February 3, 2017
Calcium is responsible for the stiffness and strength in bones. Calcium is what we measure when we measure Bone Mineral Density. Without sufficient calcium intake you cannot have strong bones. Most...
April 3, 2015
Can you still do all the physical activities you want to do? Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) are the key to enjoying your life, especially as we grow older. At ISCD...
January 1, 2015
Today is the first day of 2015. Make 2015 the year you do some preventive healthcare. Check your risk for conditions associated with middle age: diabetes, hypertension, and declining bone...
December 16, 2014
“Why did I Fracture?” and “Why do I have Osteoporosis?” are common questions I hear from older women and men. They are taking Calcium and Vitamin D3, eating a diet...
December 12, 2014
Two weeks after Turkey Coma at Thanksgiving dinner, we think we get plenty of protein. We do occasionally. Most of us do not get enough protein on a daily basis....
November 30, 2014
“But, I don’t want to get fat” was the constant refrain of a patient who consistantly lost weight, lost muscle mass, and fractured again. Despite urging bordering on harassment, from...
November 6, 2014
We can get ALL of our Calcium from foods. We need 1200-1500 mg daily, especially if we have not been getting that much for years. Most of us have not...
October 24, 2014
Welcome to the European Breakfast Buffet. Calcium rich foods are featured in cheeses and yogurts. At least 3 choices of cheeses on a rotation from day to day. Yogurt comes...
September 2, 2014
Running your butt off several days weekly, as a child, is good for your bones. And the benefits last a lifetime! We already knew that vigorous running sports can produce...
February 17, 2014
Increasing numbers of patients are reluctant to consider pharmaceuticals for their Osteoporosis and Fracture Risk. You may agree with that. If you do you MUST be prepared to Take Control...