Carol W.

I have read the adverts for this website. I have not subscribed since i do not have osteoporosis. The reason I dont worry about this disease is that I have not had a bone density exam in 25 years. Like many other medical tests especially given to older people the risk of overdiagnosis is high. Bone density has become the protocol for those over 50. This based on an underlying belief that old age itself is a disease. I refuse to become a victim to this kind of thinking. More and more doctors are telling us that if we lead a good lifestyle, good diet, normal weight, no smoking, little alcohol and plenty of physical activity we can beat the "ravages" of getting older. I believe we need good doctors. I had a fracture the other day after a fall and asked a very eminent Sydney (Australia) hand surgeon if i should take a bond density test. No you dont need that he said you are very active.
I applaud Vivian Goldschmitt. Who is a professional woman. She has dedicated herself to researching the alternative method of building and maintaining healthy bones. Even though she touches on controversial issues like the efficacy of dairy in bone health, I am sure that many doctors would agree 100% with her.