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Demonstrates how to safely and easily use resistance bands when you're over 50 using standing and sitting exercises (no floor exercises). Muscles and bones respond well to the variation and force of resistance bands to quickly build strong muscles to help slow down bone loss and prevent falls.
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Healthy body healthy mind volume episode 312
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Osteoporosis is a result of a slow, degenerative process where our bones become thin, brittle and prone to fracture. It's called the silent disease because it takes place slowly over the years, and no physical symptoms are felt until a fracture has actually occurred. (from http://www.healthybodyhealthymind.com)
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Your Bones contains everything you need to know for healthy bones in one book, providing scientifically based advice which highlights natural prevention and treatment strategies. This UPDATED AND EXPANDED edition includes many new studies on the dangers of the bisphosphonate drugs and an in-depth discussion of two new drugs with potential adverse effects. Also new: more information on bone-busting patent medicines, calcium supplementation options,...
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"A guide to understanding and reversing osteoporosis with a 12-week plan featuring diet, lifestyle, and supplement adjustments to achieve micronutrient sufficiency and rebuild stronger bones Mira and Jayson Calton know all about building strong bones; Mira developed advanced osteoporosis at the age of 30 and, with Jayson's help, reversed her disease through micronutrient therapy. Readers will be shocked to learn that their so-called "healthy" diets...
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"Boost bone health and reduce falls and fractures with safe, effective, osteoporosis-friendly exercises for seniors! Is old age starting to make you feel achy and weak? Has decreased mobility affected your confidence in doing daily tasks? Are you constantly worried that one fall might put you in a wheelchair for the rest of your life? If you said YES to any of these questions, then it's time you get your hands on EXERCISE FOR BETTER BONES."--
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It's essential to maintain strong bones to keep an active lifestyle, but aside from taking a daily calcium supplement, is there really anything you can do to improve your bone health? With this complete program for stronger bones created by health educator Annemarie Colbin, you'll learn the best foods to eat to build bone mass and find out which foods actually weaken bones. In The Whole-Food Guide to Strong Bones, you'll also discover how exercise...
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When Lara Pizzorno was diagnosed with osteopenia in her early 40s, she knew this was life or death as countless women in her family tree had their lives cut short by fractures related to weak bones. This book offers recommendations to improve your bone density based on the author's 30 years of bone research. She identifies genetic variations and chronic diseases that could slow progress. Additionally, the co-author, Joe Pizzorno, identifies chemicals,...
18) The whole-body approach to osteoporosis: how to improve bone strength and reduce your fracture risk
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"No pill will cure you of osteoporosis. While medication can sometimes help, it won't fully address the underlying causes of your osteoporosis or osteopenia. To restore bone health, you'll need a targeted program combining the best bone-building strategies from traditional and holistic medicine. The Whole-Body Approach to Osteoporosis distills these complex strategies into a whole-body plan you can begin today to dramatically improve your bone strength...
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Prevent osteoporosis. Build muscle & bone. Improve balance & posture. Decrease depression, anxiety, and stress. Let's try to slow down the aging process. Exercise keeps you feeling young and healthy. Just 20 minutes of strength training a few times a week can help improve your overall health and reduce stress. This time efficient workout will help you increase strength and improve balance, posture and flexibility.