The Bone-building Solution - Softcover

Graci, Sam; Rao, Leticia; Demarco, Carolyn

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0470838914 ISBN 13: 9780470838914

Publisher: Harpercollins Canada, 2006

Synopsis

How anyone can have healthy bones–at any age

Osteoporosis is a major health threat already affecting an estimated 44 million Americans–yet optimal bone health is still within reach. The Bone-Builder Breakthrough is a comprehensive guide to building bone health, providing advice for the teenage years through the sixties and beyond on the prevention and reversing of osteopenia and osteoporosis. Based on recommendations in the 2005 Surgeon General’s Report, this accessible, upbeat guide offers exciting news on hidden risk factors and guidance on essential supplements, proper vertical exercise, nutrition, and the important relationship between healthy bones and a healthy heart.

About this title

From the Back Cover:

The secrets to youthful posture and fluid movement for a lifetime.

Includes everything you need to know to prevent or treat osteoporosis with astonishing results:

• Nutrition beyond calcium
• The silent epidemic in men
• Hidden Risk factors questionnaire
• Simple strategies for improving bone health in your 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s and beyond

A nutritional researcher's perspective:

The Bone-Building Solution differs from any other book on bone and joint health. It is a breakthrough, easy-to-follow action plan to ramp-up and improve your 206 bones and 143 joints from their genetic roots -- for a lifetime. -- Sam Graci, author and internationally renowned lecturer, consultant, researcher and formulator in the field of optimal human health and nutrition. 

A medical doctor's perspective:

I was shocked onto action when I was diagnosed with osteopenia. By following the comprehensive action plan outlined in the Bone-Building Solution, my ultrasound showed improved bone health in less than one year...you can do the same! -- Dr. Carolyn DeMarco, M.D., contributing author and renowned specialist in women's health.

A calcium researcher's perspective:

Our research shows that potent antioxidants found in brightly coloured fruits and vegetables as well as nutritional supplements may quickly restore your bone-repair and bone building capabilities. -- Dr. Leticia Rao, Ph.D., contributing author, Director of the Calcium Research Lab at St. Michael's Hospital, and associate professor, Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto

About the Author:

Sam Graci (Salt Spring Island, British Columbia) is an internationally renowned lecturer, consultant, researcher and formulator in the field of optimal human health and nutrition. He is the founder and president of Graci Research Ltd., a company dedicated to nutritional research and development. As a result of his work, Sam created greens+, an award-winning "green drink" composed of 23 synergistic foods designed to supplement a healthy diet.
A graduate of the University of Western Ontario in adolescent psychology and chemistry, Sam has additional degrees in education, special education and counseling. He has traveled extensively throughout the world, interviewing researchers, reviewing studies and collecting information about medicinal plants, vegetables, fruits, grains, legumes, sea vegetables and organic growing techniques. He is a thought-provoking and enthusiastic speaker, making him a popular and frequent guest on television and radio talk shows. Sam is the author of numerous books including The Power of Superfoods, The Food Connection, and the Path to Phenomenal Health.

Dr. Leticia G. Rao PhD., Director of the Calcium Research Laboratory at St. Michael's Hospital and Associate Professor (Adjunct) of Medicine, University of Toronto, presenting clinical trials and breakthrough research on preventing osteoporosis with astonishing results. Based on cutting-edge Medical Research.

About this edition

• Publisher: Harpercollins Canada
• Publication date: 2006
• ISBN 10: 0470838914
• ISBN 13: 9780470838914
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 392