Better Bones, Better Body Beyond Estrogen and Calcium,9780658002892

Better Bones, Better Body Beyond Estrogen and Calcium

by
Edition: 2nd
ISBN13: 9780658002892
ISBN10: 0658002899
Format: Paperback
Pub. Date: 2000-04-22
Publisher(s): McGraw Hill
List Price: $25.00

Buy New

Special Order. We will make every effort to obtain this item but cannot guarantee stock or timing.
$24.98
Add to Cart

Rent Book

Select for Price
Add to Cart
There was a problem. Please try again later.

Used Book

We're Sorry
Sold Out

eBook

We're Sorry
Not Available

Buy from our Marketplace starting at $1.51

How Marketplace Works:

  • This item is offered by an independent seller and not shipped from our warehouse
  • Item details like edition and cover design may differ from our description; see seller's comments before ordering.
  • Sellers much confirm and ship within two business days; otherwise, the order will be cancelled and refunded.
  • Marketplace purchases cannot be returned to eCampus.com. Contact the seller directly for inquiries; if no response within two days, contact customer service.
  • Additional shipping costs apply to Marketplace purchases. Review shipping costs at checkout.

Summary

Challenging traditional assumptions that estrogen and calcium deficiencies are the only causes of osteoporosis, this book explores the disorder from a wider perspective that includes lifestyle and exercise. This newly revised second edition features a personal osteoporosis risk assessment questionnaire and a step-by-step program for strengthening bones and improving overall health and well-being.

Author Biography

Susan E. Brown, Ph.D., a medical anthropologist and certified nutritionist, directs the Osteoporosis Education Project/Nutrition Education Consulting Services.

Table of Contents

Foreword xvii
Russell Jaffe
Introduction Only a New Seed Can Yield a New Crop
Only a New Seed Can Yield a New Crop
7(3)
About the Better Bones, Better Body Program™
10(2)
References
12(5)
Part One Rethinking the Nature of Osteoporosis
Magical Bodies, Magical Bones
Our Magical Bodies
17(4)
Health Lies in a Self-Maintained Balance Among All Systems
21(1)
Lifelong Healthy Bones Are Our Birthright
22(1)
Our Magical Bones
23(10)
References
33(2)
Redefining Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis Is More Than Just Thin Bones
35(5)
Osteoporosis Is Not Normal Aging Bone Loss
40(1)
Osteoporosis: An Anthropological Perspective
41(5)
Osteoporosis Is Not Just a Female Disorder
46(3)
Osteoporosis Is Not a Disorder of Just the Elderly
49(1)
Osteoporosis Is Not Faulty Bone Metabolism or Something That ``Goes Wrong'' with Our Bones
50(1)
Osteoporosis Does Not Stand Alone
51(1)
Primary Osteoporosis Vs. Secondary Osteoporosis
52(2)
References
54(7)
Part Two Rethinking the Causes of Osteoporosis
It's Not Just Calcium and Estrogen: Rethinking the Cause of Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis Is Not Caused Simply by Low Calcium Intake
61(4)
Osteoporosis Is Not Caused Only by the Lowering of Estrogen Levels at Menopause
65(3)
Going Beyond Calcium and Estrogen
68(1)
Rethinking the Cause of Osteoporosis
69(2)
The Total Body Burden Concept
71(2)
Ancient Insights: Traditional Chinese Medicine and Ayurvedic Views on Osteoporosis
73(2)
References
75(3)
Bone-Robbing Nutrient Inadequacies
Calcium Is Important to Bone Health, but It Does Not Stand Alone
78(1)
Startling Facts About the Standard American Diet (SAD)
79(1)
The Standard American Diet Vs. Our Ancestral Diet
80(1)
The Eighteen Nutrients Essential for Healthy Bones
81(33)
References
114(8)
Bone-Robbing Dietary Excesses
The Standard American Diet Is Both Imbalanced and Inadequate
122(1)
Bone-Robbing Nutritional Excesses
123(10)
Acid/Alkaline Balance: A Crucial Overlooked Factor
133(3)
References
136(5)
Bone-Robbing Physical Inactivity
Many Everyday Lifestyle Patterns Damage Bone
141(1)
Physical Inactivity Causes Bone Loss
142(9)
References
151(3)
Other Bone-Robbing Lifestyle Factors
Tobacco Harms Bone
154(2)
Alcohol Robs Bone
156(2)
Undernutrition, Dieting, and Anorexia Accelerate Bone Loss
158(2)
Many Medications Cause Osteoporosis
160(6)
Toxic Metal Exposure Damages Bone
166(2)
Stress Is an Unsuspected Bone Killer
168(2)
Weak Digestion Limits Bone Health
170(2)
Our Indoor Existence Limits Bone Health
172(1)
References
173(7)
Bone-Robbing Endocrine Imbalance
The Endocrine-Bone Link
180(1)
The Parathyroid Gland
181(2)
The Thyroid Gland
183(1)
The Adrenal Glands
184(3)
The Ovaries
187(5)
The Kidneys
192(2)
References
194(8)
Part Three Regaining Bone Health
Determining Your Risk of Developing Osteoporotic Fractures
Tell-Tale Signs of Bone Loss
202(6)
How Medicine Measures Osteoporosis Risk
208(7)
The New Urine Tests for Bone Resorption
215(2)
References
217(4)
Better Bones, Better Body Program
It is Never Too Late or Too Early to Build Bone
221(6)
Clinically Proven Bone-Building Programs
227(4)
Getting Your Personal Program Started: The First Two Steps
231(3)
References
234(3)
Maximizing Nutrient Intake
How Adequate Is Your Diet?
237(5)
Eating for Better Bones Guidelines
242(7)
Bone Is Built Best When All Bone-Building Nutrients Are Consumed in Adequate Supply
249(1)
Designing Your Own Bone-Building Supplement Program
250(9)
Special Notes on Maximizing Nutrient Intake for Those with Osteoporosis
259(7)
Perimenopausal Women
262(3)
Youth Still in Their Growing Years
265(1)
References
266(4)
Building Digestive Strength
Digestion and Your Magical Body
270(3)
Ten Steps to Stronger Digestion
273(2)
Increasing Hydrochloric Acid Production
275(1)
The Right Food Might Be Wrong for You: Food Allergies and Osteoporosis Prevention
276(3)
References
279(1)
Minimizing Antinutrient Intake
Cutting Excessive Protein Intake
280(2)
Reducing Your Caffeine Count
282(2)
Curbing Your Sweet Tooth
284(3)
Trimming Excessive Fat
287(2)
Setting Aside Salt
289(2)
Avoiding Tobacco and Alcohol
291(2)
References
293(1)
Developing an Alkaline Diet
Your Body's Acid/Alkaline Balance Is Very Important
294(1)
Diet Can Contribute to Excess Acidity
295(1)
Monitoring Your Acid/Alkaline Balance
296(1)
Developing an Alkaline Diet
297(7)
References
304(2)
Exercising into Bone Health
Sample Exercise Programs
306(4)
Developing Your Own Personal Exercise Program
310(3)
Better Bones, Better Body Guidelines for Strength Training
313(2)
Better Bones, Better Body Guidelines for Aerobic Enhancement
315(2)
Special Exercise Notes for Those with Osteoporosis
317(8)
Women Near Menopause
321(2)
Youth Still in Their Growing Years
323(2)
References
325(4)
Promoting Endocrine Health
Caring for Your Thyroid, Parathyroid, Adrenals, Ovaries, Kidneys, Pancreas, and Liver
329(5)
Rethinking the Role of Estrogen Replacement for Osteoporosis
Estrogen Replacement and Osteoporosis
334(5)
The Better Bones, Better Body Perspective on Hormone Replacement Therapy
339(17)
Is Postmenopausal Hormone Replacement Worth It? What the Experts Now Say
356(3)
The New Natural Progesterone Treatment for Osteoporosis
359(7)
References
366(8)
Final Thoughts
Evaluating the Success of Your Bone-Building Program
374(4)
References
378(5)
Appendices
1 Recommended Dietary and Nutrient Guidelines
383(4)
2 Services and Products of the Osteoporosis Education Project and the Nutrition Education & Consulting Service
387(4)
3 Wholesome Food Sources of Selected Nutrients
391(13)
4 Product Suppliers
404(7)
5 Additional References
411(4)
Index 415(14)
About the Author 429

An electronic version of this book is available through VitalSource.

This book is viewable on PC, Mac, iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch, and most smartphones.

By purchasing, you will be able to view this book online, as well as download it, for the chosen number of days.

Digital License

You are licensing a digital product for a set duration. Durations are set forth in the product description, with "Lifetime" typically meaning five (5) years of online access and permanent download to a supported device. All licenses are non-transferable.

More details can be found here.

A downloadable version of this book is available through the eCampus Reader or compatible Adobe readers.

Applications are available on iOS, Android, PC, Mac, and Windows Mobile platforms.

Please view the compatibility matrix prior to purchase.