Book Description
Once considered a progressive, incurable disease, osteoporosis can be prevented and/or treated in both early and later stages thanks to recent breakthroughs and medical developments. Now a medical doctor tells you what you can do to head off the crippling effects of this disabling illness.Find Out:What are the symptoms of osteoporosis?What are the factors that put you at risk?Which common medications can increase your risk? Should you take estrogen for the prevention of osteoporosis?How is osteoporosis diagnosed?Who should get a bone-density test and what does it involve?What new bone-restoring drug has recently become available?What part do diet and exercise play in the prevention and cure of osteoporosis?What steps can you take to keep your bones strong and healthyPlus:Nutritional bonebuilders to add to your dietSimple bone strengthening exercisesAnd Much More!
About the Author
Marion Morra is the Associate Director of the Yale Cancer Center in New Haven, Connecticut. She is Associate Research Scientist at the Yale School of Medicine and Associate Clinical Professor at the Yale School of Nursing. Marion is widely published, having written articles and authored books for both health professionals and the public, with emphasis on health, especially in the field of cancer. She serves on major national committees for the National Cancer Institute and the American Cancer Society.Eve Potts has been writing on medical subjects for more than 30 years. Her expertise is in making difficult medical information easy to understand. She has served as a medical writer and consultant to the Department of Health and Human Services and many medically oriented companies and institutions. Her interest in history is represented by another book, Westport A Special Place, 1987The two authors who are sisters, have collaborated on five other books: three editions of the best-selling book for cancer patients Choices (Avon Books, 1980, 1987, and 1994), Triumph: Getting Back to Normal When You Have Cancer (Avon Books, 1990), and Understanding Your Immune System (1986). In 1993, the authors received the Natalie Davis Springarn Writer's Award from the National Coalition for Cancer Survivors for "their valuable contributions to the literature of survivorship and for their books, Choices and Triumph." They also were awarded the 1995 National Health Information Silver Award, which honors the nation's best consumer health information programs and materials, for Choices.
The Osteoporosis Cure: Reverse the Crippling Effects With New Treatments FROM THE PUBLISHER
Once considered a progressive, incurable disease, osteoporosis can be prevented and/or treated in both early and later stages thanks to recent breakthroughs and medical developments. Now a medical doctor tells you what you can do to head off the crippling effects of this disabling illness.
Find out:
What are the symptoms of osteoporosis?
What are the factors that put you at risk?
Which common medications can increase your risk?
Should you take estrogen for the prevention of osteoporosis?
How is osteoporosis diagnosed?
Who should get a bone-density test and what does it involve?
What new bone-restoring drug has recently become available?
What part do diet and exercise play in the prevention and cure of osteoporosis?
What steps can you take to keep your bones strong and healthy? Once considered a progressive, incurable disease, osteoporosis can be prevented and/or treated in both early and later stages thanks to recent breakthroughs and medical developments. Now a medical doctor tells you what you can do to head off the crippling effects of this disabling illness.
Find out:
What are the symptoms of osteoporosis?
What are the factors that put you at risk?
Which common medications can increase your risk?
Should you take estrogen for the prevention of osteoporosis?
How is osteoporosis diagnosed?
Who should get a bone-density test and what does it involve?
What new bone-restoring drug has recently become available?
What part do diet and exercise play in the prevention and cure of osteoporosis?
What steps can you take to keep your bones strong and healthy?
Author Biography: Marion Morra is the Associate Director of theYale Cancer Center in New Haven, Connecticut. She is Associate Research Scientist at the Yale School of Medicine and Associate Clinical Professor at the Yale School of Nursing. Marion is widely published, having written articles and authored books for both health professionals and the public, with emphasis on health, especially in the field of cancer. She serves on major national committees for the National Cancer Institute and the American Cancer Society.Eve Potts has been writing on medical subjects for more than 30 years. Her expertise is in making difficult medical information easy to understand. She has served as a medical writer and consultant to the Department of Health and Human Services and many medically oriented companies and institutions. Her interest in history is represented by another book, Westport A Special Place, 1987The two authors who are sisters, have collaborated on five other books: three editions of the best-selling book for cancer patients Choices (Avon Books, 1980, 1987, and 1994), Triumph: Getting Back to Normal When You Have Cancer (Avon Books, 1990), and Understanding Your Immune System (1986). In 1993, the authors received the Natalie Davis Springarn Writer's Award from the National Coalition for Cancer Survivors for "their valuable contributions to the literature of survivorship and for their books, Choices and Triumph." They also were awarded the 1995 National Health Information Silver Award, which honors the nation's best consumer health information programs and materials, for Choices.
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