One DEXA scan said severe osteoporosis; another said mild osteopenia. Amanda J Butler explores the new technologies changing how we see, and build, our bones.
Between the Pill Bottle and the Barbell: New Technologies for Osteoporosis
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The Wellness Column
by Amanda
An exploration of everything wellness in Mallorca and beyond, conscious living, holistic practitioners, events, activities, wellbeing and more, written from the heart of the island.
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Understanding Life After 40: Womanhood Through Perimenopause, Menopause and Beyond
A day of expert talks, breathwork and connection for women navigating perimenopause, menopause and beyond, at Sadhana Works in Palma on Saturday 17 October.
The Power of Therapeutic Touch: Oncology Massage and Skincare in Mallorca
At Sacred Space Palma, Jas Panesar combines more than two decades of therapeutic bodywork with personalised massage, Natura Bissé skincare and specialist oncology wellbeing care.
What’s Really in Your Morning Cup?
We hear plenty about caffeine and sugar, but far less about the bag, the pod and the farm behind our morning cup. Here is what the research says, and how I now choose my tea and coffee.
Active, Fit and Still Losing Bone? Why Strength Training Matters
Walking, cycling, yoga and Pilates support health, but bones also need progressive resistance and carefully selected impact. Here is how to train safely and effectively after a low-bone-density diagnosis.
Nit de l’Art Palma 2026: When the City Becomes an Art Gallery
For one September night, Palma’s galleries, museums and courtyards open their doors and contemporary art spills onto the streets. Inside Nit de l’Art 2026.
Energetic Healing in Mallorca: How to Reconnect With Yourself and Reclaim Your Life
Mallorca-based therapist and energetic coach Silke Maria Haas explains why we can appear to have it all yet still feel depleted, and shares five simple ways to reconnect with ourselves.
The Hormone Chapter: What HRT Really Does for Your Bones, and Why the 2002 Panic Got It Wrong
Bone loss tracks the fall of oestrogen, yet for twenty years most of us were never told. Here is what HRT really does for your bones, why the 2002 panic was misread, and whether it is ever too late to start after an osteoporosis diagnosis.
Healthy Habits For Everyday Wellbeing
The small, evidence-led habits I use to lower my toxic load at home, from kitchen plastics and perfume to sunscreen and sleep, without the fear or the overwhelm.
What Your Bones Are Hungry For: The Best Foods and Nutrients for Bone Health After 50
Strong bones need far more than calcium. Amanda J Butler investigates the foods and nutrients that support bone health after 50, including protein, collagen, magnesium, potassium, vitamin D, vitamin K and the surprising research behind prunes.
Yoga del Mar Spirit Festival Mallorca 2026: Evolution, Rebirth & Belonging
Yoga del Mar Spirit Festival returns to Mallorca from 27 to 30 August 2026 with four days of yoga, music, breathwork, meditation, healing and community, all centred around this year’s theme: Evolution, Rebirth and Belonging.
Osteoporosis Blood Tests: The Markers Most Doctors Never Order – And Why That’s a Problem
The Osteoporosis & Bone Health Series · Part 3 of 7 Misdiagnosed: the REMS scan story What osteoporosis actually is The blood tests most doctors never order you are here Best foods for bone health Hormones and HRT Movement and exercise Emerging...
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