Supplements

Here’s an intriguing article that my son sent me. According to reporter Ben Leach, researchers in Spain believe that the silicon and phytoestrogens in beer may be good for women’s bone health! Here’s the link if you’d like to read more: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/health/healthnews/6014310/Beer-could-stop-bones-going-brittle.html As for me, beer will remain a no-no, in spite of these findings. […]

Jesus said that we are to love the Lord our God with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength. But how do we do that? How do we “love” God? First of all, we obey God. Jesus said, “If you love me, keep my commandments.” That’s the start. The more we obey God, the more […]

Reader question: I’ve been strictly following an alkaline diet and have lost too much weight! How can I can gain weight on an alkaline diet? Answer: Perhaps you might need to follow the advice that my doctor gave me when my weight started dipping too low. He told me to eat more fat! He told […]

Here’s the link to an excellent article by Dr. Marcelle Pick, OB/GYN NP, about what to eat to nourish your thyroid gland, which “controls the way you metabolize food, the way you use energy, lose and gain weight, how well or poorly you sleep, and much, much more.” As I’ve written previously, one of the […]

I use the Calorie Stepper made Oregon Scientific. The durable pedometer tells me the number of steps I’ve taken, the number of miles I’ve traveled, and the approximate number of calories I’ve burned. It’s inexpensive in stores (less than $10), but I got mine absolutely free from Capital One using the reward points on my […]

Here’s a quick way to find out how many calories you burn in a day: 1) Calculate your basal metabolic rate (BMR) by multiplying your body weight x 10. For me, that’s currently 120 x 10 = 1200. 2) Add your Physical Activity Calories by multiplying your BMR x your Activity Level (Sedentary = x […]

Dr. Steven D’Antonio, one of the doctors who set me on the right path to conquer osteoporosis, has just opened his new office at the following location: Whole Family Healthcare 1201 Louisiana Ave Suite E Winter Park, FL 32789 Phone (407) 644-2990 To find out more about Dr. D’Antonio’s background and practice, you can explore […]

On the last and greatest day of the Feast, Jesus stood and said in a loud voice, “If anyone is thirsty, let him come to me and drink. Whoever believes in me, as the Scripture has said, streams of living water will flow from within him.” (John 7:37-38) Persevering in the face of hardship is […]

The bulk of the supplements I take currently are whole food supplements made by Standard Process, but I take a few others as well. Here’s the complete list: From Standard Process Tuna Omega-3 Oil* Glucosamine Synergy* Calcifood* Calcium Lactate (does not contain dairy products)* Cardio-Plus* Drenamin* Catalyn* Thytrophin PMG* Other Supplements Pro-Infla-Zyme from Nutri-West* Bio-Chlor […]

Have you been diagnosed with osteoporosis or its precursor, osteopenia? Are you confused by the scores accompanying your Dexascan results and wondering what they all mean? Are you afraid of how the diagnosis will affect your future and your family’s future? Four years ago I was in that spot, diagnosed with severe osteoporosis. Stunned at […]

When fasting, whether for spiritual or health reasons, my bread of choice is Ezekiel bread. This bread was inspired by the Biblical verse, Ezekiel 4:9, which lists the ingredients. The amazing thing about combining these ingredients is that a complete protein is created containing 18 amino acids! To top it off, it’s delicious! If you […]

Earlier this month I attended a fascinating conference at Standard Process, Inc., makers of the whole food supplements I now take to maintain my bone strength and general health. On the first day of the conference, we were taken on a tour of the organic farm in Wisconsin where the ingredients of the supplements are […]