Tag Archives: Osteoporosis

A Decrease in Muscle Strength in Aging Men, leads to an Increase Risk of Slips and Fall Incidents.

Posted on July 15, 2016 by askdrjames

Dr. Ayse Zengin, PhD, Medical Research Council, Human Nutrition Research, Cambridge completed a study in the UK, looking at the relationship between muscle strength as men age and their risk of fracture and fall. Here are some highlights of the … Continue reading →

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Keeping Strong Bones

Posted on May 1, 2013 by askdrjames

May is Osteoporosis awareness Month. How to increase my bone density? This is a frequently asked question in my practice. Preventing osteoporosis requires more than just taking Calcium. Here are a few tips on how we can take care of … Continue reading →

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Calcium-Part 1: What kind should I take? I am confused!!!!

Posted on June 19, 2012 by askdrjames

There are hundreds of different brands of calcium supplements and different forms of calcium.  When we are talking about calcium intake, we are actually referring to the elemental calcium, not the compound calcium. What does this mean? Elemental Calcium vs … Continue reading →

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Vit K2! How does it help my bone health?

Posted on April 17, 2012 by askdrjames

Many people have heard of the importance of Vitamin D in bone health. How many people know about the importance of Vitamin K2 in bone health? Do you? So what does Vitamin K2 do? Studies show that treatment with vitamin … Continue reading →

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