On Fri, 15 Feb 2002 14:53:37 -0500 Richard Geller <[log in to unmask]> writes: > From: "chich" <[log in to unmask]> > <snip> I'm sold on this whole thing now. My question is this.....is this > diet safe for osteoporosis prevention? My whole family has > suffered from brittle bones and it scares me to think I will > follow down that path. Richard wrote: > I don't really know. This is a great question. > I don't want to start the hormone replacement theraphy (HRT) > argument again here, but for peri- and post-menopausal women, I believe *natural* progesterone cream (not yam and not a drug company concoction) helps retain bone mass. Ardeith writes: From what is "natural" progesterone cream made if not yams? And.......if this lady has a family history of brittle bones, she may be one of the women for home HRT is a blessing...... despite its risks. An exercise program can help as they tell me exercise strengthens bones....... Aren't their calcium supplements that contain calcium in a form our bodies can utilize it? Seems I've read there are......... [log in to unmask] Walk The Path With Practical Feet! ________________________________________________________________ GET INTERNET ACCESS FROM JUNO! Juno offers FREE or PREMIUM Internet access for less! Join Juno today! For your FREE software, visit: http://dl.www.juno.com/get/web/.