2011

Interview with a volunteer

Recently I talked to one of our most dedicated volunteers to understand why American Bone Health is important to communities and how our volunteers help

December 14, 2011

The need to volunteer

Currently, there are 60 million people in the U.S. who volunteer in their free time. So if people are not getting paid, why do they

December 14, 2011

What Is the Primary Prevention of Osteoporosis?

According to public health experts, there are three steps to prevention: primary, secondary, and tertiary. Primary prevention is the first level of defense and is

November 4, 2011

How do phytates impact calcium absorption?

Recently, in one of my nutritional science courses, we touched on the subject of antinutrients. An antinutrient is a natural or synthetic compound that interferes

October 6, 2011

Is Coffee Bad for Bones?

I have heard a lot of talk recently about the effect of caffeine on calcium absorption. Some argue that caffeine reduces calcium absorption, so any

September 22, 2011

The Deleterious Effects of Sugar Drinks

Approximately half of the American population consumes a sugary beverage every day, as revealed by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention data. “In 2011-2014, 6

September 14, 2011

A Tasty Alternative to Cow’s Milk

It occurred to me recently how many of my friends opt to use milk alternatives due to lactose intolerance or a general sensitivity to dairy

August 31, 2011

Ploughs and Balance Poses

Advanced poses such as Sirsasana (headstand) or Sarvangasana (shoulder stand) might literally be bone crushing for individuals with low bone density. If you have low

August 24, 2011

Calcium + Vitamin D!

The Food and Nutrition Board of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering & Medicine* recommends that children between the ages of 9 to 18 years

August 17, 2011

Kill two birds with one stone—the exercise stone that is

Because I am so passionate about public health, I figured why not learn about preventing bone disease. Yes, granted, it’s a disease that predominately affects

August 10, 2011

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Interview with a volunteer

The need to volunteer

What Is the Primary Prevention of Osteoporosis?

How do phytates impact calcium absorption?

Is Coffee Bad for Bones?

The Deleterious Effects of Sugar Drinks

A Tasty Alternative to Cow’s Milk

Ploughs and Balance Poses

Calcium + Vitamin D!

Kill two birds with one stone—the exercise stone that is

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