Osteoporosis: The Long Road Back, One Woman's Story

This is the story of one woman's struggle with, and triumph over, osteoporosis - the disease that affects a quarter of a million women in Canada and over twenty million in the United States. In simple language, the book clearly defines the causes and effects of the disorder, and stresses the importance of proper nutrition and exercise as preventive measures for those at risk. This is a self-help guide that offers an overall message of hope and emphasizes the positive role a patient can play in self-rehabilitation.