Before venturing to Damanhur, an ecovillage and spiritual community located in the Piedmont region of northern Italy, where I was joined by 17 seekers who's goals were to deepen their inner life and to study "Music of the Plants" .......there was much going on. My life and my bones were stressed. PBS had just released […]
PBS It's Here! Stronger Bones - Longer Life
PBS: Stronger Bones - Longer Life So grateful for PBS supporting this important topic: Bone Health As the first national PBS special on this subject, Stronger Bones, Longer Life will give millions of Americans the bone health facts they need to stay strong and independent throughout their lives.
Why something so sweet is so bad...for your bones
When I was on Wall Street, every day was a whirlwind. Sitting down to a meal was rare. Instead, I snatched what I could, when I could. For a quick energy fix I often grabbed something sweet like a Peppermint Pattie. Now, I knew eating sugar could rot my teeth. But what I didn’t know […]
Why Olive Oil is Good for Your Bones
Guest Blogger, Margie King Thanks to a pervasive advertising campaign involving milk mustaches, most of us grew up convinced that milk is essential for building strong bones. But it's time to bust that myth when it comes to your postmenopausal bone health with olive oil. According to a new study involving olive oil maybe we […]
Best Breakfast Cereal For Your Bones
In my bad old Wall Street days – before Skelly and I were such good friends – my idea of breakfast was a cigarette and a cup of coffee. As my Skelly likes to say, “We’ve come a long way, Baby!” These days I take breakfast seriously. In a minute I’ll tell you about my […]
7 Things To Look For Before You Flush
Before you Flush: You can be eating the best bone-healthy foods in the world, but here’s the thing. If you’re not digesting that food it will do your bones no good at all. Your digestion breaks down food into the nutrients your body needs to absorb to build strong bones and do just about everything […]
6 Reasons Why Your Bones Love These Kale Chips
When Skelly (the skeleton and bones that lives in us all) wants a special treat I pull out my recipe for kale chips. You see, kale is a superfood when it comes to building strong bones. Here’s why.
The Best Pots For Bone-Healthy Cooking
I spend a lot of time shopping and selecting the best organic ingredients I can find for bone-healthy cooking. My Skelly appreciates my efforts to keep her strong and healthy. So the last thing I’m going to do is ruin those calcium-rich foods by cooking them in the wrong pots and pans. And by wrong, […]
Sticks and Stones - and Fosamax, May Break My Bones
My friend and colleague, Dr. Lani Simpson - Author: Dr. Lani's No Nonsense Bone Health Guide, is my guest blogger this month. Fractures: Is Anyone Listening? There are many types of fractures; a stress fracture is one of them. A stress fracture can be a normal response to repeated stress upon normal bone. A good […]
