The truth about her mind, her body, her life, and her exercise prescription.

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Let's get down to the bone here. Many women are confused about how to optimize bone health.

John Neustadt, ND, discusses how osteoporosis is diagnosed, who should be getting tested, risk factors, and how individuals can better take care of their bone health.

One-third of all fall-related deaths are attributed to low bone density.

While the body produces collagen, you can get additional benefits -- such as anti-aging effects, both inside and out -- by supplementing with collagen products.

As you age, collagen production declines. This is when supplementation becomes crucial.

Typically thought of as a "beauty protein," collagen has so many more whole-health benefits, including joint and bone health and hair preservation/regrowth.

Learn about improving your bone health.

Bone broth is unique in that it utilizes ingredients that are rarely used but that produce a great deal of collagen.

Reduce your risk of post-menopausal bone fractures.

The body’s natural collagen production declines with age and many modern lifestyle factors can also decrease the body’s ability to make it. This is why supplementation is so necessary.

Learn about improving your bone health.

Learn how to prevent fractures if you have osteoporosis, as well as what you can do now to prevent osteoporosis in the future.

While there are many collagen supplements on the market in pill form, other types of consumable options are available as well.

Learn simple-to-implement ways to ease the agony of osteoarthritis.

While you may recognize collagen for having beauty benefits, it is actually wonderful for whole-body wellness.

Each week, host Dr. Susanne Bennett shares her Nature's Secrets to a healthier body. This week, she discusses tips for maintaining healthy bones.

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A magnesium deficiency could be negatively impacting your heart health, leading to a variety of unexplainable symptoms.

Osteoporosis is often referred to as a "silent disease," because many people don't know they have the condition until they break a bone.

Even if osteoporosis runs in your family, there are things you can do to prevent it from becoming a debilitating condition.

How can you protect bone health as an adult?

Do you suffer from knee pain? The answer for relief just may surprise you.

Being physically active may contribute to your overall health and minimize or delay the effects of aging.

Dr. Holly welcomes health coach, Sarah Corey, as a guest blogger this week. For more from Sarah and Dr. Holly on this topic, listen to their conversation about Your Dairy-Free Guide to Calcium

Now, here's Sarah:

As children many of us were told the only way to grow up big and strong was to drink a glass of milk with every meal.  Dairy however is notoriously hard to digest and many people are finding their bodies function better without it.

There are estimates that as many as 6 out of 10 people react negatively to dairy.  

Even if you’re not lactose intolerant, meaning you lack the enzymes that digest the lactose, or milk sugar, you can still react negatively to milk.  Common digestive symptoms indicating you may have issues with dairy include gas, bloating, and loose stools.  For some it can also show up as rashes, acne, eczema, or chronic sinusitis.  

Removing dairy from your diet may be scary at first, especially as many people are concerned that this is their only source of calcium intake. The good news is that you naturally get calcium in your diet without even trying, and there are a variety of healthy choices you can make to ensure proper calcium levels in your body sans dairy.

Did you know humans are the only species that continue to drink milk past infancy?

My patients, family, and friends often ask me "How can I make my bones stronger?" In my last blog, I spoke about the Wonder Vitamin (Vitamin D). This time, I will focus on its counterpart calcium.

Calcium and Bone Health

Getting enough calcium and vitamin D is essential to keeping your bones strong and healthy. Without either essential nutrient, your bones may grow fragile and you may put yourself at risk for developing fragility fractures as you age. To stay healthy, it's vital that you eat foods rich in both calcium and vitamin D, or take supplements for the nutrients each day.

Up to 25 percent of men over 50 will break a bone due to osteoporosis, and one-third of hip fractures are in men.

Melatonin can be used for much more than just a sleeping aid.

Vitamin D is often considered the Wonder Vitamin.

It is one of several fat-soluble vitamins. This Wonder vitamin plays key roles in body throughout our lifetime. The vitamin comes in two forms, D2 which is sourced from plants, and D3 which we synthesize from the sun. The human body benefits from Vitamin D because it enhances the absorption of iron, zinc, calcium, magnesium and phosphate from our daily diet and supplements.

Of great importance is the absorption of calcium, which plays a major role in keeping bones healthy. Without Vitamin D, our bones wouldn't be able to absorb the necessary calcium needed to be strong.

Being physically active may contribute to your overall health and minimize or delay the effects of aging.