, iatrogenic disease. Here is just a little about what you should know and watch out for. [Read more…]
Pointers On Bone Health – What To Do, What Not To Do
Having good bone health is simpler than you might think. Osteoporosis, osteopenia, and osteoarthritis are not normal. You do not have to resign yourself to them as if they are inevitable. Here are some pointers on how to build healthy bones and even reverse any degeneration that might have already got started. [Read more…]
New Theory on Joint Health and What to Do About It
Newly emerging research on joint health points to a new cause for why joints degenerate: impaired blood flow. Yes, joints have their own vascular tissue. When this tissue gets blocked with tiny clots or fat droplets, pockets of bone die off and stop replenishing cartilage and joint fluids. In the extreme, a joint with too much dead tissue will lose enough cartilage that the only option is an artificial joint replacement. This dire situation can be prevented by keeping the bone’s vascular tissue healthy and full-flowing. [Read more…]