"U.S. doctor visits for osteoporosis increased nearly fivefold from 1994 to 2003, but probably half of all women with the bone-thinning disease still have not been diagnosed, a study reports today."
Isn't it funny. I think milk consumption is also up fivefold during that time. Americans are also eating more meat than ever before, thanks to the Atkins craze (the diet actually dates back to the Civil War, and further).
Here's a little known secret: excess protein is known (or at least suspected) to leak calcium from your bone. So the more protein you eat, or drink (as in milk), you are doing more to increase your chances of osteoporosis - a rare condition found among vegetarians.
Other than diet, a good way to keep your calcium is to exercise, and in particular, lift weights. The more stress on your bones, the stronger they will get.
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"There is no creator" - the Dalai Lama. These are words of common sense, and it tells me that "spirituality" has nothing in particular to do with a belief in the supernatural. But then, those of us who grew up in the seventies watching "Kung Fu" already knew that being a vegan, atheist who follows the path of the buddha can reach enlightenment.
All kidding aside, what does a vegetarian atheist have to say? Stick around and you'll find out! Politically I'm rather liberal, but I do like to listen to staunch conservative talk show host Michael (the 'Whiner') Savage so I'll probably be mentioning him from time to time in my weblogs. So for now, how about some talk of broccoli, carrots and peas? Recipe's anyone??
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