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The Osteoporosis Cure: Reverse the Crippling Effects With New Treatments

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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.

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.

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.

Thank you for the excellent information on Fosamax. My doctor recommended this drug for my osteoporosis last year but I was hesitant. Once I read this book and saw that it may improve my bone density, I tried it. I'm EXCITED to tell you--my bone density is now greater than it was in May. I now garden in the morning without fear of tripping. This medicine gave me my life back--and I'm so thankful. This book gave me the confidence needed to start living again!!! Read it!

Of all the books out, this book tells it like it is--and gives amazing hope for those with osteoporosis. It tells WHO is at risk, HOW osteoporosis destroys our bones, and HOW to resolve it--easily using FOODS, EXERCISE, LIFESTYLE CHANGES, and MEDICATIONS, if needed. Glad to have the book--hope it saves many lives. Read this--if no other--for it is easy to understand, interesting, and HELPFUL--outlining a complete program for keeping bones strong all your life. Loved it!

I was so excited to see this book, THE CURE! My mom has had two hip replacements and is 86 years old. She was in a clinical trial using Fosamax before it came out and is still on it. In the past year she had a 5% increase in her bone density and no hip fractures in 5 years! It is amazing and now all can read about new medications as well as how diet and exercise can save your parents life. Osteoporosis is painful and hip fractures can cause death!

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. I think the book also confuses bone density with bone strength and all too quickly recommends hormone treatment and Fosamax. Let the reader beware! I have ostopenia and osteoporosis by today's measurements.

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 supplementation and exercise, the authors limit themselves to generalities that I cannot imagine would be very helpful. Better to purchase the Nelson book.

How ironic that ten years after the approval of Fosamax, we are now seeing the ACTUAL effects of this poison. Do yourself a favor...do your own research and don't believe the hype in this book. Sponataneous fractures of the femur, osteonecrosis of the jaw, atrial fibrillation. THESE are the REAL effects of Fosamax and other drugs in its class. Osteoporosis is caused by an imbalance in your diet. (acidosis) A chemist once told me a couple of years back when I asked her if she'd ever consider taking this class of drug, "I would never put that stuff in my body...it's poison." Read the chapter in "Overdosed America" about osteoporosis and this drug. It is NOT the cure...but it will, in time, prove to be worse than the disease for many who unsuspectingly and blindly trusted their doctors and the pharmaceutical companies. It's all about money. This is one of the most widely prescribed drugs in THE WORLD, and we are just now beginning to see the havoc it wreaks on the human body. It stays in your system for TEN YEARS after you've taken your last pill. It's all smoke and mirrors. It only LOOKS like your bone density is increasing because it causes inflammation. Please, do yourself a BIG FAVOR and take calcium citrate supplements in a two to one ratio with chelated magesium. Do weight bearing exercise, and DON'T PUT THIS POISON INTO YOUR BODY.

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. I read it on the way home and decided I was at risk for osteoporosis. My mother had it and my grandmother. I am 45 and had an early menopause. I made the appointment for the bone density test and to my surprise I have low bone density. This book saved my life. Easy to read and describes the risk factors very clearly as well as the latest treatments. Thanks!