There's More to Bone Health that Calcium (Or Medication!)

Bones give our bodies structure and make movement possible.  But for postmenopausal women in particular, natural changes in bone physiology can put freedom of movement at risk.   Unfortunately, there is more to the story.  Did you know that there is a higher risk of life-threatening events associated with the complications of Osteoporosis than with breast cancer?

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Bouncy Bendy Bones

Collagen promotes bone density and their ability to be more flexible - I like to call it "bouncy and bendy bones" which are better than brittle breakable bones. Promoting collagen production is enhanced when estrogen levels are healthy, nutritional building blocks and co-factors are present and more collagen = better skin, nails, hair, vessels and muscle too! This is on my short list of anti-aging strategies.

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Smart Bones

Bones give our bodies structure and make movement possible.  But for postmenopausal women in particular, natural changes in bone physiology can put freedom of movement at risk.   Unfortunately, there is more to the story.  Did you know that there is a higher risk of life-threatening events associated with the complications of Osteoporosis than with breast cancer?

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