"What every woman should know about creating bone health"--Cover.

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, andtake calcium pills to improve our bone vitality. The problem is, they’re wrong.This groundbreaking guide uses the latest clinical studies and the most upto-date medical information to help you strengthen your bones, reduce therisk of fractures, and prevent osteoporosis. You’ll learn why there’s no proof ofcalcium’s effectiveness, despite what doctors say, and why a low-acid diet isthe 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

With over 10 million Americans currently suffering from osteoporosis-and millions more at risk-awareness of the disease has been brought to the forefront.

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.

Noting that exercise increases bone density and muscle strength to guard against the risk of osteoporosis, the author provides over 100 detailed beginning, intermediate, and advanced exercises to strengthen various parts of the body and to improve balance. 200 photos.

Are you looking for a natural approach to osteoporosis treatment?Strong Bones Forever was written for those who are looking for a non-drug approach to prevent and treat osteoporosis or osteopenia. If you're looking for a way to enjoy osteoporosis protection for life, without the need to resort to potentially toxic drugs such as: Fosamax, Boniva, Reclast, and other newer and equally toxic drugs, then Strong Bones Forever is the solution. In the book you'll learn:1. The form of calcium you will NEVER want to take. Hint: Odds are you take it right now and your doctor probably recommended it! Choose the right calcium, get strong bones. Choose the wrong calcium, lose your skeleton.2. What it takes to make major increases in your bone density! How to increase your bone density by 11% or more in just 2 years!3. Never be confused about the different forms of calcium ever again. You will learn the types of calcium that will give you the BEST bang for your buck.4. How to avoid Doctor Induced Bone Loss. Why most doctors miss the mark on treating osteoporosis and how they may actually be responsible for MORE fractures in the coming future. Ignore this advice at your own peril.5. Why most people should dump their osteoporosis medications down the toilet. Stop wasting your money on medications that just don't work and may do more harm than good.6. Why milk should be AVOIDED if you want to keep your bones healthy! Is milk really just food for cows, not for humans? I'll give you a hint...NO!7. Choose the right calcium to actually grow new bones! Find out which form of calcium is the only form proven to increase bone density by itself.8. Which mineral maybe even more important than calcium. That's right, calcium is a player in the bone-building process but this mineral may prove to be the headliner! Without it, all of your efforts could be for nothing!9. Avoid this BONE CHILLING side effect! Learn about a disgusting side effect of Fosamax and other osteoporosis medications that is now being called Fossy-Bone.10. Why your bone density test may not be an accurate predictor of fracture risk. Also, learn one simple step to make these tests more accurate! You simply MUST follow this one tip if you want accurate bone density results.11. The new, IMPROVED formula for diagnosing true osteoporosis and your ACTUAL fracture risk. The simplicity of this formula will blow your mind!12. Learn how accurate the grocery store osteoporosis screenings are and what to do with the results.13. If you do choose to take Fosamax or one of its relatives, follow these instructions to get the most benefit and the least side effect!and much, much more! In addition to the osteoporosis diet, we also cover osteoporosis supplements and osteoporosis and exercise! Strong Bones Forever offers osteoporosis protection for life!