A Better Bone Strengthening Program
Most osteoporosis prevention and treatment programs just focus on increasing
bone density with calcium supplements and medications. But just increasing
bone density alone does not necessarily reduce fracture risk. 
Be Bone Strong! takes a balanced, proactive approach strengthening
not just bones but the whole you!

Healthy Bones Are Created
Healthy bones come from a healthy body. Be Bone Strong! combines regular
FUN physical activity, healthy foods, proper supplementation and stress reduction
techniques to strengthen your bones. Be Bone Strong! improves your health while
boosting both your physical and mental strength. Be Bone Strong! keeps you
strong and fracture free for the rest of your life! 

Be Bone Strong! provides the following benefits:

• Improved Bone Quality
• Better Balance and Flexibility
• Stronger Muscles and Bones
• Healthier Eating and Cooking Habits
• Stress Reduction Techniques
• Cutting Edge Bone Strengthening Supplements
• Personal and Professional Support

The "Big 5 For Healthy Bones" 
Your individual osteoporosis program will depend on previous fracture, DEXA scores
and lifestyle history. Our goal is to help you strenghten your bones with minimal
or no medications. There are no "magic bullets" when it comes to bone strength.
Remember, no one supplement, activity or lifestyle change will fix your osteoporosis.
It takes a balanced and combined effort of not 1 but 5 major lifestyle changes to
imporve bone strength.

The "Big 5 For Healthy Bones" are:  

1. A diet that contains more fruits and vegetables. Fruits and veggies contain
greater amounts of water and minerals with generally lesser amounts of
animal protein.

2. Adequate water intake. Water is very important in helping the kidneys regulate
pH and detoxify the body.

3. Stress reduction activities. These help lower cortisol and homocystein levels
to reduce calcium loss.

4. Year round vitamin D3 levels in the 50-80 ng/mL (or 125-200 nM/L). These
levels are confirmed by 25-hydroxyvitamin D testing.

5. Sufficient weight bearing exercise to improve balance and stimulate muscle
growth. Weight bearing activity is essential for bone strengthening and is checked by
regular full body strength testing.

It's Not Wise to Wait
The current wait and see approach to preventing and treating osteoporosis is
"too little too late." Many people think that taking adequate calcium and vitamin D
alone is enough to prevent bone loss or repair damaged bones, but it is not.
According to NOF, one in two women  and one in four men over age 50 will have an
osteoporosis-related fracture in her/his remaining lifetime. Up to 90 percent of
peak bone mass is acquired by age 18 in girls and age 20 in boys. Youth is
the best time to "invest" in bone health. But realistically, you can strengthen
your bones at any age if you follow the right program. Be Bone Strong! helps
mothers, daughters and whole families participate in health and fitness activities
that build strong bones, bodies and minds at any age. 

Important Osteoporosis Prevention Information

Why are Healthy Bones So Important?
Without strong and healthy bones, fractures can develop in your spine and hips. Fractures increase your chance of losing mobility and decreasing the quality of life as you mature. Current osteoporosis prevention and for treatment approaches wait too long for intervention allowing your bones to lose calcium to critical levels. 

How Your Bones Rebuild
Your bones are constantly gaining and losing calcium. Osteoporosis only occurs when your bones lose calcium faster than they gain it. Physical activity, healthy eating, proper supplementation and low stress living are all important in strong, healthy bones. Here's how all the components work together:

• Weight bearing exercises stimulate your bones to demand and absorb calcium and phosphorus
• Calcium and phosphorus rich foods provide your bones with natural sources of essential minerals 
• Nutritional supplements supply important companion nutrients, such as vitamin D, for maximum calcium absorption and retention
• Stress reduction keeps cortisol levels at normal levels  minimizing calcium loss and promoting proper hormone balance 

You're a Role Model... Like it or Not
Maximum bone density is reached at age 20. Teach your daughters good bone health behavior... keep them from falling into unhealthy behavior cycles at a young age. Fresh Start is a great way to spend quality time while you teach your daughters to choose healthy foods, reduce stress and make being physical active as normal as brushing their teeth. Have fun as a family learning to cook healthy meals, participate in physical activity and develop healthy body images. Most importantly, set the example and show your daughters how to grow up to be healthy adults.

Mind and Body 
Your body responds to high stress living by elevating cortisol levels. In turn, high cortisol depletes calcium from your bones and negatively affects your heart, immune system and metabolism. Strengthening both your body and mind is not just good for healthy bones; it ensures your long term health as well. Getting your stress levels under control balances hormones, maintains normal calcium levels in your bones and restores overall good health.

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