Miriam E. Nelson Ph.D - Strong Women, Strong Bones

Praise for Dr. Miriam E. Nelsons Strong Women series

Strong Women, Strong Bones

I will strongly recommend this book to all my patients who are concerned about their bonesit isstraightforward and practical.

Robert Neer, M.D., director, Osteoporosis Center, Massachusetts General Hospital

For those to whom osteoporosis is a serious concern, this will be welcomed as a straightforward, single-purpose guide to its prevention and treatment.The diet and menu plans given here are easy to follow.Clear, sound help for those at particular risk.

Kirkus Reviews

Nelson and Wernickexplain in a clear and friendly manner how bones grow; osteoporosis risk factors; how to adjust the diet to include bone-essential nutrients; the types ofexercises thatpromote maximum bone health; and the latest osteoporosis treatment options.

Library Journal

Strong Women, Strong Hearts

Strong women need strong hearts, and this profoundly important book charts a path for both.

Mehmet C. Oz, M.D., FACS, professor and vice chair of surgery, Columbia University/New YorkPresbyterian

Heres an articulate, accurate, and comprehensive guide for women that equips them to take care of their hearts, by one of the authorities in the field. Im putting copies in my office for all my patients.

Marianne J. Legato, M.D., FACP, professor of clinical medicine, Columbia University, and founder and director, Partnership for Gender-Specific Medicine

Its never too late to take care of your heart, and this book is the first step in that direction.

Nancy L. Snyderman, M.D., vice president of medical education, Johnson & Johnson, and clinical professor, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine

Strong Women and Men Beat Arthritis

Can you beat arthritis? Yes. With fundamentally sound advice and a program offered by real experts in the fieldStrong Women and Men Beat Arthritis should be in the hands of people struggling with arthritisand also in the hands of their doctors.

Nancy L. Snyderman, M.D., vice president of medical education, Johnson & Johnson, and clinical professor, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine

As an athlete who has had injuries, I am concerned about my muscles and joints. This is a program that is easy to follow. Strong Women and Men Beat Arthritis provides the tools and motivation to keep my joints healthy as I grow older.

Pam Shriver, tennis champion

This clearly written self-care manual by Nelsonand her colleaguesshould be a boon to arthritis sufferers.Extremely helpful.

Publishers Weekly

Dr. Nelson and her colleagues present clear, practical, and scientifically based advice to allow people to take control of their arthritis.

John H. Klippel, M.D., medical director, Arthritis Foundation

Strong Women Eat Well

Miriam Nelson has done it again. Strong Women Eat Well is scientifically sound, full of nutritional strategies that are easy to follow, and clearly written. This is essential reading for every woman.

Irwin H. Rosenberg, M.D., former dean, Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy, Tufts University

Very readableA good follow-up to Nelsons Strong Women Stay Young, Strong Women Stay Slim, and Strong Women, Strong Bones; highly recommended.

Library Journal

Strong Women Stay Young

A vitally important book, based on solid scientific research, which for the first time offers hope to the woman who wants to live a long, vigorously active and healthy life to the fullest. It shows clearly that many of the changes associated with aging can be not only delayed, but even reversed.

Kenneth H. Cooper, M.D., MPH, author of The Aerobics Program for Total Well-Being

An essential tool for women of all ages.

C. Everett Koop, M.D., former United States Surgeon General

Dr. Nelson has provided women an outstanding opportunity to grow stronger, healthier, and younger.

William J. Evans, Ph.D., director, Nutrition, Metabolism, and Exercise Laboratory at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, and author of Biomarkers

A terrific book! Finally, a science-based program to help women of all ages live strong and vital lives.

Robert N. Butler, M.D., director, International Longevity Center, Mount Sinai Medical Center

Strong Women Stay Slim

This book is a gemthoroughly based in science, yet written to help women get started immediately to make their lives better today. Its jampacked with ready-to-go tools for success.

Barbara Harris, editor in chief, Shape magazine

This book is a winner! Miriam Nelson shows women how to take charge and lose weight from a position of strength. Finally theres a weight-loss program that appeals to our intelligence and promotes our fitness.

Billie Jean King, tennis champion

ALSO WRITTEN BY MIRIAM E. NELSON, PH.D .

Strong Women Stay Young

Strong Women Stay Slim

(with Sarah Wernick)

Strong Women Eat Well

(with Judy Knipe)

Strong Women and Men Beat Arthritis

(and Kristin R. Baker, Ph.D., and Ronenn Roubenoff, M.D., M.H.S., with Lawrence Lindner, M.A.)

The Strong Womens Journal

Strong Women, Strong Hearts

(and Alice H. Lichtenstein, D.Sc. with Lawrence Lindner, M.A.)

Strong Women, Strong Backs

(with Lawrence Lindner, M.A.)

Strong Women,

Strong Bones

EVERYTHING YOU NEED
TO KNOW TO PREVENT,
TREAT, AND BEAT
OSTEOPOROSIS

MIRIAM E. NELSON, PH . D .
with
S ARAH W ERNICK , PH . D .

A PERIGEE BOOK

A PERIGEE BOOK

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Copyright 2000 by Miriam E. Nelson Ph.D., and Sarah Wernick, Ph.D.

Illustrations by Wendy Wray / Vicki Morgan Associates, NYC

Cover design by Kiley Thompson

Photograph of Miriam Nelson copyright Millicent Harvey

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