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.........
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