Our first mission is nutrition education. Read recent articles about Bones subjects. http://www.NaturalGrocers.com en-us http://www.naturalgrocers.com/rssfeed.php?topic=Bones 2009-11-19 Vitamin D plays diverse and profound roles in health -- it lowers the risk of weak muscles and bones, cancer, heart disease, and depression. But the latest -- and very troubling -- news is that the average blood levels of vitamin D among Americans ... http://www.naturalgrocers.com/health_article.php?article=340 2009-10-13 Before I start this discussion I must confess I have omitted discussing vitamin D and osteoporosis. Most practitioners consider Vitamin D as an essential ingredient in any treatment plan for osteoporosis to the degree I take it for granted and would li ... http://www.naturalgrocers.com/health_article.php?article=318 2009-08-29 Our understanding of healthy bones got a little more complicated late last year, the consequence of an eye-opening study on serotonin and bone health. Serotonin is a neurotransmitter that influences mood. General medical opinion is that low seroto ... http://www.naturalgrocers.com/health_article.php?article=261 2009-08-29 Vitamin K has been garnering plenty of interest in nutrition circles, and the latest study has found that supplements of this vitamin can reduce the risk of bone fractures and cancer in women. Angela M. Cheung, MD, PhD, of the University of To ... http://www.naturalgrocers.com/health_article.php?article=260 2009-08-28 Summary: A down-to-earth discussion for men and women by nutritional expert Roslyn Rogers about balancing hormones for a healthy heart, strong bones, weight management, energy and great digestion for creating the best and healthiest years of your life. ... http://www.naturalgrocers.com/health_article.php?article=254 2009-06-22 Researchers from the Joslin Diabetes Center in Boston analyzed blood levels of vitamin D in 128 boys and girls with type-1 diabetes. The subjects ranged in age from about 10 to 13 years old. Only one of every four subjects had adequate levels of vitam ... http://www.naturalgrocers.com/health_article.php?article=88 2009-04-03 Vitamin D can protect the heart, lower the risk of some cancers, treat seasonal affective disorder, and much more, but most people aren't getting optimal levels of this essential vitamin. A supplement that could significantly cut the risk of develo ... http://www.naturalgrocers.com/health_article.php?article=45 2009-03-23 Researchers at Tufts University studied the vitamin C intake and risk of osteoporosis among 5,200 elderly men and women. Dietary vitamin C protected against bone loss, whereas a combination of dietary and supplemental vitamin C protected against bone lo ... http://www.naturalgrocers.com/health_article.php?article=38 2009-03-09 This meal incorporates several great bonebuilding foods and makes enough to serve a family of four. Better yet, the total cost is just under $20. To boost the bone-building potential of this meal serve it with mineral water garnished with fresh lemo ... http://www.naturalgrocers.com/health_article.php?article=27 2009-03-09 There is a surprising new therapy to increase bone density that may decrease the odds of fracturing a femur or hip as one gets older. Recall the movie, Karate Kid , and download from your memory the image of the kid, balancing on one foot on a lo ... http://www.naturalgrocers.com/health_article.php?article=26 2009-03-09 Soda is a serious threat to bone health , not to mention overall health. There are so many good reasons to eliminate soda, yet for many it can be a difficult habit to break. Try one of these alternati ... http://www.naturalgrocers.com/health_article.php?article=25 2009-03-10 You know it\'s important to have strong bones, but do you know how to build and maintain them? Sorry, your morning glass of milk doesn\'t count. Furthermore, do you know the lifestyle, medical, and dietary factors that may weaken your bones? Unfort ... http://www.naturalgrocers.com/health_article.php?article=24