Powerful Bone-Building Antioxidants Found in Apples

It’s always a little sad to see summer – and its bounty of nutritious berries, tomatoes, cucumbers and melons – come to an end. Luckily, the autumn harvest offers a variety of different, but equally nutritious, fruits and vegetables which are starting to make their seasonal appearance on produce stands …

Your ‘Ask Vivian Week’ Answers

I thank you all for posting your questions during ‘Ask Vivian Week’. I am really excited that the Save Our Bones community is so active and intelligently inquisitive.

There were no less than 925 questions submitted and I wish I could answer them all…

But I promise you that there will be …

Lemonade: A Bone Builder?

August 20 is National Lemonade Day (there’s always a reason to celebrate) and with record-setting temperatures worldwide, a glass of lemonade sure sounds refreshing.

But before you break out the pitcher set, know that many store-bought lemonades aren’t really lemonade at all. Many contain artificial sweeteners, flavors and coloring. …

3 Simple Lifestyle Secrets to Improve Your Bone Density

Over the years I’ve come to be known as a “bone health advocate” among my friends and neighbors. I see it as my duty to share my knowledge with others and to tell them about our community. And when I do, I tend to describe the Save Our …

Calcium and Heart Attack Alert: My Take

Calcium Supplements May Raise Risk of Heart Attack
Calcium supplements, which many people consume hoping to ward off osteoporosis, may increase the risk of heart attack by as much as 30 percent, researchers reported Friday.

These tiny tablets which carry concentrated doses of calcium were also associated with higher incidences of stroke …

Osteoporosis Exercise: The Spine Strengthener

The Spine Strengthener exercise is a great way to strengthen the muscles around your spine and prevent fractures.

To do the exercise, all you need is a flat surface, a pillow and a towel.

Prolia (Denosumab): My Review

This past June 1st, the FDA approved Prolia ™ (denosumab), a brand new twice-yearly injectable osteoporosis drug by Amgen.

The first drug of its kind, Prolia was designed to treat and prevent postmenopausal osteoporosis for patients considered to be at high risk of fractures. It’s also marketed as an alternative …

The Incredible, Crunchable Cucumber

I loved hearing from all of you on my sesame seed article. It’s great to see how many of you in our active worldwide community are following Step 3 of the Save Our Bones Program and looking for additional ways to use the Foundation Foods.

Also, I heard your message loud …

Your Weight Affects Your Bones: True or False?

If you thought that mainstream medicine can’t get any wackier, well… it has. Here’s a line from a recent Women’s Health Magazine article:

“Being heavier helps fend off osteoporosis, for example, because a little extra mass helps strengthen bones” (http://www.womenshealthmag.com/health/fat-acceptance).

There you have it. In the words of Women’s Health Magazine, …

The Power of the Sesame Seed

It sounds kind of crazy. “Powerful sesame seed” certainly seems like an oxymoron, but this tiny seed offers so much more than a distinct nutty flavor. It is a powerhouse of organic minerals, especially calcium, and is an alkaline food that supports bone and general health. That’s exactly why …