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One out of every three postmenopausal women is a victim of osteoporosis, a disease that weakens the bones, leaving them less dense and more fragile, more vulnerable to fracture. A thin build, or Caucasian or Asian descent, can increase your risk of osteoporosis.
To preserve bone mass, researchers nationwide are now recommending that women start with two key lifestyle strategies: regular weight-bearing exercise, like walking, and a diet with plenty of natural, minimally-processed foods like vegetables, beans, and whole grains, and moderate servings of calcium-rich, nonfat dairy foods--essentially the Pritikin® Eating Plan. The Pritikin Eating Plan is a rich source of virtually all the nutrients that help keep bones strong.
To help women assess their bone strength, the Pritikin Longevity Center offers state-of-the-art screening:  DEXA®, the first ultra-sound-based bone densitometer reviewed and approved by the FDA. No other type of bone density test in the world can match DEXA for dependability and accuracy. Other tests, like ultrasounds, are inaccurate, and standard x-rays do not detect osteoporosis until one-fourth of the bone mass is already lost. The DEXA Scan measures your exact bone mineral content and detects as little as one percent of bone loss, revealing your true risk for developing osteoporosis and serious fractures.
It is important to know your susceptibility to bone loss, especially if you have risk factors in addition to age. By accurately detecting osteoporosis with DEXA advanced technology, you and your doctor can take the right steps to treat the disease - before you're at risk of fracture - as well as prevent further bone loss.
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