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The Osteoporosis Cure [Mass Market Paperback]

Harris Mcilwain (Author)

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Mass Market Paperback: 208 pages
Publisher: Avon (May 1 1998)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0380793369
ISBN-13: 978-0380793365
Product Dimensions: 17.3 x 11 x 1.4 cm
Shipping Weight: 100 g

Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (15 customer reviews)

Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #2,189,205 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Once considered a progressive, incurable disease, osteoporosis can be prevented and/or treated in both early and later stages thanks to recent breakthroughs and medical developments. Now a medical doctor tells you what you can do to head off the crippling effects of this disabling illness.

Find Out:

What are the symptoms of osteoporosis?

What are the factors that put you at risk?

Which common medications can increase your risk?

Should you take estrogen for the prevention of osteoporosis?

How is osteoporosis diagnosed?

Who should get a bone-density test and what does it involve?

What new bone-restoring drug has recently become available?

What part do diet and exercise play in the prevention and cure of osteoporosis?

What steps can you take to keep your bones strong and healthy

Plus:

Nutritional bonebuilders to add to your diet

Simple bone strengthening exercises

And Much More!

About the Author

Marion Morra is the Associate Director of the Yale Cancer Center in New Haven, Connecticut. She is Associate Research Scientist at the Yale School of Medicine and Associate Clinical Professor at the Yale School of Nursing. Marion is widely published, having written articles and authored books for both health professionals and the public, with emphasis on health, especially in the field of cancer. She serves on major national committees for the National Cancer Institute and the American Cancer Society.Eve Potts has been writing on medical subjects for more than 30 years. Her expertise is in making difficult medical information easy to understand. She has served as a medical writer and consultant to the Department of Health and Human Services and many medically oriented companies and institutions. Her interest in history is represented by another book, Westport A Special Place, 1987The two authors who are sisters, have collaborated on five other books: three editions of the best-selling book for cancer patients Choices (Avon Books, 1980, 1987, and 1994), Triumph: Getting Back to Normal When You Have Cancer (Avon Books, 1990), and Understanding Your Immune System (1986). In 1993, the authors received the Natalie Davis Springarn Writer's Award from the National Coalition for Cancer Survivors for "their valuable contributions to the literature of survivorship and for their books, Choices and Triumph." They also were awarded the 1995 National Health Information Silver Award, which honors the nation's best consumer health information programs and materials, for Choices.

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If you are young or middle-aged, it is difficult to believe that osteoporosis could affect you. Read the first page

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1.0 out of 5 stars Cure?, July 16 2004

wingdalereader (Wingdale, NY United States) - See all my reviews

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This book hypes new drugs and cures for and prevention of osteoporosis. Well, they may work, but I am proof that despite taking Fosamax for 7 years since before menopause, and other drugs as well (miacalcin), it isn't the cure for everyone and, in fact, my condition has worsened to the point of fracturing my spine when I coughed. I have ALWAYS exercised, weight trained, and have a farm with lots of inherent "weight training",etc., My diet is extremely healthy- no processed foods, etc. We are the guinea pigs of the epidemic of osteoporosis, and frankly, "they" don't know much yet. Unless you are truly ignorant of the subject, this book is not much help.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Osteoporosis doesn't have to happen to you!, April 17 2001

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This book is a real eye opener. I thought it was a disease that old folks got. Now I know I need to start a plan right away for myself and my children to make sure we prevent this disease. Great book, easy to read and the suggestions on prevention are now a part of our daily lives.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Best for Building Bones!, Aug 5 2000

Francis Stein (Atlanta, Georgia) - See all my reviews

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I'm technical writer with a broadband company in Atlanta, and had never heard of osteoporosis--until a bone density test showed I had osteoporosis at age 48. My bone density at that time was like a woman, age 65!! Imagine the fear I faced. My doctor put me on Fosamax and HRT. I started walking 5 days a week--started weight lifting every other day. I added calcium tablets and 2 more glasses of skim milk daily. Last year (2 years since I was diagnosed), my bone density had actually increased!! I'm stronger now--and more well-informed. This book confirmed what I was told--and what I did to save my bones. I hope it will help you, too.

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5.0 out of 5 stars AMAZING! SUPERB!
Of all the books out, this book tells it like it is--and gives amazing hope for those with osteoporosis. Read more

Published on Aug 5 2000 by Francis Stein

5.0 out of 5 stars Bone Density Test are important
I did not know what a bone density test was until I picked this little book up at an airport. May be the best purchase I ever made. Read more

Published on July 30 2000 by Joan Skinker