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Title: The Bone Density Diet: 6 Weeks to a Strong Body and Mind by George J. Kessler, Colleen Kapklein ISBN: 0-345-43284-3 Publisher: Ballantine Books Pub. Date: 01 January, 2000 Format: Hardcover Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $25.00 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.64 (11 reviews)
Rating: 5
Summary: Good for your whole body, not just your bones
Comment: This is a very practical book! The set of information is very up-to-date as well as easy to absorb. The author provides a good explanation of the mechanism behind bone loss, which helps readers understand why the various suggestions might be helpful.
The format of the book is based on an easily-implemented 6-week plan, including recipes and menus. Each "week" the author carefully discusses one of several lifestyle changes readers might consider, including diet, exercise, prescription drugs, vitamin supplements, hormone supplements, and various natural remedies (like herbs), though the author's intent is to keep you off drugs if possible.
In spite of the fact that I've read many books on osteoporosis, I learned a great deal reading this book. For instance, I had no idea that taking certain common prescription drugs (including thyroid medications, anti-convulsants, and diuretics) can increase your odds of developing osteoporosis.
I am impressed by the author's knowledge of vitamins and minerals that are crucial for healthy bones. His extensive table of recommended supplements (p. 185) is similar to only one I've ever seen (in Preventing and Reversing Osteoporosis by Alan Gaby). Many people, including medical doctors, still don't seem to realize that the body needs many compounds other than calcium, magnesium, and Vitamin D to build bone. If the only thing you learn from this book is that your bones need several other compounds every day, the purchase will be well worthwhile.
The author gently advocates a diet that leans toward vegetarian (and organic in fact), since consuming animal proteins promotes bone loss. He points out that dairy products aren't the bone-building panaceas the marketing boards would lead us to believe. (Like meat, dairy products are very acidic, and in order for your body to process them, calcium is actually depleted from the bones.) The author doesn't go so far as to say one should avoid such foods at all costs, but he does offer menus which are friendly to readers who want to follow a strict vegetarian diet. I found this refreshing in an age when many hospital dieticians are still espousing very traditional diets in spite of strong medical evidence supporting diets that are low in (or exclude) animal products.
One minor "bone" of contention I have ;) is on p. 200 where the author states that Premarin contains estradiol. In fact Premarin contains very little estradiol; its main components are compounds that are not found in humans. The rest of the author's discussion of hormone replacement is top-notch. When deemed necessary, he advocates using natural hormones (like estradiol, estrone, estriol, and progesterone) over pseudo-hormones (like Premarin, Prempro, equinone, and progestin, each of which is molecularly very different from any hormone you'll find in a human). Be aware of what your doctor prescribes; the long-term effects are yours to live with.
Bottom line: This book is helpful to men and women of any age who are interested in maintaining strong bones, a healthy body, and a relaxed state of mind.
Rating: 5
Summary: A "must" for anyone interested in bone health
Comment: Bone Density Diet is very thorough in covering all aspects of bone health. (It might provide more information than some people want.) Even though it is very readable, I wish it had been edited a bit. There was quite a bit of repeating points. The boxes and charts were helpful though, and nothing was too technical to understand.
Also, I tried to put together the supplementation Kessler advises. It isn't easy to do without taking a lot of pills.
Overall I would suggest this as an excellent book for women especially who are concerned about osteoporosis. It can inspire readers to do something about the possiblity of being hit with this disease--to take charge instead of just hoping it doesn't happen. I'm glad I read it. Even if a reader only does one or two things learned in the book, they will be better off for it.
Rating: 5
Summary: Worth the money
Comment: Since I have Osteoporosis fairly early in life, I found this book informative and very helpful. Not only is there good general information about Osteoporosis, with current medications and alternative treatments; but recipes, a workout with weights and yoga routine with easy to follow instructions and pictures. He offers an holistic approach to health care management.
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Title: Preventing and Reversing Osteoporosis : What You Can Do About Bone Loss--A Leading Expert's Natural Approach to Increasing Bone Mass by Alan Gaby, Alan R. Gaby ISBN: 0761500227 Publisher: Prima Lifestyles Pub. Date: 01 May, 1995 List Price(USD): $15.95 |
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Title: Exercises for Osteoporosis by Dianne Daniels ISBN: 1578260760 Publisher: Hatherleigh Press Pub. Date: July, 2000 List Price(USD): $14.95 |
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Title: The Bone Density Program: 6 Weeks to Strong Bones and a Healthy Body by George, Do Kessler, Colleen Kapklein ISBN: 0345432851 Publisher: Ballantine Books Pub. Date: 02 January, 2001 List Price(USD): $14.95 |
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Title: Strong Women, Strong Bones: Everything You Need to Know to Prevent, Treat, and Beat Osteoporosis by Miriam E. Nelson, Sarah, Ph.D. Wernick ISBN: 0399526560 Publisher: Perigee Books Pub. Date: 10 July, 2001 List Price(USD): $13.95 |
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Title: Food and Our Bones: The Natural Way to Prevent Osteoporosis by Annemarie Colbin ISBN: 0452278066 Publisher: Plume Books Pub. Date: 01 July, 1998 List Price(USD): $15.00 |
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