Why Do I Keep Breaking?

A reader asked “Why do I keep breaking?” If you do have more than one Fragility Fracture, you certainly need to find out why!  Every Fracture that you have increases...

Smoking Increases Fracture Risk

You know that Smoking can cause Lung Cancer, Asthma, Emphysema, and COPD. Smoking also increases the Risk of Fractures, the Risk of Fractures Not Healing, and the Risk of Osteoporosis. ...

Get Involved!

Tuesday night I attended the Iowa Caucus.  Close to 200,000 Iowans in both parties got involved in the political process. As usual the media got it wrong.  Who “won” the...

Resolve to Take Control Naturally

New Year’s Resolutions.  The routine ones are getting tired.  So what can I do that’s different?  What do I need? I am worried about the economy, jobs, Europe, Iran, gas...

Happy Holidays

I will be visiting family.  I hope you will be too. Remember that increased fracture risk and osteoporosis often run in families.  Encourage your family members to read the Take Control Naturally series...

D3 or not D3, That is the Question

Vitamin D2 and Vitamin D3 are not the same, and definitely not equal.  D2 and D3 are similar pre-hormones, but different.  D2 (Ergocalciferol) is the plant version.  D3 (Cholecalciferol) is...

Wee! Take Contol Naturally with Wii Fit

Exercise is necessary for good Bone Health.  Muscle strength and balance not only prevent falls, but they also strengthen bones. Zumba, Yoga, Pilates, Tai-chi, walking and light weights are all...

Bone Health Basics on You Tube!!

See and hear about Bone Health Basics on You Tube. I learn faster and better when I see and hear new information at the same time.  Most other people do...

Crohn’s, Colitis, Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Getting enough Calcium, Vitamin D, and other nutrients is tough enough when you have normal bowels.  Crohn’s, Colitis, IBS, Celiac, Bariatric Surgery for Weight Loss, and other bowel problems make...