All You Need to Know About Osteoporosis: Menopause
The menopause is a time of significant change for women, usually occurring between the ages of 45-55 years. Menopausal symptoms are primarily due to falling oestrogen levels, and may last from a few months to several years in some women.
A slow but gradual loss of bone occurs in both men and women after the age of 35 years. However, [...]
All You Need to Know About Osteoporosis: Exercise
If you’re trying to maintain healthy bones for later life, regular exercise plays a very important role by helping build strong bones, increase muscle strength, and improve coordination and balance.
As we’ve already discussed, bone loss occurs as we get older, however it is possible to increase your bone density during middle adulthood.
What are the benefits of exercise [...]
All You Need to Know About Osteoporosis: Supplements
Generally speaking, those who consistently eat a varied diet should be able to get all the vitamins and minerals they require. However, for some groups in the population supplements may prove very beneficial.
As we’ve discussed, an ideal calcium intake for adults is between 700mg-1000mg per day. However, if you find this difficult to achieve, you [...]
All You Need to Know About Osteoporosis: Calcium
Many factors can increase your risk of poor bone health, but what you’re eating today can play a major role in keeping your skeleton strong for the future.
Why is calcium so important?
Calcium is essential for building and maintaining our bones. 99% of the body’s calcium can be found in the bones, and it is also [...]
Vitamin B12 Deficiency - A Silently Dangerous Epidemic?
“It Could Be B12? An Epidemic of Misdiagnoses” is an interesting and insightful book, written by Sally Pacholok, R.N. and Jeffrey Stuart, D.O.
The book presents the detrimental effects of B12 deficiency, how the medical profession are failing to recognise and diagnose it, and what we can do about this silent, and dangerous problem.
According to Pacholok [...]




