Hello friends of Bones The Exercise for Osteoporosis with Sarah Purcell webinar had a fantastic turnout. Sarah discussed: Alignment Loading Weightlifting Muscle tone Balance

This Creamy and (dreamy) Collard Yam Soup is bone-loving and vegan. Collards are a member of the cruciferous family Cruciferous veggies are part of the Brassica genus of plants and are rich in vitamins and minerals as shown in the chart below. They contain a group of substances known as glucosinolates, which are sulfur-containing chemicals […]

MEET MY CLIENT SUE: Sue was a member of my Bones Tribe membership for several years.  A true New Yorker who served as a tour guide and museum docent - always ready to research what needs to be discovered.  In addition to Sue’s activity in my Bones Tribe, we worked privately.   Read more about […]

My latest DXA and TBS report.  As a reminder, I was diagnosed with osteopenia in 2005 and given a script for Fosamax. I declined.  My intention was to implement my 6 pillars for bone health for a better outcome:  Calcium and mineral rich-foods Researched supplements (I get my calcium through food) Weight bearing exercise Stress […]

Vitamin D has gotten a lot of attention lately, especially when talking about bone health. Can we get enough Vitamin D from the sun and Vitamin D from our food? But, for the average person, the topic of vitamin D can get confusing. Since anyone can be at risk for having a vitamin D deficiency, […]

Is Vitamin D covered by Medicare? Getting my yearly blood work gave me a shock as I was handed a mystery medical bill for my Vitamin D and my other blood work. For my EU and Australia clients/readers this will not be the case for you. Medical in the US has it's own language and labyrinth. […]

When I receive my yearly Complete Blood Count blood work, I look over the numbers with my doctor checking if anything is out of range. I didn't consider blood work to be a measure for osteoporosis related risk factors.   However, in this two part series on Complete Blood Count (CBC) we learn from Dr. […]

There are many bone-loving foods that get a twinkle light shone on them at this holiday time of year and and my Chocolate Almond Date Boney Treats gets a real twinkle. As Skelly and I were making our holiday menu lists, and checking them twice, Skelly realized that the last month of the year can […]

There are times throughout the day when my Skelly holds her breath out of fear, fatigue or stress and that's not good for bone health. There are many ways that we manipulate breath, from holding it or allowing it in/out on a shallow level to taking in tiny gulps when stressed. “It’s amazing how many […]