The Complete Bone and Joint Health Plan: Help Prevent and Treat Osteoporosis and Arthritis

The first-of-its-kind, holistic program of more than 50 recipes and 50 exercises helps you optimize your bone and joint health safely at home.

This comprehensive, easy-to-follow guide is the first resource to consider bone and joint health together. It provides science-based strategies to start improving your musculoskeletal health today. Learn which nutrients the body needs in what amounts, which anti-inflammatory ingredients to keep in your kitchen, and what exercises can help improve bone health. The great-tasting recipes, for everyone from omnivores to vegans, are designed to fight inflammation and build bone density. The exercises require little or no equipment, promote balance and strength, and help decrease the chances of injuries or falls. Specific routines may even help alleviate pain in problem areas. With clear answers to common questions―including supplement recommendations and what to ask when you visit your doctor―this invaluable compendium offers the knowledge and confidence that you need on your journey to achieve stronger bones, healthier joints, and better mobility for life.

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Jocelyn Wittstein, MD, is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon and associate professor of orthopedic surgery at Duke University School of Medicine. She lives in Raleigh, North Carolina.

Sydney Nitzkorski, MS, RD, is the dietician for the Marist College Athletic Department. She lives in New York’s Hudson Valley.