A new problem popped up this week as I began Week #3 of healing my shoulder fracture: itching! I started waking up in the middle of the night, itching incessantly on my back, chest, abdomen, and left arm and shoulder. No amount of scratching relieved the itch, so I tried soaking in a hot vinegar […]
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Osteoporosis Diet
Walk to be Happy
It is impossible to walk rapidly and be unhappy. —Mother Teresa I read this quote of Mother Teresa’s and decided to try it out on a day that I felt…well…less than happy. I had broken my left shoulder in a biking accident three weeks prior and, while I was grateful that I was on the […]
The Daily Diet – Friday, July 11, 2008
Well, I woke up again during the night. This time I was just plain hungry! I’ll be glad when this shoulder fracture heals and my sleep habits return to normal. In the meantime, I’m glad we had a variety of tasty leftovers in the house! Middle of the night: 1/2 cup long grain rice, 1″ […]
Daily Diet – Thursday, July 10, 2008
My sleep schedule has been “off” since I fractured my arm. I usually wake up sometime during the night from either discomfort, thirst, or hunger, and I end up staying awake for an hour or two. Sometimes I have a snack. Sometimes I take a mild pain reliever, or put a heating pad or ice […]
Weekly Workout – July 10, 2008
It’s been three weeks since I fractured my shoulder in a bicycle accident. At this point, I’m up to an hour per day of exercise while my shoulder mends: 1) Stretching: 5 minutes 2) Stationary bike: 1 mile or 4 minutes 3) Walking, both for exercise and for fresh air and sunshine: 30 minutes 4) […]
Recipe – Banana Nut Bread for Your Bones!
Here’s an extra-healthy recipe for Banana Nut Bread that promotes bone health! In a mixing bowl, combine and mix well: 1/3 cup canola oil 1/2 cup Xylosweet* 2 eggs, beaten 1 cup mashed bananas Add to mixture, stirring until thoroughly blended: 1-3/4 cups Bob’s Red Mill Gluten-Free Baking Mix* 1/2 tsp salt 3/4 cup chopped […]
Recipe – Scrambled Veggie Omelette
Here’s another delicious bone-healthy breakfast dish for reversing osteoporosis, created by my daughter, Sarah! In a skillet, saute in olive oil for 5-10 minutes: 1/4 cup sliced mushrooms 1/4 cup chopped onions 1/4 cup frozen peas 1/4 cup matchstick carrots 1/4 cup chopped celery 1/4 cup chopped green peppers 1/2 cup chopped tomatoes In a […]
Words of Encouragement
I received some words of encouragement from Dr. Steven D’Antonio, the naturopathic doctor who first started me on the healthier diet and supplements that grew to become my OsteoDiet for reversing osteoporosis and promoting bone health. When he read about my biking accident, Dr. Steve wrote: “Sorry to hear about your fall. With all of […]
Progress Report – Visit to Dr. White on Monday, 6/30/08; Faith Reflection – The Scenic Route
Orthopedic surgeon Dr. George White and his physician’s assistant, Mr. Steven Anderson, had another X-ray taken of my arm to see if the shoulder bones are staying in the right position for healing. They are! So, now it’s two weeks down, ten to go in healing from the fractures. I go back again next week […]
Faith Reflection – “Give Thanks in All Circumstances”
Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 When bad things used to happen to me, my first reaction was to be mad at God. Why did He allow this terrible thing to happen to me? Why didn’t He rescue […]
Weekly Workout: While My Broken Shoulder Heals
While my humeral fractures heal, the doctor says: No driving, no swimming, no biking, no boogie boarding, no running, etc. My left arm must NOT BE MOVED and must remain in the sling and swath, bound firmly to my side. This does not mean, however, that working out is out of the question. On the […]
An Unexpected Break!
On Monday, June 16, 2008, I was gliding down the hill on my daughter’s bike toward my house when I squeezed the left hand break. Little did I know that this action would lock up the front wheel. Over the handle bars I flew, landing full force on my left shoulder. Major ouch! A man […]