Osteoporosis has become a common scourge, afflicting people — especially women — in ever-growing numbers. Yet some osteoporosis drugs are dangerous. Not only do they increase your risk for bone fractures, they may also cause heart problems and kill bone tissue in your jaw. Are women genetically programmed to develop weak, brittle bones? The answer is an emphatic “No!”

Your Bones uncovers the real culprits responsible for this epidemic. The book will not only teach you how to identify those factors in your life that are putting your bones at risk; it will also arm you with cutting-edge information you need to prevent osteoporosis and maintain strong , healthy bones for life, naturally, relying on diet, supplements, and exercise.

Lara Pizzorno is the managing editor for Longevity Medicine Review and the senior medical editor for SaluGenecists, Inc. She is the co-author of The Encyclopedia of Healing Foods. Her husband, Joseph Pizzorno, is one of the founders of Bastyr University.

Her latest book, Your Bones, is available in the Bastyr Bookstore or online. Please call the bookstore at (425) 602-3027 if you have any questions about the event.