Dr. Lani's No-Nonsense Bone Health Guide: The Truth About Density Testing, Osteoporosis Drugs, and Building Bone Quality at Any Age

by Lani Simpson DC CCD, Claude Arnaud MD FACE (Foreword)

Part whistle-blower book, part bone health bible, Dr. Lani’s No-Nonsense Bone Health Guide is the first consumer book to expose the shocking difficulty of getting an accurate bone density reading and the serious risks of long-term use of osteoporosis medications, which are often prescribed based on inaccurate readings. In addition to this vital information about bone density testing, Dr. Lani Simpson cuts through the confusion and inaccuracies surrounding osteoporosis and explains what readers can do now to build and maintain healthy bones for life. Dr. Simpson shares her well-rounded, whole-body approach to bone health, including discussions of digestive health, diet, supplements, exercise, and how aging affects the bones. Readers learn surprising facts about what foods and medicines might hurt bone health and which ones will help build strong bones. Also included is a thorough discussion of calcium supplementation and how to do it right. Dr. Lani’s No-Nonsense Bone Health Guide is the key to long, healthy, fracture-free golden years.

Genres: Health

320 pages, Paperback

First published August 12, 2014

Reviews

[Ellen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Dr. Lani's No-Nonsense Bone Health Guide: The Truth about Density Testing, Osteoporosis Drugs, and Building Bone Quality at Any Age.

I was researching Prolia in treating osteoporosis and it's side effect

Chapter 6: page 145-146 Osteoporosis Medications: Worth the Risk?
Denosumab (Prolia) is like bisphosphonates as it prevents removal of old bone but it does NOT suppress mature osteoblasts as bisphosphonates. It was approved by the FDA in 2010.
It does suppress the immune system by binding with T cells & C cells. In a very small % infection has occurred. Results of clinical trials indicated that Prolia reduced spinal fractures by 68% and hip fractures by 40% over 3 years.
Once Prolia is discontinued you may likely lose what you've gained.
Side effects won't be known until thousands have used Prolia for years.

[Julia Simpson-Urrutia · Rating 3 out of 5]

Some people love this book, but frankly it scared the hell out of me. It is full of nightmarish what-can-go-wrong anecdotes. How negative can you get? I instantly looked for hope, got Algeacal and Strontium Citrate and got rid of this book. It might be good if you don't have bone problems yet but if it makes you take poison (the common American approach, no thanks to Sally Fields), I cannot see how it can be considered beneficial.

[Rose · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is one of the most complete treatments (no pun intended) of bone health I've seen in the past few years. It covers everything from a non-technical and comprehensible description of osteoporosis and its various diagnostic tools and treatment options to proper nutrition and excercise for bone health. There are enough cautionary statements to give any reader pause, but as Dr. Simpson is encouraging the reader to be a full partner in treatment and understanding, that isn't necessarily a bad thing!

I read a library copy of this book but am considering purchasing a copy to have on my home shelf for reference purposes.

If you're interested in learning more about your bones and how to care for them, especially as you age, I'd highly recommend this book.

[Susie Lowe · Rating 4 out of 5]

After a recent diagnosis I was looking for more information. This book was one of the two that helped me understand my disease more than a doctor visit...or two...or three...could.

[Deb · Rating 4 out of 5]

Lots of information everyone should know!

[Mark White · Rating 3 out of 5]

Information on osteoporosis is hard to find in a digestible form. This book was welcome from that point of view and for that reason gets 3 stars. But as Dr Lani herself says, do your own research! Having done a bit of that I figure there is some excellent advice in this book but also a lot of quackery. Near as I can figure the crackpot theories she espouses (mixed in with the solid stuff) won't do you any harm but they absolutely won't do you any good either. Case in point: acid forming foods. Even Wikipedia knocks that on the head pretty promptly. And then there is the strange obsession with the shape of your poos (near as I can tell a carry over from some strange 19th century theories). A large part of the book is taken up with horror stories of poor souls caught up in the weaknesses of the US bone scanning system. Not applicable if you live somewhere with proper regulation and training, but I guess it gives an insight into what some people face.

[Diana · Rating 4 out of 5]

A comprehensive guide to most everything on the subject of osteoporosis: testing, diagnosis, and treatments, both traditional and alternative.