Growing Young

HOLY HOTTIES NEED STRONG BONES

The cliché says, "If you don’t use it…you’ll lose it.” This little saying becomes more and more relevant as we age. If we don’t use our muscles, they go flabby and as our muscle mass decreases, so does our metabolism. It’s also true for our bones. No, they don’t go flabby…but they do get weaker. According to naturopathic doctor, Mark Stengler, “Bone is a living tissue and ever-changing. Peak bone mass is achieved by about age 30, after that bones begin to weaken.” He states that one in every two women over 50 will experience an osteoporosis related fracture in their lifetime.

Our gender and genetics related to bone loss are out of our control, but Dr. Stengler states that many other factors are in our control and it is never too early to begin taking action against osteoporosis. Here are a few of the things he recommends you consider to address this risk:

• Maintain a bone healthy diet by eating foods rich in calcium, magnesium, Vitamin D, boron and silicon. Dr. Stengler’s Bone Plus product is an excellent supplement which I have featured below. Additionally, junk foods such as sodas and too much caffeine can promote bone loss.
• Cigarette smoking is linked to bone loss. Just one more reason to quit!
• Excessive consumption of alcohol increases bone loss and fractures.
• Inactivity weakens bones and weight bearing activity promotes bone growth…so get moving!
• Abnormal or low levels of hormones such as estrogen, testosterone, DHEA, cortisol and thyroid can increase osteoporosis risk. If you are pre or post menopausal and have not had a recent hormone level analysis – now’s the time to take action.

Sadly, too many women are taking action too late and then resort to pharmaceutical remedies to reverse their bone loss. However, the FDA recently issued a public alert that “bisphosphonate drugs” (such as Fosamax, Actonel, Boniva, Atelevia and Reclast and their generic counterparts) for osteoporosis carry an increased risk of femoral (thigh bone) fractures. According to Dr. Stengler, “This is not the first time that this risk has been raised. A 2008 study by physicians at the Weill Medical College of Cornell University found that Fosamax may increase the risk of fractures of the thigh bone (femur). The researchers reviewed 70 people admitted to their trauma center with femur fractures and identified a particular type of break specific to patients who had been taking Fosamax for more than four years.”  

He recommends that his patients avoid this class of drugs and instead, follow a pH balanced diet, get weight bearing exercise, balance their hormones, and make sure they are getting an array of nutrients required for bone health such as calcium, magnesium, vitamin D, vitamin K and boron.

Dr. Stengler’s specially formulated product, Bone Plus is an excellent choice which I personally take to address this important issue. Use the special code: BONES to receive a 10% discount on your first order. 

Let's become great role models for our sisters and daughters and begin "Growing Young" from the inside out by building new bones for a healthier, stronger future!