Dr. Susan Brown PhD has pioneered the natural approach to bone health for over 30 years. She was the first to prove that using only natural methods, nearly every woman can build strong bones for life. Incorporating her research and the latest science, her six-point natural program has helped tens of thousands of women take control of their bone health and enjoy long, active, happy lives.
Dr. Susan Brown Ph.D
The 6 Steps to the Better Bones, Better Body Program
Step 1: Asses What is Really Going on
It is very difficult to solve a problem you don’t understand. The first step in the Better Bones, Better Body Program is to assess your individual case.
- Are you currently losing bone?
- Is your bone loss excessive?
- What type of osteoporosis or osteopenia do you have?
- Have you had all the medical tests that are necessary to determine any hidden causes of your bone loss?
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Step 2: Slight Dietary Tweaks
Much of the success we have had with the Better Bones, Better Body program comes from our appreciation of the importance of pH balance. Gaining and maintaining a slightly alkaline balance is essential maximizing lifelong bone health. Your first-morning urine measurement can provide great insights into your mineral adequacy. A first-morning urine pH reading of less than 6.5 is an indirect sign of low mineral reserves.
Step 3: Boost Your Nutrient Intake
Dr. Brown has researched over the past 30 years that there is at least 20 nutrients that are critical to rebuilding and maintaining bone strength as we age.
Step 4: Weight-Bearing & Mindful Exercise
It is well documented that bone grows in strength according to the load put upon it. It is also clear that muscles and bone form one single unit and as we build muscle we build bone. All this is to say that a serious exercise program is an essential component in the Better Bones Program. Many types of exercise help build bone, and we provide a variety of possible exercise programs and tools for you to chose from.
Step 5: Increase Digestion & Detoxification
There is no getting around the fact that we are what we eat. While our body is formed by the food we eat, this food is of little value if not digested and assimilated properly. Over the decades I have seen poor digestion again and again linked to declining bone strength. Uncovering any digestive weakness and strengthening digestion is a “must-do” for all the other steps of the program to work harmoniously
Step 6: Breathe
Here’s a secret about bone health . . . our emotions are key overlooked players. In particular, the hormones of distress directly damage bone. Learning how to ease a worried mind and create emotional resilience helps promote stronger bones and greater happiness. Unfortunately, even the way modern medicine speaks about osteoporosis causes stress and anxiety. As I like to say “Don’t let them scare you.” Take heart and take action . . . you have the potential to heal and grow stronger.