While I think this glossary is helpful for newbies, I find the statement that "osteopenia comes before osteoporosis" misleading.  While I'm sure all people with osteoporosis start with osteopenia, not all people with osteopenia go on to develop osteoporosis, which is how some might take that statement.  As a mental health counselor who also does hypnosis I am very aware of the power of words and (unintentional) suggestions.  I do not receive the bone health newsletter bx I have osteoporosis, but rather because I have osteopenia and am doing all I can, including using the power of my mind, to make sure that I don't.  By the way, my bone density has improved in the two years since it was first diagnosed and that's without using any medications and focusing on my nutrition, vitamin intake, and exercise.

PJ Hamel

9/ 3/08 4:50pm

Thanks, Karen. I think I'll add a single word ("can") to clarify. I'm doing what I can to avoid osteoporosis, too, like you - vitamins/calcium and exercise. I'll see in November if it's helping. PJH