{"title":"Dr. Lani Simpson","description":"\u003cp\u003eDR. LANI SIMPSON, DC, CCD, is a chiropractic doctor and Certified Clinical Densitometrist who was the first alternative physician to earn the CCD certification, demonstrating proficiency in reading and analyzing bone density test results. She is the author of \u003cem\u003eDr. Lani’s No-Nonsense Bone Health Guide\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eDr. Lani’s No-Nonsense Sun Health Guide\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSimpson received her Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Life Chiropractic College West in 1983 and cofounded the East Bay Menopause and PMS Center and the Osteoporosis Diagnostic Center in Berkeley, California. She hosted the PBS program Stronger Bones, Longer Life, which aired nationally in 2016.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen she’s not writing, Simpson treats patients using a multidisciplinary and holistic approach, specializing in bone density, osteoporosis, and women’s health, and gives continuing education seminars to health professionals.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLani lives in Berkeley, California.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDr. Lani Simpson’s books are published by Hunter House, an imprint of Turner Publishing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrowse more: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/books-new-releases\"\u003eNew Releases\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/award-winning-books\"\u003eAward-Winning Books\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"dr-lanis-no-nonsense-bone-health-guide-the-truth-about-density-testing-osteoporosis-drugs-and-building-bone-quality-at-any-age","title":"Dr. Lani's No-Nonsense Bone Health Guide: The Truth About Density Testing, Osteoporosis Drugs, and Building Bone Quality at Any Age","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePart whistle-blower book, part bone health bible, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDr. Lani’s No-Nonsense Bone Health Guide\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e is the first consumer book to expose the shocking difficulty of getting an accurate bone density reading and the serious risks of long-term use of osteoporosis medications, which are often prescribed based on inaccurate readings. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn addition to this vital information about bone density testing, Dr. Lani Simpson cuts through the confusion and inaccuracies surrounding osteoporosis and explains what readers can do \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003enow\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e to build and maintain healthy bones for life. Dr. Simpson shares her well-rounded, whole-body approach to bone health, including discussions of digestive health, diet, supplements, exercise, and how aging affects the bones. Readers learn surprising facts about what foods and medicines might hurt bone health and which ones will help build strong bones. Also included is a thorough discussion of calcium supplementation and how to do it right. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDr. Lani’s No-Nonsense Bone Health Guide\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e is the key to long, healthy, fracture-free golden years.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- amazon-buylink --\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003eWe earn a commission for purchases made through the following links.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/0897936612\/ref=nosim?tag=tpcecomm-20\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow\"\u003eshop for this title at Amazon\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c!-- \/amazon-buylink --\u003e\u003c!-- bookshop-buylink --\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bookshop.org\/book\/9780897936613\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eshop for this title at Bookshop.org\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c!-- \/bookshop-buylink --\u003e","brand":"Dr. Lani Simpson, DC, CCD","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":40593311891643,"sku":"9780897936613","price":23.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":40593311924411,"sku":"9781681625683","price":30.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0563\/7786\/8475\/files\/9780897936613_FC_mockup_v2_1623746406_44b565e2-5b56-48ce-96c9-daea892b6222.jpg?v=1790966117"},{"product_id":"dr-lanis-no-nonsense-sun-health-guide-the-truth-about-vitamin-d-sunscreen-sensible-sun-exposure-and-skin-cancer","title":"Dr. Lani's No-Nonsense Sun Health Guide: The Truth about Vitamin D, Sunscreen, Sensible Sun Exposure and Skin Cancer","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDon’t Get Burned!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn her newest book, Dr. Lani Simpson provides readers with no-nonsense, easy-to-understand advice about the sun and how our bodies react to sun exposure. This go-to-guide for all members of the family includes: practical information about how to obtain vitamin D from the sun safely, how to protect yourself and your family from sunburns, and how to find safe sunscreen products. This book examines how our ancestors worshiped the sun and how those beliefs shaped our modern relationship with the sun. \u003cem\u003eDr. Lani’s No-Nonsense Sun Health Guide\u003c\/em\u003e advocates for a conscious and respectful relationship with the sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe sun is now listed as a carcinogen, this is true, especially when we allow our skin to burn and neglect basic sun protection. And we also need vitamin D, which is produced when certain rays interact with exposed skin. There are hundreds of conditions that have been associated with vitamin D deficiency including: multiple cancers, hormone imbalances, bone loss and osteoporosis and multiple sclerosis. So, how do we get this essential vitamin from the sun without damaging our skin that could end up causing skin cancers? Is taking a vitamin D supplement the answer?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe fact is, not enough and too much vitamin D can result in health consequences.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAs a complete guide, it contains chapters on skin cancers, how to identify them, and as well as available treatment options. The final chapter covers the importance of sunlight itself that fosters our natural circadian rhythms for a good night’s sleep. These questions, and many more, are addressed in \u003cem\u003eDr. Lani’s No-Nonsense Sun Health Guide.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis go-to-guide also reveals the truth about:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003esun exposure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003evitamin D\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003esun tanning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eskin cancer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003echemicals in skin products\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003esunscreen chemicals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003einsomnia and the sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Dr. Lani Simpson, DC, CCD","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":42737499439320,"sku":"","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":42737499472088,"sku":"","price":27.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0563\/7786\/8475\/files\/9781684423026_FC_mockup_v2_1649774037_94194e96-9aaf-472a-bea5-169de08ca5bf.jpg?v=1790985650"}],"url":"https:\/\/turnerpublishing.com\/collections\/author-dr-lani-simpson.oembed","provider":"Turner Publishing","version":"1.0","type":"link"}