Did you know that most calcium supplements on the market are basically limestone? Yes, that's chalk. Conceal it within a capsule, a slickly glazed tablet, or in the form of a silky smooth liquid, and it is magically transformed into a "calcium supplement": easy to swallow, “good for the bones" and a very profitable commodity for both the dietary supplement and mining industries. After all, a sizable portion of the Earth's crust is composed of the stuff.
Did you know that guava and tomato are just two of the lycopene-rich fruits and vegetables that can protect your brain and reduce your risks for cancer, heart disease and bone fractures?
In a comprehensive new meta-analysis, whey protein comes out on top when it comes to addressing sarcopenia - otherwise known as a age-related muscle loss
A large Canadian study has uncovered the genuinely sour side to artificial sweeteners
What if everything your doctor told you about osteoporosis and osteopenia was wrong?
Taking calcium supplements -- even at low doses -- linked to brain lesions in the first study of its kind.
Simple alternatives to osteoporosis drug therapies can keep your bones healthy and help to prevent bone fractures
Could the key to unlocking the body's innate healing potential for bone regeneration lie in the ultra-diluted remedies of homeopathy? A groundbreaking study suggests that two well-known homeopathic medicines, Arnica montana and Bellis perennis, may hold the answer.
Undeterred by mounting evidence proving the dangers of fluoride, power, prestige, and paychecks continue to motivate fluoridationists.
Disappointingly, suicide rates among people who take antidepressants are not statistically any different than suicide rates for people who take a placebo
An ancient fermented food puts pharmaceutical drugs for bone loss to shame...
New research published this week in the journal Heart has confirmed the findings of two controversial studies on calcium supplementation and heart attack risk published in the British Medical Journal last year, and which found a 24-27% increased risk of heart attack for those who took 500 mg of elemental calcium a day
Do you worry about loss of bone and muscle as you age? Science shows that basic lifestyle interventions can reverse this trend and may even help stop it before it starts
Did you know that apple peels contain ursolic acid -- a powerhouse in protecting your health?
Vinegar, a staple in kitchens worldwide, has been used for thousands of years not just for culinary purposes, but also for its potential health benefits. Modern scientific research is now catching up
Bisphosphonate drugs are a go-to treatment for osteoporosis, but they come with a significant risk of triggering an atypical femoral fracture, especially if you use them for more than five years. Their use is controversial, particularly because bone mineral density is not an accurate measure of bone strength and fracture risk
Ulcers hurt! That burning, gnawing pain will make you want to reach for your ulcer meds fast. But, wait a minute. Not so fast. Those drugs may be causing some really serious problems
Frankincense oil may receive most of the fame and glory, but the humble boswellia tree from which it is derived, can also create another powerful natural medicine. Oil and extracts of boswellia have been used for thousands of years to treat numerous health conditions.
Milk is the best food for building strong bones, right? Not so fast. When it comes to bones, one researcher says prunes are exceptional.
A disturbing study was published on the leading class of ulcer medication. The study found that proton pump inhibitors erode your mind while they heal your body
Green tea is one of the latest superfoods making its way into bottled waters and energy drinks. Research shows it aids in the prevention of osteoporosis. Especially when coupled with tai chi.
The present-day definitions of osteoporosis and osteopenia were arbitrarily conceived by the WHO in the early 90's and then projected upon millions of women's bodies seemingly in order to convince them they had a drug-treatable, though symptomless, disease
Fluoride is not a nutrient of any kind - essential, non-essential or micronutrient. Consumption does not provide any dental benefit, and there is no such thing as a fluoride deficiency
The human fascination with spices is as old as cultural time itself. There is an obvious beauty to the various aromas and flavors these plant extracts express (have you smelled cumin lately?), and undoubtedly these first drew us closer to them, but our primordial relationship with them involves much more than aesthetic infatuation
