Strong Women, Strong Bones: Everything You Need to Know to Prevent, Treat, and Beat Osteoporosis, Updated Edition Paperback – April 4, 2006

Every woman needs this book! This is a book your doctor should have given you. Women need the information in this book at all ages in their lives. Like she points out in the book, you are never to old to start getting stronger.I got this book after being diagnosed with osteoporosis. I wish I would have gotten it years ago. I believe I could have avoided the diagnosis of osteoporosis in my life. But, it's not too late. I quit taking all those nasty drugs they give you for osteoporosis and started doing the strengthening exercises recommended in this book. I have started slowly and will work my way up to the more advanced ones she shows in the later chapters. That's one of the good things about this book. Anyone can do it at any stage of mobility and age.The book is wonderfully written in layman's terms. There's no doctor mumbo jumbo in it. There are sections on nutrition and supplements also. I feel some of the supplement information is a little outdated. However, that doesn't take anything away from the book. It's still a great book. Who doesn't want to stay young and have strong bones? You can do that at any age. Just read this book. Highly recommend.

This is my forever Bone’s BIBLE HELPS with my bones to continue to grow in side the bone so to not hollow out.. Doctor does None density Test I ask 2 yrs… feeling great at 69.

I appreciated the mechanical explanations of how bone loss occurs, and how various factors interfere or help prevent bone density loss. The diet and exercise recommendations are also sound and specific. I found this book to be hopeful and helpful. However, since it's copyright is 2000, I assume the medication information needs an update.

I have used Strong Women Stay Young for many years, so I was expecting more from a book from the same author. The book certainly covers a lot, but the exercise program seems to be for a very sedentary 80-year-old. Anyone who is physically fit and is trying to strengthen their bones will not find the program challenging enough until at least several weeks in. Because the book was published years ago, the information about bone-strengthening medication is dated. And it focuses too much on the hips and spine, and never even mentions the femur bones, which is where some of us are experiencing bone loss. The dietary portion discussing ways to add more calcium-rich foods into your diet was marginally helpful. But overall, the book was just disappointing. I'm going to stick with the exercises in Strong Women Stay Young, with a few additions from this book.

"Strong Women, Strong Bones" by Miriam E. Nelson, Ph.D. was a book recommended to my wife who had some concerns about osteoporosis.As stated on the book cover, it provides "Everything you need to Know to Prevent, Treat, and Beat Osteoporosis."Optimistically, the first section of the book relates that osteoporosis is preventable. then this section gives examples of women who had questions and the course of health treatment that Dr. Nelson recommended. In one case, a woman joined a strength training class and how that helped her.There is also a section of myths of osteoporosis.Section II is titled, Check out your bones. It asks "Are you at risk? Then the book gives examples of why a person might be at risk. In this section my wife appreciated the explanation of the bone density test and how to interpret test results.The items of importance are too numerous to list each one but I would like to mention a section "The Newest Bone Nutrients" that tell of potassium, magnesium and more.My wife liked the ideas about diet and is passing the ideas she got to a friend who also intends on purchasing it.

My mother had 5 hip replacements. When the last one was done, her bones were virtually transparent. When I found out I have osteopena, a huge alarm went off. I don't want to have my mother's experience as I get older. My doctor told em to do weight strengthening exercise and not to fall. I had no idea what kind of exercises would work. I saw this book when I went in for my bone density scan. I decided to get it when I got the analysis. It's highly readable. Jam packed with great strengthening exercises and a program for working through them. The author dispels myths about exercises that are supposed to be helpful - like walking. And she discusses foods that are helpful, too. I now send this book to friends and clients.

This book has lots of useful information about bone health and ways to promote it. The explanation of the bone density numbers is very informative. Women get many recommendations about what to do and this book takes the time to explain it all. I bought this book on the recommendation of a friend who is doing the exercise program and has increased her bone density numbers. The book is worth the price for the information that it includes even if you do not choose to do the exercise routine.

I enjoy this book. I have been diagnosed with osteoporosis. I know that the info on medications is probably outdated; however, there is valuable info there that I hope to use in consultation with my doctor concerning the best steps for me going forward. I also like the exercises she gives. I am doing the exercises and have hope that I can stop the osteoporosis from continuing as I'm only 64. I look forward to a long, active life!