Bone and Joint

Strong bones are essential, especially in your 40s and beyond, when bone loss and risk for osteoporosis increase. Maintaining healthy, durable strong bones as you age is also associated with improved lung function, decreased...

By Dr. Susan E. Brown, PhD The research is clear: exercise is one of the best ways to maintain and increase bone density and bone strength. But with so many different forms of exercise to choose...

By Dr. Susan E. Brown, PhD If you’re here because you’ve recently been diagnosed with osteoporosis, the first thing I want you to do is take some deep breaths. Osteoporosis is serious, but you’re not...

By Dr. Susan E. Brown, PhD When your doctor tells you that you have osteopenia, it can be scary. But a major reason why that’s true is that conventional medicine tends to leave unanswered the basic...

By Dr. Susan E. Brown, PhD When it comes to improving your bone health, very little you do matters more than improving your acid-alkaline balance with alkaline-forming foods. Even if you exercise, if your diet...

By Dr. Susan E. Brown, PhD I always look forward to new research that delves into different ways to use foods to strengthen bones. It’s fascinating how foods can literally be a make-or-break factor in the...

Building Strong Bones Starts with the Right Nutrients When it comes to bone health, proper nutrition plays a pivotal role in maintaining strong and resilient bones. Nutrients are the building blocks that support bone density,...

By Dr. Susan E. Brown, PhD Some clients come to me wondering about the difference between osteopenia and osteoporosis. Often, individuals receive the news that their "osteopenia diagnosis" necessitates bone drugs to avert life-altering fractures. Woman...

By Dr. Susan E. Brown, PhD I really can’t say enough good things about spices. Spice up any dish instantly - versatile flavors for meats, veggies, and dressings, adding instant deliciousness! Preferred spices for taste also...

By Dr. Susan E. Brown, PhD Your bones and your body are engaged in an important conversation. Our skeleton might seem like a silent partner that quietly provides us with a solid framework, a place for...