Q: Having read your book and the description of the medication, I do not want to introduce that into my body. I do have thyroid problems and am on Synthroid. I have begun showing osteoporosis numbers on my bone scan. I am 67 years old. What are my alternatives? I would appreciate any direction that you can suggest.
On page 19 in the list of conditions/habits that effect bone loss, thyroid disorders is listed. And under the title What This Chapter Means to You… Barring endocrine anomalies… consider natural alternatives to current osteoporosis drugs…
Does the diet still play a role? Would calcium supplements with vitamin D work if, for example, you doubled the daily recommended dose?
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A: Hi A.,
The thyroid condition associated with an increased excretion of calcium and phosphorous, which results in a loss of bone mineral, is the opposite of what you have: hyperthyroidism. It’s a condition where the thyroid gland is too active. You have the opposite, so as long as you have regular check- ups to insure that you’re not taking too large a dose of Synthroid, hypothyroidism should not affect your bone health.
Just follow The Bone Health Action Plan and the recommended supplements, and you’re on the road to excellent bone health.
Warmest regards,
Vivian
Hi Vivan thankyou for your imformation.Hope yr buiness is okay in the USA with the ression happening.Australia at present seems two be a lot better of than the states.My next bone denisty test is due in December,if the natural remedies i have been using the last 6 months do not increase i probably will be seeking your expert advise. KIND REGARDS STEPHEN P GRIFFIN.
I like your positive attitude, Stephen, and wish you great results.
Regards,
Vivian
I have been diagnosed with osteopenia, I refused to take the perscribed drug from my doctor, I do take AlgaeCal Calcium and Strontium daily. A friend said that Strontium is not good can you tell me why? Thank You Linda
Hi Linda,
I commend you for not taking the meds and that you’re proactive about your bone health…without them. While we do have small amounts of strontium in our body, strontium does not really belong in our bones; calcium does. Additionally, strontium is denser than calcium and gives incorrect BMD results. So much so, that some doctors reduce the bone density results by 20% if their patient takes strontium.
Best,
Vivian
So Vivian should I stop taking the strontium, I take three every evening, can they do any harm. Thank you for your reply to my question Linda
Linda: only you can make that decision, based on information that’s reliable and accurate. That’s the power of knowledge, especially when it relates to your health.
Best,
Vivian