Complete Book of Bone Health (eBook)

Diane L. Schneider (Autor)

eBook Download: EPUB

2011
491 Seiten
Prometheus Books (Verlag)
978-1-61614-436-4 (ISBN)

Infos

This book compiles the latest information about bolstering bones, from prevention to treatment, into a single, easy-to-understand resource. The author, a leading expert on osteoporosis, covers everything you should know about your bones. Using evidence-based research, first-hand stories, and her own experience, she provides practical recommendations to optimize your bone health. Get the facts on: bone health basics; risk factors for bone loss and fractures; bone density "e;DXA"e; scans; exercise and nutrition; vitamin D; prescription medicines; controversial "e;hot topics"e;; complementary and alternative approaches; and common health problems and medicines affecting your bones. Designed to be practical and user-friendly, each chapter ends with a bottom-line summary, "e;The Bare Bones,"e; allowing you to easily reference issues of interest. This book is a clear, accurate, and up-to-date guide to improving bone health and contributing to a healthier life.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 27.9.2011
• Vorwort: Sally Ride
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Gesundheit / Leben / Psychologie ► Krankheiten / Heilverfahren
• Themenwelt: Medizin / Pharmazie ► Medizinische Fachgebiete ► Orthopädie
• Themenwelt: Medizin / Pharmazie ► Physiotherapie / Ergotherapie ► Behandlungstechniken
• ISBN-10: 1-61614-436-X / 161614436X
• ISBN-13: 978-1-61614-436-4 / 9781616144364