10 Steps to Preventing, Halting, and Managing Osteoporosis

As little as a decade ago it was uncommon to hear mention of osteoporosis. But now, this "silent crippler" is a household word. Just like heart health and cancer prevention, the preservation of life-long bone health is a topic of growing public concern. Current statistics on osteoporosis in the US are as follows:

• Today, 10 million people suffer from osteoporosis.
• Each year over 1 1/2 million osteoporotic fractures occur.
• 1 out of 6 women will suffer a hip fracture during their lifetime.
• The cost of osteoporosis in the U.S. now exceeds $38 million a day or $13.8 billion a year.
• For those who live into their late 80's, 1 out of 3 women will suffer a hip fracture, as will 1 out of 6 men.

Susan E. Brown, Ph.D., CNS, medical anthropologist and certified clinical nutritionist, directs The Osteoporosis Education Project and the Nutrition Education and Consulting Service (NECS) in East Syracuse, NY. In this presentation she will (1) provide new science-based perspectives on the nature, causes, and best prevention/treatment of osteoporosis; and (2) help you develop your own comprehensive Better Bones, Better Body® Program.