My mother

Mum struggles to keep her head up because she feels so bad to be so bent over. She walked more miles in her life than anyone I have known and was as strong as a horse but her bones betrayed her.

Improve Osteopenia and Prevent Osteoporosis by Wearing This Weight Vest

Increase Your Bone Density with NO DRUGS and NO GYM

Exciting New DVDs! I have recently released a 2 DVD set that tells you all you need to know about how to prevent and heal osteoporosis. The second dvd shows you exercises that you can do at home to strengthen bone and improve balance.
Get DVDs for half price when you order a vest. For more information click here.
Scroll down past vests to order the dvds with the vest.

"Pam, I have gained 4.2% density in my spine.  My results showed a mild case of osteopenia in my spine and my hip was normal.  I was so excited.  My doctor says he wants to repeat the test in 2 years and for me to continue what I am doing. I have had a bone density test every year for the last 7 years as I have been losing density until now. I've had the vest since February. Maggie."

"This is the first weight vest for women that I have been able to support. The weights are in the right place." Dr Joel Fuhrman M.D., author of "Eat to Live".

There is a lot of information on this site so I recommend that you read it all.
But, for those of you who already know you want a weight vest or it's been recommended by your doctor, physical therapist or nutritionist, I'm putting the buying details here at the top of the page.

This is a long or short Weight Vest, with 10 lbs of variable weights, designed by a woman, for women at risk of Osteoporosis.
Naturally increase your bone density with a weight vest that is padded and balanced for maximum mobility and comfort. Wear it for one hour a day during your most active time. Start with 4 lbs and add more weights as you get stronger.

• Increases bone density and provides weight-bearing exercise without going to the gym.
• Made of breathable nylon material that is very strong and long-lasting and will not shrink like cotton.
• You can start by wearing the weight vest around the house and garden while doing your regular chores and get stronger every month.
• 10 lbs of weights come with vest, with an option to add 6 additional pounds.
• DO NOT buy a vest that has weights over sensitive breast tissue.

Approximate Sizing:
Extra small fits up to about 100 lbs,
Small fits up to 115 lbs,
Medium fits 115-140 lbs,
Large fits 150-170.
The vest is designed to belt right under the bust to support the weights. Your size depends on the size of your bust and the length of your torso so don't go just by weight.
Click here to find out how to measure so you get the right size vest.

The long vest has the same weight pockets as the short. The difference is the lower flap with the pocket for keys, cell-phone, etc., which makes it look more like normal clothing. The short vest looks more like workout wear.

The vest comes in black and navy. Choose your color and size when you reach the shopping cart.

Guarantee: Wear the vest for ten days and see how you like it. If it's not for you then return it in like-new condition for a refund minus shipping. It really will only take a short while for you to know whether you will use it or not. If you cut the belt to your size you cannot return it.

I am sorry but I can only ship the vests to the US, exception below.
I have started shipping to Canada now with an extra shipping cost of $20. Call me at 805 684 4071 to order or get details.

Buy American while you still can. Every dollar spent here in the US helps our country.

If you buy the dvd set with a weight vest then you get the dvds for $10-, that's two one-hour dvds.
The dvds show you how to put on and use the vests and have many exercises plus information about the drugs and many alternative solutions you can use to heal your bones.

Extra weights - 6 lbs additional weights (3) 2lb bags
Extra Small vests cannot fit extra weights.
Price - $25- Including shipping when bought with a vest.
If you order the weights separately then $10- postage must be added. If using Paypal you will have to add this on yourself. No extra weights sent to Canada.
Even Olympic athletes are only recommended to use 10% of their body weight in vests.

Check out the pH balance page before you order in case you want to add a box of pH test strips - they are almost impossible to find locally. Your body pH has an enormous influence on the strength of your bones. If you want the pH sticks alone, you can buy them at www.ph-ion.com. I just have them here as a service to my customers.

Box of 90 Alkalive Ph Stix -  Can only be added to a vest purchase.
Price: $13.50 with vest only. To buy without a vest go to the pH balance page
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The order process is secure, you will see the little padlock in the lower right corner. But if you prefer to order by phone, call me at 805 684 4071 Pacific time. Don't hesitate, I am happy to talk with you. If I am not here I will call you back asap.

 

If you have been diagnosed with Osteopenia or Osteoporosis your doctor has probably offered you drugs. Read the osteoporosis information page for the truth about these drugs. They may prove to be the next drug scandal. There is no long-term testing on these drugs and women call me every week with heartbreaking stories of having been on the drugs for years and now their jawbones are collapsing. Check my new article here.

Weight-bearing exercise has been proven to have more effect on bones than the drugs; see the research page. So I have designed a comfortable vest for you to wear for an hour a day that will give you weight-bearing exercise without going to the gym.

Since wearing the vest my diagnosis has gone down from osteoporosis to osteopenia. I keep wearing the vest so that my bones can get even stronger. The weight vest benefits far exceed any drug benefit because they improve your muscles and balance as well.

By wearing the vest five days a week for one hour you can actually improve balance. Our balance seems to get worse as we get older and then we have the falls that lead to fractures. I have some exercises listed on the 'How to Use the Vest' page, and demonstrated in the DVDs, for you to do with the vest on. Or you can just go for a walk, or do some gardening or housework. It is best to leave the vest off for two consecutive days a week.

Here are the reasons I think my weighted vest is better than anything else on the market for women over 50:

• It has soft weights instead of hard and it's amazingly comfortable.

• The weights are higher up on your body and positioned close to the spine, so that no soft tissue or organs are covered by weights. It is logical to assume that the higher on the spine the weight is carried, the more it will affect your bone strengthening. Both short and long vests have the weights in the same place. The longer vest is designed to look more like normal clothing. There is no functional difference between the long and short vest.

• The weight vest has more weight in the back in backpack position than in the front so that you get a straightening effect when you wear it. No need to weight down older people in the lower front because we tend to bend forward as we age already.

• There is a serious amount of padding on the shoulders and across the front so that the weights are comfortable. The padding is the same as that in outdoor furniture so it will not disintegrate like foam.

• The sides are open to allow for expansion so that it can be worn over any clothing. There are four sizes-up to 100 lbs, up to 115 lbs, up to 140 lbs and up to 170 lbs.

• The weightvest is made of breathable nylon material that is very strong and long-lasting and will not shrink like cotton. It is better to wash it by hand so the foam doesn't get tweaked.

• The belt is strapped snugly around the ribs under the breasts so that there is no constriction on the belly.

• You can add weights up to 16 pounds. The majority of women will not go above the 10 lbs that come with the weighted vest. Most weight training experts recommend that you add weight gradually up to a maximum of 10% of your body weight - and that is for athletes and bodybuilders.
The extra small size only has enough pockets for ten pounds of weights.

• The weight vest can also be used to help lose weight by burning off calories faster during exercise. I can use up the same amount of calories on the treadmill or rebounder in much less time with the weight vest on.

• The weighted vest is made in the USA in a well-lit, clean factory owned by a wonderful, smart woman who is very good to her staff.

"Hey Pam, I just got my test results! After only a year and a half my bones are denser, both hip and spine. You said it wouldn't happen that fast. I'm so excited! Tammi, CA".

I am impressed with your service, and the vest is soooo much nicer than the Xvest I ordered and had to send back because it was like a suit of armor and I was not strong enough to fasten the powerful velcro bands round the waist. ..............Fay Knight

Hi, Pam, I received the vest yesterday and wore it for an hour with 4 pounds, and today had it on for several hours--it's so comfortable I kept forgetting to take it off! My posture is good to begin with, but I can see how it would improve poor posture by increasing proprioceptive awareness, if for no other reason.
The vest is very well designed (love the quick-dry river-runner-shorts fabric) and well made--my compliments to your construction crew!...............Camille Demarais

Hi Pam - I am going to keep my vest - I love it!!!  I have had two people recognize how much straighter I am standing up since using it and it has only been a week that I am using it.  I really like it - it is not overbearing to wear and it does improve your posture.  Thanks for all your help!!! .................Susan Palocin

Disclaimer: If you have back or neck problems or vertebral fractures then a weight vest probably would not be advised. Consult your doctor before using weights or starting exercise programs. Legally I have to say that.

Important notes - Your privacy will be completely respected on this site. Your name and information will not be sold or rented. The shopping cart is securely encrypted. If it still makes you nervous to order online, then call me and order on the phone - 805 684 4071, California time.

If you would prefer to order by mail you can send me a check or money order to Pamela Free, 5750 Via Real, 303, Carpinteria, CA 93013.

Your credit card charge will be labelled Healthy Over 50 because that is the name of my overall merchant account. Check out the site at healthyover50.net

Check out my other site with some other alternative solutions to osteoporosis and osteopenia - Osteo-Solutions. Be sure and bookmark my blog so you can keep up with bone news.

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