The Whole-Body Approach to Osteoporosis: How to Improve Bone Strength and Reduce Your Fracture Risk

by R. Keith Mccormick

No pill will cure you of osteoporosis. While medication can sometimes help, it won't fully address the underlying causes of your osteoporosis or osteopenia. To restore bone health, you'll need a targeted program combining the best bone-building strategies from traditional and holistic medicine. The Whole-Body Approach to Osteoporosis distills these complex strategies into a whole-body plan you can begin today to dramatically improve your bone strength and overall vitality. This comprehensive guide includes information

Genres: Health, Nonfiction, Self Help

200 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2009

Reviews

[Jeannie · Rating 4 out of 5]

I found this book very helpful. The author has personal experience with Osteoporosis and a medical practice in western MA. You can also here him speak on a podcast of the BoneCoach.

[Penny · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent book, great info. I will forever be reading this book

[Claire Binkley · Rating 4 out of 5]

I read the first two chapters in full (out of ten) then scanned the rest, to determine that at this stage in my life I myself am not at a great risk of suffering from this ailment. Personally, I think that I eat and exercise at sufficient levels to maintain myself as is. However, this book gave me a nice guideline for figuring out what osteoporosis is and whether I am at risk for suffering from this worldwide problem.

I enjoyed the diagrams the most. It reminded me of why I had picked to play a Cubone when I joined an online RPG 25 years ago. (Her name was Norra Flecka.) I drew a lot of bone-related drawings related to her family. (When she evolved to Marowak she had a daughter several years later named Isna Flecka, in the same vein of thought - as both Norra and Isna were not little flecks to be ignored.) I didn't realise what I had been setting myself up for - it ended up being so much confusing work to get along with worldwide members of a group I decided just to do my classwork since that was more straightforward.

Although I didn't strictly understand what a DHEA plan was I thought the idea was the important thing here. That is easily enough googled and it is Dehydroepiandrosterone. The little box that Google offered says: it is "a hormone produced by the body's adrenal glands. The body uses DHEA to make androgens and estrogens, the male and female sex hormones. DHEA levels peak at about age 25, then go down steadily as you get older." Technically I don't know what an adreal gland is either. I googled that it is "[a] small gland that makes steroid hormones, adrenaline, and noradrenaline. These hormones help control heart rate, blood pressure, and other important body functions. There are two adrenal glands, one on top of each kidney. Also called suprarenal gland."

Well, how about that.
Knowledge is power, right?

[Neil Hunt · Rating 4 out of 5]

A refreshing blend of practical nutritional advice and medical science

Identifies nutritional approaches to normalizing the body's skeletal health processes bad upon conical research and scientific findings.

Derives pharmaceutical approaches, their power and lunatics, and advocates for use where necessary, but only in conjunction with an approach to systemic health through nutrition and supplements.

Identifies biomarkers that can be tested to monitor the different mechanisms at work, so one can fine tune an approach to one's specific issues.

[Katherine · Rating 4 out of 5]

Interesting and very helpful source to improve your bone strength and reduce your fracture use. Osteoporosis does not only affect women, men can also suffer from it. This book explains the disease clearly, and also discusses the medications and life style changes that a person can do to help with the issue. This is a very informative source and a answer to many questions.

[Diane · Rating 4 out of 5]

A full-spectrum look at osteoporosis and ways to combat it. I made four pages of notes while reading this book. I wish Dr. McCormick was located in CA. Alas, he is not, so I will do the best I can with the doctors locally available. His suggestions about nutrition, exercise, lab tests, and supplemental intake will be helpful on my osteoporotic journey.

I've heard there is a new book by Dr. McCormick being published & should be coming out in 2022.
I will be watching for it.

[Lynn Gatehouse · Rating 5 out of 5]

Dr. McCormick himself was diagnosed with osteoporosis himself in his forties, though he was fit, athletic and had a healthy lifestyle. He made it his mission to find the cause of osteoporosis, rather than just getting treatment. I recommend this book for everyone. With Dr. McCormick's advice and tips, it could be possible to prevent or at least delay the onset of osteoporosis.

[CherylR · Rating 3 out of 5]

Quite thorough

This book was very thorough in ways to deal with osteoporosis. The bias is against traditional medicine and more for natural remedies. I do think it is worthwhile for a different approach.

[Lisa · Rating 4 out of 5]

This comprehensive, informative book dispenses lots of practical advice on using food, supplements, and exercise to improve bone health. It could have used more discussion about specific recommended exercises, but that feels like a minor flaw. Overall, it’s empowering and thorough. Recommended.

[Kristy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Easy to read and follow approach to optimize your bone strength. A must read for anyone with a family history of fractures or osteoporosis. Get your DEXA scan to measure your bone density and follow these diet, lifestyle, supplement, and lab recommendations to maintain and monitor your bones.

[Sharon · Rating 3 out of 5]

Much of this book is too technical for me to appreciate, but the author deftly makes his case for avoiding osteoporosis. The summary of what the author has found to work in this regard is included in the final chapter, and it is quite helpful.

[Susie Lowe · Rating 5 out of 5]

Because of my recent diagnosis and so much confusion after seeing three doctors, I found this book one of the best to give me a complete understanding of my disease and what comes next.

[Carol Chapman · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good information, although the book is from 2008 so perhaps the information may be dated. I skimmed past parts of it.

[Sonia · Rating 5 out of 5]

So far this been the most helpful information on bone health. It's too bad women wait until dexa scores pass the .2.5 to deal with bone health.

[Candice · Rating 3 out of 5]

I think a degree in biochemistry would help me with this book. It was a lot to process.

[Teresa · Rating 3 out of 5]

Picked this out because osteopenia has shown up on my recent Dexa scans - and I need to continue with my prednisone. 

It's full of information that boils down (in my mind) to the obvious - eat really well - exercise - don't lose too much weight - take care of your digestive system.

The way he pushed gluten-free diets and the evils of PPI's annoyed me a lot. But I finished the book and will keep it around for reference. I think. 

Now I'm looking for a good exercise/stretching guide to be in the best shape in case my bone density gets worse.

The book cover is a bit deceiving...