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PJ Hamel

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Does Vitamin D Prevent Fractures?

Studies linking vitamin D supplements to a reduction in bone fractures have been all over the map, leading to confusion in the general public. Does a daily vitamin D pill help keep bones strong… or not? A new study, released last month, may explain why previous data has been so inconsistent; and comes up with a definitive answer.In recent... Read moreChevron
posted 08/08/2012, comments (0)|
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Elderly with Osteoporosis at Risk for Drug Interactions

As people get shorter, their medication list grows longer. As the medication list gets longer and people get older, the risk for drug interactions increases, so too does the risk of osteoporosis. Sometimes the treatments for osteoporosis can adversely interact with what is already on the medication list. Let’s take a look at some of the... Read moreChevron
posted 07/25/2012, comments (0)|
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PJ Hamel

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Vitamin D and Calcium Supplements: Yes or No?

Last month, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) released a draft recommendation that may significantly impact the way you think about vitamins and supplements. The new USPSTF recommendation states that postmenopausal women NOT take vitamin D and extra calcium to reduce the risk of fractures. But wait; there’s more to this... Read moreChevron
posted 07/16/2012, comments (0)|
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PJ Hamel

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Good Eats: Bone-Healthy Summer Foods

At last – summer’s here, and the days are longer. More daylight means you can get a refreshing walk in before work, and have plenty of time for pulling a few weeds and enjoying your garden after dinner.   Where you don’t want to spend a lot of time right now is the kitchen – but that doesn’t mean you can... Read moreChevron
posted 07/02/2012, comments (4)|
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Top Ten Foods High in Vitamin D

Vitamin D 3 is so important for our bones and is considered one of the building blocks for our skeletal architecture, that I thought we should tell you about the foods that are high in vitamin D content.  Here’s a list of the Top Ten Foods High in Vitamin D.   Cod Live Oil:  Cod liver oil provides 10001IU (1667% DV)... Read moreChevron
posted 06/30/2012, comments (5)|
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