Synopses & Reviews
Calcium pills don't work. Dairy products don't strengthen bones. Drugs may be dangerous. For years, doctors have been telling us to drink milk, eat dairy products, and take calcium pills to improve our bone vitality. The problem is, theyre wrong. This groundbreaking guide uses the latest clinical studies and the most upto- date medical information to help you strengthen your bones, reduce the risk of fractures, and prevent osteoporosis. Youll learn why theres no proof of calciums effectiveness, despite what doctors say, and why a low-acid diet is the only effective way to prevent bone loss.
"This clear, convincing explanation of osteoporosis will change the way the world thinks about bone health. Lanou and Castleman prove beyond doubt that milk and dairy are the problem, not the solution."
-Rory Freedman, coauthor of #1 New York Times best seller Skinny Bitch
"The authors have tackled an almost intractable myth: that calcium is the one and only key to bone vitality. It isn't. Everyone who cares about preventing osteoporosis should read this book."
-- Dr. T. Colin Campbell, author of The China Study
Synopsis
DISCOVER THE BONE-BUILDING WISDOM THAT IS SAFE, SIMPLE, AND PROVEN TO STRENGTHEN BONES.. .
For years, doctors have been telling us to drink milk, eat dairy products, take calcium pills, and lift weights to improve our bone vitality. The problem is they're wrong. . .
This groundbreaking guide uses the latest research and clinical studies to give you the most up-to-date information you need to strengthen your bones, reduce the risk of fractures, and help prevent osteoporosis. You'll learn: . Why there's no proof of calcium's effectiveness--despite what doctors say. Why a low-acid diet is the only effective way to prevent bone loss. Why some weight-bearing exercises may do more harm than good. . . .
Synopsis
The groundbreaking book that debunksconventional wisdom on bone healthwitha drug-free, non-dairy, low-acid diet plan
For years, doctors have been telling us: Drink milk, eatdairy, take calcium, lift weightseven get a prescriptionfor estrogen or other drugsto improve bone vitality.The problem is: Theyre wrong. This breakthrough guideoffers a safe, nutritional alternative to ineffective calciumpills and other supplements. Based on the latestresearch, the Low-Acid Eating Plan emphasizes plantfoods over animal products in an easy-to-follow, bonestrengtheningprogram that really works.
Synopsis
This groundbreaking book debunks conventional wisdom on bone health and provides a drug-free, non-dairy, low-acid diet plan to help increase bone density and strength without resorting to calcium pills and other treatments.
About the Author
Amy Joy Lanou, Ph.D., is an assistant professor of health and wellness at the University of North Carolina. She is the author of Healthy Eating for Life for Children and has appeared in
Time and
Newsweek and on National Public Radio.
Michael Castleman has been called “one of nations top health writers” by Library Journal. He is the author of more than a dozen books, including The Healing Herbs and Before You Call the Doctor, and his science journalism has been nominated twice for the National Magazine Awards.
Table of Contents
Part 1: Why Can't We Make Bone Loss Go Away? Chapter 1 Calcium Is No Cure
Chapter 2 Not All Research Is Equal
Chapter 3 What a Closer Look Reveals about Milk, Calcium Supplements, and Vitamin D
Part 2: The Bone Vitality Cure: Low-Acid Eating and Daily Walking
Chapter 4 The Key to Building Strong Bones and Preventing Fractures: The Acid/Alkaline Balance
Chapter 5 If Calcium Is the Bricks, Where's the Mortar We Need for Strong Bones?
Chapter 6 Why a 40-Year-old "New" Theory Has Been So Long in Coming
Chapter 7 Evolving Toward Low-Acid Eating--Painlessly
Chapter 8 Simple, Delicious Low-Acid Recipes
Chapter 9 Walking Your Way to Stronger Bones
Chapter 10 Should You Take Osteoporosis Drugs Instead?
Part 3: Other Risk Factors for Osteoporosis and What You Can Do About Them
Chapter 11 Diabetes, Frailty, and Fractures
Chapter 12 Risk Factors for Fractures? Salt, Caffeine, Alcohol, Smoking, Depression, and Several Prescription Drugs
Afterword: Save Your Bones and Save the Planet