Osteoporosis

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The Calcium conundrum

For years Calcium has been promoted as the big preventer of developing Osteoporosis. Dairy companies spend millions on campaigns to tell...

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Do I need vitamin and mineral supplements?

During the menopause, women's needs change as more bone gets broken down than is made, causing thinning and possible osteoporosis. In...

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Bone foods:

There are certain foods and nutrients that support bone health, and the fabulous side effect of increasing these foods in your diet is...

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Inspiring the women of the Women's Institute.

I was recently invited to speak to the Women's Institute in Wivenhoe and I jumped at the opportunity to speak to them about what women...

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Article in Osteopathy Today

I was recently asked to write in Osteopathy Today, one of the main Osteopathic Professional magazines, about how the profession could...

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Why do women lose bone density during menopause?

So what happens to bones as they age, and why is bone density so much more important to women than men? It may be surprising to learn...