Description
Book SynopsisDiana Moran is here to help spread the word about treatments and preventative measures we can all take to tackle osteoporosis.
Written in association with the National Osteoporosis Society, this practical book is a must-have for anybody affected by osteoporosis. Packed with advice, friendly tips and ideas, and an overview of current research, and what we can all be doing to help ourselves live well.
As a sufferer of osteopenia herself (an early form of osteoporosis) Diana Moran is a strong advocate for exercise, early diagnosis, weight bearing exercise, vitamin D and other measures that can be taken to tackle osteoporosis.
This book contains specially designed exercises to help encourage a more active lifestyle and strengthen areas of weakness, alongside the important theory, and medical side of osteoporosis. This is an easy to digest, friendly guide for the general reader.
Trade ReviewA godsend in helping us all keep osteoporosis at bay. Diana herself is a living example that exercise little and often is the way to go! -- Anne Diamond
By following Diana's exercise programme we can all do something good for ourselves to keep our bones strong and the big O at bay. -- Angela Rippon
Diana's book is a lifesaver and a life enhancer. Warmly recommended. -- Lynn Faulds Wood
Diana Moran has promoted activity for decades, not only to slow the rate of bone loss but also to tackle the many other consequences of inactivity. This book is very, very important. -- Professor Sir Muir Gray
Osteoporosis is a painful condition and this brilliant book is full of advice and exercises. Diana is such a perfect example of how keeping fit and exercising can improve your life. -- Nerys Hughes
Diana is living, vibrant proof of the benefits of keeping active in later years. -- Aggie MacKenzie
As we all inevitably get older osteoporosis can cripple us in our best years - so thank you Diana for all your help and hard work aimed at stopping it in its tracks! -- Chris Tarrant
Thanks to Diana Moran, the pain of osteoporosis doesn't have to be inevitable. -- Christopher Biggins
Combines advice, information and guidance with a series of simple exercises suitable for all ages. -- People's Friend
Table of ContentsIntroduction Royal Osteoporosis Society Top Tips PART ONE 1. What is Osteoporosis? 2. Know Your Bones 3. Who is at Risk of Osteoporosis? 4. Bone Screening and Who is Eligible 5. Menopause and its Consequences 6. Drug Treatments for Osteoporosis 7. Diet, Supplements and Natural Alternatives
PART TWO 8. Why Do We Need to Exercise? 9. Exercise Plan Warm-Up 10. Upper Body Workout 11. Lower Body Exercise 12. Osteo Relief Exercises 13. Preventing Falls
