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~ Harris Mcilwain (Author), Debra Fulghum Bruce (Author) "If you are young or middle-aged, it is difficult to believe that osteoporosis could affect you..." (more)
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Once considered a progressive, incurable disease, osteoporosis can be prevented and/or treated in both early and later stages thanks to recent breakthroughs and medical developments. Now a medical doctor tells you what you can do to head off the crippling effects of this disabling illness.

Find Out:
  • What are the symptoms of osteoporosis?
  • What are the factors that put you at risk?
  • Which common medications can increase your risk?
  • Should you take estrogen for the prevention of osteoporosis?
  • How is osteoporosis diagnosed?
  • Who should get a bone-density test and what does it involve?
  • What new bone-restoring drug has recently become available?
  • What part do diet and exercise play in the prevention and cure of osteoporosis?
  • What steps can you take to keep your bones strong and healthy
  • Plus:
  • Nutritional bonebuilders to add to your diet
  • Simple bone strengthening exercises
  • And Much More!


  • About the Author

    Marion Morra is the Associate Director of the Yale Cancer Center in New Haven, Connecticut. She is Associate Research Scientist at the Yale School of Medicine and Associate Clinical Professor at the Yale School of Nursing. Marion is widely published, having written articles and authored books for both health professionals and the public, with emphasis on health, especially in the field of cancer. She serves on major national committees for the National Cancer Institute and the American Cancer Society.Eve Potts has been writing on medical subjects for more than 30 years. Her expertise is in making difficult medical information easy to understand. She has served as a medical writer and consultant to the Department of Health and Human Services and many medically oriented companies and institutions. Her interest in history is represented by another book, Westport A Special Place, 1987The two authors who are sisters, have collaborated on five other books: three editions of the best-selling book for cancer patients Choices (Avon Books, 1980, 1987, and 1994), Triumph: Getting Back to Normal When You Have Cancer (Avon Books, 1990), and Understanding Your Immune System (1986). In 1993, the authors received the Natalie Davis Springarn Writer's Award from the National Coalition for Cancer Survivors for "their valuable contributions to the literature of survivorship and for their books, Choices and Triumph." They also were awarded the 1995 National Health Information Silver Award, which honors the nation's best consumer health information programs and materials, for Choices.

    Product Details

    • Mass Market Paperback: 208 pages
    • Publisher: Avon; 1 edition (May 1, 1998)
    • Language: English
    • ISBN-10: 0380793369
    • ISBN-13: 978-0380793365
    • Product Dimensions: 6.5 x 4.2 x 0.5 inches
    • Shipping Weight: 3.5 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
    • Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
    • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #694,729 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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    42 of 43 people found the following review helpful:
    1.0 out of 5 stars Cure?, July 16, 2004
    By wingdalereader (Wingdale, NY United States) - See all my reviews
    This book hypes new drugs and cures for and prevention of osteoporosis. Well, they may work, but I am proof that despite taking Fosamax for 7 years since before menopause, and other drugs as well (miacalcin), it isn't the cure for everyone and, in fact, my condition has worsened to the point of fracturing my spine when I coughed. I have ALWAYS exercised, weight trained, and have a farm with lots of inherent "weight training",etc., My diet is extremely healthy- no processed foods, etc. We are the guinea pigs of the epidemic of osteoporosis, and frankly, "they" don't know much yet. Unless you are truly ignorant of the subject, this book is not much help.
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    27 of 29 people found the following review helpful:
    5.0 out of 5 stars Best for Building Bones!, August 5, 2000
    By Francis Stein (Atlanta, Georgia) - See all my reviews
    I'm technical writer with a broadband company in Atlanta, and had never heard of osteoporosis--until a bone density test showed I had osteoporosis at age 48. My bone density at that time was like a woman, age 65!! Imagine the fear I faced. My doctor put me on Fosamax and HRT. I started walking 5 days a week--started weight lifting every other day. I added calcium tablets and 2 more glasses of skim milk daily. Last year (2 years since I was diagnosed), my bone density had actually increased!! I'm stronger now--and more well-informed. This book confirmed what I was told--and what I did to save my bones. I hope it will help you, too.
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    10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
    5.0 out of 5 stars This book tells all about Fosamax--and it really builds bone, April 18, 1998
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    I have been on Fosamax for the past 8 months. In this time, my bones have become stronger and have even gained 3 percent more bone as measured by a bone density test. I saw this book on the Internet and ordered it. It is easy to read and understand and tells HOW osteoporosis destroys bone and HOW Fosamax builds bone again to prevent fractures. FOSAMAX SAVED MY LIFE! I'm not afraid to be active again, and this book explains all about it.
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    1.0 out of 5 stars If I could give it zero stars, I would
    How ironic that ten years after the approval of Fosamax, we are now seeing the ACTUAL effects of this poison. Do yourself a favor... Read more
    Published 17 months ago by Harold R. Decker

    1.0 out of 5 stars Some good information but....
    You have to be suspicious of a book when it advertises a drug (Fosamax) on the front cover and promises a cure when there is no cure. Read more
    Published on April 1, 2007 by Dirk J Hart

    5.0 out of 5 stars Osteoporosis doesn't have to happen to you!
    This book is a real eye opener. I thought it was a disease that old folks got. Now I know I need to start a plan right away for myself and my children to make sure we prevent this... Read more
    Published on April 17, 2001

    5.0 out of 5 stars AMAZING! SUPERB!
    Of all the books out, this book tells it like it is--and gives amazing hope for those with osteoporosis. Read more
    Published on August 5, 2000 by Francis Stein

    5.0 out of 5 stars Bone Density Test are important
    I did not know what a bone density test was until I picked this little book up at an airport. May be the best purchase I ever made. Read more
    Published on July 30, 2000 by Joan Skinker

    1.0 out of 5 stars Get Another Book about Osteoporosis
    This small book really does not pack a lot of punch unfortunately. Not terribly well written (lots of medicalese) and without particularly clear guidelines in terms of... Read more
    Published on June 30, 2000 by Courtney L. Lewis

    5.0 out of 5 stars I can garden without fear of falling! That's GOOD NEWS.
    Thank you for the excellent information on Fosamax. My doctor recommended this drug for my osteoporosis last year but I was hesitant. Read more
    Published on September 5, 1998

    5.0 out of 5 stars My father is alive thanks to FOSAMAX
    I can't believe I found this book while on Amazon. My dad, age 85, had been treated for Prostate cancer, then developed osteoporosis on top of that. Read more
    Published on April 23, 1998

    5.0 out of 5 stars Finally . . . THE CURE for fractures
    READ THIS BOOK. It changed the way I saw my future--with two sisters and a mother with osteoporosis, I KNEW I was doomed. Read more
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    5.0 out of 5 stars My 86 year old mother is proof, Fosamax works!
    I was so excited to see this book, THE CURE! My mom has had two hip replacements and is 86 years old. Read more
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