Supplements

A friend referred me to another great website for information about building bones naturally: Better Bones! At The Center for Better Bones , directed by Dr. Susan E. Brown, PhD., the staff promotes an all-natural approach to bone health using consultation and guided programs that include nutrition, diet, exercise, and lifestyle education. You can check […]

From Susan in Edmonds, WA: Where can I buy the pH testing tape you use? Susan, the pH testing tape that I use is labeled “Body Rescue pH Testing Tape.” I buy it at my local health food store, but if it’s not available at yours, there are other ways to get it. The cheapest […]

Answer: No. Without putting a person in traction with the entire upper body in a cast, there is really no way to cast a broken shoulder. Besides, as soon as the break begins to heal, the person will need to begin carefully moving the joint according to doctor’s directions, in order to restore range of […]

Answer: Yes. Calcium supplements help to heal broken bones. My doctor recommended a liquid calcium-magnesium combination supplement, along with 20 minutes of daily sunlight, to aid the healing process. Also recommended were foods high in calcium, such as collard greens, broccoli, almonds, navy beans, and spinach, as part of a well balanced diet.

Answer: When almonds digest, they leave an alkaline “ash” in the body, which helps to alkalize the blood. Since blood must maintain an alkaline pH level of about 7.4 for optimum health, alkaline foods are an essential part of our diet. If the pH of the blood becomes acid by eating acidifying foods, the body […]

Answer: You might feel like drinking, but don’ t do it. Alcohol interferes with the healing of fractures and will slow your recovery.

Answer: According to Merck, the pharmaceutical company that manufactures Fosamax, osteoporosis is “a systemic disease characterized by low bone mass and microarchitectural deterioration of bone, with a consequent increase in bone fragility and susceptibility to fracture.” (2001) The problem with this definition is that a person with high bone density may fracture, while another with […]

A friend from the National Osteoporosis Foundation Support Group sent me the name of a book by Vivian Goldschmidt about building bone health naturally. Entitled The Bone Health Revolution, the book is available online for $29.95 plus shipping. I’ve ordered a copy and will report to you about it after I have read it. In […]

Quick question: Can dogs get osteoporosis? Answer: Although dogs can get arthritis, it does not appear that they get osteoporosis. You can check out these articles for more details: http://www.petshealth.com/dr_library/arthritis.html http://www.femfatalities.com/osteoporosis_animalStudies.asp

Check out this article by Gillian Sanson, author of The Myth of Osteoporosis, by clicking on the link. You may be shocked by what you read about the growing list of devastating side effects of bisphophonate drugs: Esophageal cancer, jaw bone necrosis, and giant floating osteoclasts!

Quick Question: What supplements do you take? Answer: Currently, the supplements that I’m currently taking include Niacin (100 mg tablets) Ultra Flora Plus DF Capsules (from Metagenics) Chromium Synergy (from Designs for Health) Q Avail 30 mg (from Designs for Health) Twice Daily Essential Packets (from Designs for Health) Adrenal Essence (from Xymogen) MedCaps IS […]

Quick Question: How much protein do you eat? Answer: I try to eat some protein with every meal, whether it be from chicken, turkey, beef, fish, beans, nuts, or seeds. I eat small portions of protein, however, not the large portions that characterize the Standard American Diet. For example, two or three ounces of meat […]