Osteoporosis
Subtitle: how to prevent, treat and reverse it
By: Marilyn Glenville
Edition: Rev. and updated ed.
Publisher: Kyle Cathie
Published: 2010
Place of publication: London
Language: eng
ISBN-13: 9781856269377
Subjects: Osteoporosis; Popular works; Ostéoporose; Ouvrages de vulgarisation
Description: Osteoporosis is a worldwide epidemic. You might not even know you've got it until you fracture a bone. But it doesn't need to happen to you osteoporosis is treatable and preventable, and this book will show you how. Find out why there aren't any symptoms, how to tell if you've got it, how to avoid it and how to boost bone health. Dr Marilyn Glenville looks at why some women are more at risk than others and discusses how to test for osteoporosis. Using the latest research and clinical practice, she then looks at the optimum treatment approach and the importance of nutrition and exercise. She offers help and guidance that combines natural alternatives with conventional treatments. Whatever your worries, this book will arm you with the facts you need to protect yourself.
Notes: Previous edition: 2005.

Includes bibliographical references and index.