Beautiful Bones Without Hormones: The All-New Natural Diet and Exercise Program to Reduce the Risk of Osteoporosis and Keep Your Bones Healthy and Str

by Betty Kelly Sargent and Leon Root

Book Overview

Dr. Leon Root, world-renowned orthopedic surgeon and author of the bestseller Oh, My Aching Back, presents a 100% natural, HRT-free diet and exercise program for increasing bone density and reducing... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1592400620
• ISBN13: 9781592400621
• Release Date: April 2004
• Publisher: Gotham Books
• Length: 351 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 6.3" x 9.1"

Customer Reviews

/The Best Osteoporosis Book, but...

Very well written description of osteoporosis, the dangers, and what to do to improve your bones. A good read, motivating and helpful. I've read a dozen books on the subject. This is the one I sent to my sister and I'm buying one for myself for ongoing reference. Charts showing calcium content of just about every food are indispensable. However, most of the recipes contain too many calories and daily meal plans would be too much food for most average sized women. You'll end up inventing less fattening versions. Not a huge problem. Nonfat yogurt and part-skim ricotta are calcium powerhouses you can slip into many of your favorite foods. Exercise is necessary for bone health and the book has an entire section with clear instructions and photos. A cautionary note: If your wrists are painful, you won't want to do the exercises that require putting a lot of pressure and weight on them. I do have a problem with taking Actonel, one of the three bone hardening prescription meds Dr. Root advises. I'm going to ask my doctor to put me back on low-dose estrogen as the option with fewest side effects for me.

Beautiful Bones by Leon Root

The work discusses a variety of topics aimed at strengthening the musculo-skeletal system. Classic cholesterol-reducing treatments are statin, fluoride, estren and natural estrogens. Calcium in the elemental form is utilized to regulate heart beat, blood clotting, muscles/nerves, intestinal absorption and nutrition. Helpful vitamins are Vitamin A, D, E, B1-9, B12 and C at 1500 mg./day. Helpful mineral compounds are Ca.,Phos., Mg, K (potassium) or POM juice, Boron, Cu. and Zn. Cruciferous veggies help in calcium supplementation and cancer fighting. A good calcium test involves placing the capsule in white vinegar for 1/2 hour. If it doesn't melt/dissolve , the vitamin will be poorly absorbed when the calcium pill is swallowed. This book has many helpful hints on maintenance of the bone structure. It would be a solid investment for anyone seeking to develop/ maximize the existing bone structure far into the foreseeable future. The work is vital for men/women who are prone to osteoporosis in their later years. Proper supplements and exercise will help strengthen the bone structure for the long term. The acquisition will help you in formulating a rational plan to handle musculoskeletal issues in your middle age and beyond. The book is worth the price charged. It belongs in every personal medical library.

Everyone needs healthy bones

This is a geat book, well written, and easy to understand. While osteoporosis may not be on everyone's mind just yet, it is an issue that deserves attention. The familiar and clear writing style of "Beautiful Bones without Hormones", takes the work out of researching this topic. This book takes the labor out of learning, and every reader will benefit from this effort.

This is a life saver

What the authors have done in Beautful Bones Without Hormones is to give us, very simply, the reasons why we should fear osteoporosis, the steps we can take to avoid it or reverse it and the routines that we need to adopt to protect ourselves. It's very user-friendly, good science boiled down to a clear and manageable list of to-do's. Either you or someone you love can save themselves a lot of agony by reading and using this book.