NHP Osteoporosis - Treat & Prevent

The Osteoporosis is a worldwide epidemic. You might not even know you've got it until you fracture a bone. But it doesn't need to happen to you - osteoporosis is treatable and preventable and this book will show you how.

Table of Content:

• Introduction 9
• Chapter 1 - What is osteoporosis? 14
• Chapter 2 - Risk factors 20
• Chapter 3 - Testing for osteoporosis 30
• Chapter 4 - Drug treatments 38
• Chapter 5 - The nutritional approach to healthy bones 55
• Chapter 6 - It's not only about calcium 91
• Chapter 7 - Take steps for stronger bones 114
• Chapter 8 - Is osteoporosis in you genes? 123
• Chapter 9 - The plan of action for osteoporosis 139
• Chapter 10 - Men and osteoporosis 147
• Chapter 11 - Eating for stronger bones 151
• Appendix 1 - Glossary 179
• Appendix 2 - Useful addresses 182
• Appendix 3 - Clinic information 183
• Appendix 4 - MOT health screen (Menopause and Osteoporosis Test)184
• Appendix 5 - Genetic testing 186
• References 187
• Index 204
• Acknowledgements 209