CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR NEW INFINITY OWNER!

The saying "they come in three's" very well applies to LORRAINE LEIPOLD of San Jose, California. Winning a new car was the culmination of her lucky streak this past year.  Meet Lorraine. 

SOY AND BONE HEALTH 

Soy is a staple food in Asia.  While Western studies have produced inconsistent results as far as linking soy to reduced risk of certain cancers, heart disease and osteoporosis, a 2010 review paper from North Carolina State University notes that the body's ability to convert soy isoflavones to a compound called equol may be key to getting health benefits.

Soy isoflavones may stimulate bone formation and also reduce bone loss, possibly due to their estgrogen-like activity. Researchers have noted, however, that different types of soy foods may have different effects on different people , depending on the bacteria in their intestines, genetics, and other factors. A 2008 analysis linked soy isoflavones to improved spinal density while a 2009 analysis concluded that they are unlikely to have a significant effect on bone density in the hip or spine.

Despite the inconsistencies, the 2010 North Carolina State University review concluded that "for many women, adding soy to an already healthful diet may be an appealing choice to help stave off bone loss in mid-life."

(source: The Wellness Reports: "Eating for Optimal Health," University of California, Berkeley School of Public Health)

Patient Education Classes (English & Spanish), Santa  Clara | October 22, 2011 

LFNC is offering a basic class for newly or recently-diagnosed lupus patients and their families and an intermediate class for long-time patients wanting to learn more about disease management. Click HERE  for details.  REGISTRATION REQUIRED.