One of the most important processes necessary to have healthy bones is called bone remodeling. This vital mechanism that involves bone loss and subsequent new bone formation is the key to healthy bones and to the prevention of fractures.
I thought you might enjoy visualizing how your bones actually rebuild themselves. And what better way than with the help of Oscar the Osteoclast – (as you can tell, I’m in a lighthearted mood). So let’s take a trip to the Bone Riviera to explore Oscar’s world together…
Oscar the Osteoclast
Greetings from the Bone Riviera:
Hi, my name is Oscar the Osteoclast, and I live in Vivian’s hipbone, also known as the Bone Riviera – at least for the past few years. You see, I and my large family are osteoclasts, those perky little bone cells that, when all is well, help make just enough space for new bone to replace old bone.
We are constantly in touch with our central computer system, also known as B.R.A.I.N. In case you didn’t know, B.R.A.I.N is an acronym we use that represents “Bio-Responsive Activated Instant Network.” It seamlessly coordinates our work schedule, and more importantly, it makes sure that our work is in constant harmony with all of our neighbors that live inside Vivian’s body. Not a small feat!
So here’s my story
Until very recently, I and the rest of my osteoclast family were living in a labor camp. We used to work many uninterrupted hours, digging holes in the hipbone, with no end in sight. We could not figure out why we had to dig so much, especially since a lot of the holes we dug remained empty. And to make matters worse, our neighbors and expert bone builders called osteoblasts, had packed up and left the hipbone.
I’ll soon explain how the mystery of their disappearance was solved, but first I’d like to tell you what completely turned our life around. A few years ago, in 2004 to be exact, Vivian had her first bone density test. ‘Finally’, I thought to myself!
Vivian’s bone mineral density test showed that she had substantial bone loss in the hip and the doctor prescribed Fosamax.
Now that really brought us into panic!
We had heard rumors that Fosamax and other medicines called Boniva and Actonel, had destroyed entire villages of osteoclasts , and that it could take as much as ten years till a new population could settle in the same area.
Luckily, Vivian’s B.R.A.I.N. was quick to act, and she decided to start researching how to improve her bone density without taking the drugs that would kill us. For quite a while we continued to work hard, but eventually we started to notice that our work days kept getting shorter. In fact, later on we were informed by B.R.A.I.N. that thanks to Vivian’s Save Our Bones Program, we would be part-time workers instead of full-time workers.
And one day, our old neighbors the osteoblasts showed up. Now THEY were the full-time employees, constantly building new bone. B.R.A.I.N. had finally decided to give us a break, and from then on, our long-gone neighbors would work round the clock to build Vivian’s hipbone.
As it turns out, the majority of osteoblasts had been missing because they had been attacked by the forces of the Evil Empire and taken hostage to a secret place. But with the help of the wonderful Save Our Bones Program, and the vitamins and minerals Vivian started taking after 2004, they managed to escape and came back home to do their job.
Boy are we relieved…
I really hope that Vivian will continue whatever she’s doing, because we would like to keep this lifestyle forever. I have plenty of free time, so if you want to tell me your bone cell story, send me an email to oscar@vivians-hipbone.com… Just kidding…
Laziest regards,
- Oscar the Osteoclast
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March 28, 2012
When religion gets into this discussion, why don’t the non believers just say nothing. They say sorry, but then why say it at all. Believing in God helps many people get through tough times. Please think about it.
March 13, 2012
Vivian – you are a joy to my heart! I am now off all biophosphonates!!!!!
However, I am still taking Calcitonin-Salmon (a nasal spray) 200 I.U. Give me a low down on this spray please? Incidentally – I am better now than six months ago and can walk very short distances now. Am looking forward to walking the dog with my husband.
BarbaRA
January 25, 2012
Hi All, Thanks for latest imformation. I was surprised to read on a recent message that rebounding is good for bone health. I rebounded for years until I found out I had arthritis in spine and knee.I will now get out the rebounder and sart very slowly.
February 18, 2012
vivian i commend you for all your efforts but if you really want to make a difference and reverse osteoporosis and certain forms of arthritis than learn about bio identical hormones and replace these in the body, estrogen breaks down old bone and progesterone and testosterone builds new bone. this is the bodies building factory without these hormones present no amount of good nutrition is going to reverse this process the same way. within in 4 months of a hysterectomy where all my hormones collapsed i had oesteoporisis and arthritis and within 12 months of bio identical hormone replace meant with levels kept out of the post menopausal ranges all this was reversed and 15 years later my bone density is still better than a 25 year old.
January 6, 2012
Vivian: Am Velma-s rehab assistant M,W,F. Have Osteoporosis and KIDNEY STONES often. What can I do? Am 29, single. Please advice me at: jamie e farmer@hotmail.com. Thank you!
Velma Sturm, for Jamie
February 18, 2012
dear jamie…..you can start to build new bone now by contacting a doctor that understands bio identical hormone replacement and start replacing your progesterone levels and testostertone, also oesteoappetite with boron and keepin you vitamin D levels around 150 Progesterone is the most protective hormone in the body and along with testosterone will build strong bones for life. good nutrition and an organic diet cut out all sugars and refined carbs and increase your consumption of god fats such as organic fats and proteins from grass fed animals and follow a paleo diet.. for doctors that understand this go onto suzanne somers.com website and click on to doctors resources for bio identical hormones in your area and you will not have to worry about this any more.
January 6, 2012
Am wanting to go to Tijuana, Mexico as soon as I get my passport. Will be going to the EXCEL Hospital, for the M. S. Liberation Procedure. Would like some tips on trying to gain some strength in my legs; am 61 and have not walked since breaking my ankle in 2 places, in 1976. All I did, was standing near my bed,looked @ my walker, thinking it was too far away.Without doing anything my legs crumbled. Immediately, I was rushed to the hospital for surgery; having broke my ankle in 2 places. I spent 6 weeks, no ‘weight baring’, I have not walked since 1976. Am using an electric wheelchair now. Am so thrilled about Vivian’s ‘Save Our Bones Community. Have sent a cheque, but have not heard back. Any pointers? My email:velmabel@mts.net if anyone wants to email me.
Velma Sturm
January 2, 2012
Vivian Goldschmidt, MA, is dedicated to sharing her health secrets through her books and publications, but at the cost, not everyone has money for books, and by the looks of it, “nothing comes for free”
Thank God for the internet where everyone can do research on health and preventative medicine on the computer with ease and become well informed how to heal themselves
January 6, 2012
Vivian: Do you have my cheque yet?
Velma
January 6, 2012
Hi Velma – Please write to Customer Support (support@saveourbones.com) with order questions or issues. We’ll be happy to help you!
January 2, 2012
Wonderful site with lots of info, we need more info on acid free diet, lot of people dont understand the alkaline nutrition and how important it is to our health and well being, all this talk about calcium is quite confusing, magnesium helps the calcium to absorb better, I use magnesium oil that I apply topicaly daily…..
November 16, 2011
I have been watching your video’s and very impressed. I do have a question concerning bone deterioration. I have a particle jaw bone that has holes. I have never been sick or a server tooth ache. My concern is can this jaw bone regrow in the deteriorated area?
November 15, 2011
After a lot of research and subsequent mixed feelings I would like to share my thoughts about the value of Save Our Bones.
There is a great deal of high-pressure salesmanship which I find disturbing; in fact, I would say the ratio of hype to research is approximately 50-50. It’s sometimes difficult to wade through the scare tactics to find the valuable information. But it is there.
I was disappointed with the book; as one person commented, by the time it arrived, I too had already read most of it online and having the information in a book is not worth : $67 plus shipping for a paperback book with a large print, a huge amount of white space, no index and really not much in it in my opinion. I am planning to return it.
However, to Vivian Goldschmidt’s credit, when I complained my $73.00 was refunded. Also, I am enjoying reading
Vivian’s emails and the replies and all-in-all I have to say Save Our Bones has made me aware of many things that may help me.
There are other books on this subject one can order which I suspect have more dense information. One can find them on Amazon.com
September 26, 2011
keep up the good work Vivian.I work every day at remodeling my bones thru diet and exercises .Ive gone from osteoarthritis stage 2 to osterpenia .Many thanks to you.I love to learn and I look forward to your newsletter.Much appreciated.Breeda.
July 30, 2011
Can I please have a freehandbook sent to me at 6451 W Bell Rd # 3150 Glendale, AZ. 85308
623 412 7964?
Also, I requested ibfoo if your book would help degenerative disc and joint disease and osteosrthritis, never received a reply. So I ask, do you reply to emails?
Also, if I was to buy the bood will you take money orders or something? I had to get rid of all me credit cards due to obvious economic reasons.
Hope to hear from you and thank you.
Sincerely Yours and God Bless,
Nathan
April 11, 2011
Dear Vivian,
Is the taking of a fish oil supplement detrimental to bone health? I ask because the ingredients list 2 different types of acids. Thank you for your time.
Best, SBousquet
September 6, 2011
I also take fish oil capsules. The Brand name is WinOmega3 complex.
March 29, 2011
I like the story of Oscar the Oesteoclast.
I have a quetion: I ordered from Garden of Life Raw Calcium but I see that it also contains strontium (3 mg) and I was told by an alternative Doctor nevr to take strontium with calcium because they compete for absorption. Is that true and should I look for another source of raw caloium? Do you have any suggestions as to a brand of raw calcium to take? Thanks,
November 13, 2011
Since DEXA scores only measure density and not tensile strength, is there any other way to know if the diet is working? Unless I’m missing something, it seems that the success stories refer to better DEXA scores. How do we know if the tensile strength is acutally better?
November 14, 2011
At this point it’s not possible to measure tensile strength, Cheri. But if nothing is tampering w/ normal bone remodeling, it is safe to assume that bones are renewing themselves as they should, and are therefore able to maintain good tensile strength
January 2, 2012
Hi Vivian, I have an aunt who has a 3rd stage breast cancer and she’s being prescribed the medications “Vessel Due-F” and “Carnicor”. Would you have any feedback as to effectiveness of these medications to her bone health as well as her total wellness? Thank you so much and by the way, Happy New Year!
November 13, 2011
I just asked a question about the DEXA score and don’t know why it posted as a reply to the question about strontium. I hope I receive an answer to my question.
March 30, 2011
Hi Sandy,
The small amount of naturally-occurring strontium in the Raw Calcium is no problem.
March 19, 2011
Dear Vivian, Come Holy Spirit! There are so many things to thank to and many things to thank for. Istly, for the Providence that I was able to discover your Blog, 2ndly, to you, for your generosity and the love you pour in your project. Yes, in the words of religious we would say that you give Glory to God our Father in this particular venture. Following your emails, I sense the relief with regards to my bone difficiencies. The latest of which is the exercises for the hip through the video. Infact the 1st time I tried it, I sense immediately the difference upon sitting.
I have a question Vivian, please, could I particular tell you my difficulty that I feel on my hip. And probably you could help me and suggest proper excersises or cure that I should be taking. Thank you!
More power. Surely, you would hear more from me I pray that you would persevere in doing what you think be done since so many out here in the world needs help with regards to bone health. Thank you, ones again.
Truly yours, sr. Grace,oss (Sisters oblates of the Holy Spirit).
April 4, 2011
what exercises in what video for the hip
February 18, 2011
i need help for osteoperosis and don’t want totake any drugs, if possible.
December 20, 2010
Hi Vivian–really enjoyed your book and website. So glad to see so much interest in the comments–wish you had time to answer more questions and many people seem to be really in need. Possible to hire a knowledgeable assistant to help?
So, on to my question, for which I have not been able to find an answer with much internet searching. I am 63, have osteoarthritis and am tall and thin. I have worsening osteopenia as evidenced in 3 DEXA scans over 6 years. My problem is that I have severe hypoglycemia and must eat a high protein diet to keep from crashing throughout the day. I avoid all refined sugar, but still eat around 160 gm of protein a day. Too much! I tried to follow you 80-20 plan, and switched my breakfast from my soy protein drink with 3 glasses of milk complemented by 8 triscuits with over an ounce of cheddar cheese. Substituted high protein cereal with some milk and almonds. I just can’t eat the cereal–lost it within an hour. So kept the almonds and went back to soy drink with milk. For lunch, I switched to a huge spinach salad with carrots, red peppers, avocado and tomatoes, supplemented with almonds, but had to add back in cheese or meat. Dinner is about 3 oz of meat, 1.5 cups of broccoli, blueberries and more almonds. I downloaded the PRAL index of food acid/alkalinity but can’t seem to weight the balance toward alkaline because of the hypoglycemia. I have severe GERD, but have not been able to find any clinical studies showing relationship of an acidic diet to GERD. So, how can I get help in balancing my diet toward more alkalinity without crashes of low blood sugar? I am very concerned about this as I don’t want to descend into Osteoporosis.
Again, I know you are swamped with personal requests, but I would so appreciate some guidance.
July 8, 2011
Hi, Ronda–just read your post and I see you suffer from severe GERD. May I suggest you go to this website, http://www.greattastenopain.com. Sherry Brescia, the creator of program is very knowledgeable in digestive problems due to her own digestive problem (IBS) many years ago and no longer suffers from, but is also a health researcher. So please check out her website (read the many testimonials) and download her free 4-day trial plan.
Hope this helps.
Benie
July 4, 2011
Here is a link about how Traditional Chinese Medicine takes a look at and treats GERD…http://www.tcmworld.org/heal_with_tcm/gerd/
It appears that you have assimilation problems so this makes sense to me. Hope it helps.
Lou
March 14, 2011
I am a 68 years old and am trying to change my diet to incorporate your guidance to restore my bones from possible osteopina to healthy and strong bones.
I am hypothyroid and an taking Armour Thyroid and have been so for 40 years. I use rice milk as soy milk is not good for my condition. I tried almond milk, but it did not agree with me. Is Rice milk okay to drink?
February 10, 2011
try almond milk unsweetened as a milk alternative
November 28, 2010
I would like to know all the vitamins, plus food one should be eating to improve my health.
I learned that milk is a no no plus grapefruit too. would love to know the rest of fruit plus vegetables. I bet that means yougart too plus cottage cheese.
July 4, 2011
Do you know how to muscle test yourself? This is an easy way to ask your body what it needs for nutrition rather than relying on someone else’s information. This link from an article called “Test before you ingest” explains the hows and whys you would use this and shows you how to do it at the end….http://www.tapintoheaven.com/2stuff/stufstest.shtml
I teach this to all my clients and strongly suggest that they use it when they are buying anything they are putting into or on themselves. That includes laundry items and soaps and shampoos and make-up etc.
We need to become our own healers and asking your body what it needs and what it should avoid is a huge step in that direction.
Lou
October 15, 2010
I have rheumatoid arthritis and am limited in the exercise I can do. Look forward to the book sale on Monday as I cannot afford it otherwise. I am already doing most of the things that your program has been suggesting (like eating mostly alkalizing foods, walking, doing some limited weight lifting, etc).
October 7, 2010
Dear Vivian;
Shortly after I had a kidney transplant my doctor started me on fosmax. I was known to have osteoporosis for some time. I badly # the head of my left tibia from a short fall off a ladder in 1999.
In Sept of this year I went for a knee replacement of that knee after it was found that I did not have any catiledge.
The next day the surgeon came in and his main comment was that I had terrible bones. As he explained the bone had become more like mush so it was difficult to do the surgery and of course extra care was taken.
Last week I had a gastroscopy. It was getting difficult for me to swallow and I could eat very little at a time. I was on losec for acid reflux. According to the technician my eosophegus was vert tortuous.I had stopped the fosmax before my surgery on my own. I have since had to take less losec. No doubt it will take a while for the esophogus to get better.
September 15, 2010
I have to complete the thought… If you embelish this fact are you embelishing others? I sincerely hope not. Still your friend.
Dan Dionne
September 15, 2010
Hi Vivian,
I assume you were kidding about the entymology of the word ‘brain’. I can find no historical coorelation to that fact.
September 9, 2010
Vivian, have my emails gone through? I don’t see them here. In case they have, I have more. I am on Weight Watchers, I like the program & am doing real well, would like to continue it, but can I balance W/W with the Save Our Bones Program? I would like to reach my weight goal, & your program seems to offer much more food than I can eat! I am concerned that I will gain back weight! But I am also concerned w/ my bone health. Oh, also, you offered three pkgs for your program, 1. Basic, 2. another one, can’t remember title, but it was your book plus several other helps,both of these offers cost $67.00 (69.00?) any way totalcost was $71.something. #3. was too expensive for me.I ordered #2. but I haven’t received any of the extras yet, only the book. Are they on the way? #’s 1%2 were same price. Please reply. Thanks, Fran
September 11, 2011
I also bought the #2 for 67.00. The extras came in the form of downloads. They were sent to me as soon as they received my card payment. There were at least 8 or more. The only thing that comes in the mail is your book. Hope you are successful in obtaining your downloads. You may have to contact Vivian.
September 9, 2010
Vivian, I have had a weight problem for a few years,execpt when I was on my Holistic diet, it was too restrictive couldn’t maintain, so got out of it, have had problems with high blood pressure, high cholesteral, then diagnosed w/ Osteoporosis & borderline Glacoma, for which I put drops in my eyes ea night. I was on Fosamax for abt 3 yrs. I stopped taking it when I researched your web. I did not feel good abt taking the drug., didn’t like all the terrible admonitions, don’t lie down till after bkft, going to dentist can be dangers etc… But I still feel I should take some calcium suppliments, I notice you talk about taking them and wonder what kind is safe. I was on Calcium Citrate Supreme by Solaray, they OK? Please let me know, as It concerns me very much. Thanks. Fran.
September 26, 2010
what is dangerous about dennists? I just had 5 teeth removed & had terrable problems!
September 9, 2010
Vivian, your book arrived & am reading it. I was on Holistic diet 4 abt. 8yrs. still follow much of it.on several suppliments, took Calcium Citrate Supreme by Solaray, I quit because of the scare about Calcium, but feel I need it. I am 73yrs, in pretty good health. Is my Calcium safe to return to it? Also, recipes in Bk seem to much, who can eat all that? Most don’t serves 2 or more! Fran Please reply.
August 28, 2010
I really thought you were going to tell us something but all it was, was a plug for your book, how disappointing.
June 30, 2011
I have to agree, I bought the book and felt I had read almost the whole book on your website!!! I am not afraid of my Dr. and don’t really need to know how to talk to him, what I would like to do is to come back for my third Bone density test with a better score and then explain how I did it. Didn’t get the important information about what products I can get that will satisfy your vitamin and mineral requirements. Plus your book is not current since you don’t have Acaii and cactus sweetner. You said I would receive a bonus with my book and nothing was there, just the book. Was it supposed to be something in the book? I thought a cookbook would come. nothing.
August 25, 2010
so glad for the internet and all it’s caring nutritionalists. after getting 4 infusions of bone medicine, doing the boniva ( I do wish Sally would knock it off) and fosamax, I wrote the bone specialist and said “enough !” I recently discovered that just about every malady comes from having an acid infested body, which means super-inflamation (not good) since November, 2009 I have been on healthy foods which are ALKALINE, rather than ACIDIC. for 9 months now, have given up the Protonix (no more acid-reflux !) the Lyrica (no more Fibromyalgia !) and just two days ago gave up the last poison…Trazodone, which was giving me such terrible constipation, I could no longer go, a VERY DANGEROUS CONDITION. Thank you Vivian, and all others who have led us out of the Abyss of ignorance !
August 10, 2010
What does a T-score of hip 1.6 & spine 3.7 mean?
July 31, 2010
Overall I would recommend people to stick to the 80/20 diet as much as possible. When I look back on my life’s problems I have always taken too many acidic foods and this seems to cause huge problems in the Western World, also be careful of labels on foods with glucose syrup and hydrogenated fats. These only add to problems.
July 30, 2010
Thanks so mush for all information,is very helpful.
July 29, 2010
Hi Vivian Thanks for your interesting Emails its good to know other people worry about drugs.Let’s hope this disease is soon cured completely. I am working at it with food ,exercise and Evista as worried about taking nothing. Carol
April 16, 2011
Thanks Carol for your advice, glad you are working at it
July 24, 2010
HI I Have Been Reading About Every One & The Problems They Have I Have Been An Invalid For Nearly 20 Years {WASTED } I Have Fought To Keep Going I Had A Condition Called AVASCULAR NECROSIS IN BOTH HIPS So Have Had 21 Operations On My Hips But Am Still Going Had A Minor Miricle In JAN This Year Another Op. & I Can Walk Again After So Long My Muscles Are Not So Good But Are Getting Better I Refused To Take ACTONEL AfTER One Dose As It Gave Me So Many Bad Symptons I Am Taking Cacitral As The Vitamin B Levels Are Low & Eating Well Will Get The Book When I Can Afford It
Many Thanks For Your Letters So We Know We Are Not Alone
Regards Merleen
July 12, 2010
I too went off Fosamax after reading the FDA warnings. I am now taking daily does of DHEA, K-2, Magnesium and Boron to GROW new bones, not patch or harm the existing ones. I also do bone strengthening exercises, take calcium, glucosmomine and chondroitin. We have stop this over prescribing by doctors – they’re killing us with ‘kindness’.
June 17, 2010
All your readings are so informative. Appreciate all the facts you explain. You were most helpful in my decision to stop taking Fosovance. Thankfully I have your book now although it is only the paperback edition. I am going to look forward to following your guidelines. Thanks for helping. Continue with your good works.
Bonnie
June 15, 2010
I have been teaching line dancing for serveral years
I do the classes at the residential homes for the elderly. I am 61 and my bone density has improved in the hip area and has stayed the same for the other areas since last scan 3 years ago. I take Calci Chew D3 forte once a day and now follow the Lycopene and Polyphenols routine in Vivians e book and have passed it to several friends to download. Here in England they have now brought out a coffee whih is called Nescafe Green and it contains polyphenols. Great advice to follow SAY NO to drugs!!! Thanks Vivian
August 2, 2010
Hi,
Following the recent ‘scare’ around taking calcium supplements, I was interested to read that you take CaciChew D3 forte. My husband takes this not for osteopro but because he has Crohns disease and is as a result, unable to absorb calcium. I am prescribed Protelos for my osteoporosis but now wonder if the ingredients could lead to heart problems. Among the ingredients are stronitium ranelate, aspartame, malteodextrin and mannitol. Anyone know anything about these.
I have always eaten lots of calcium enriched foods and am surprise therefore at being diagnosed with osteoporosis. Would the fact that I drink three or four coffees a day be a factor?
September 28, 2010
I too am taking strontium ranelate – I am awaiting the arrival of your book Vivian – so I would be interested in your reply
July 9, 2010
Dear Diane, would you please contact me? I live in the UK and am anxious to get Vivians book. Do you know who publishes it here in England? My address is 49, Fullerton Road, Byfleet, Surrey, KT14 7TA and my telephone number O1932400446. My name is Olga Holt. Thanks.
June 15, 2010
I am finding your book such a great help. I recommend it to everyone, even though they may not like us have been diagnosed with osteoporosis. I am looking forward to my next bone density test when I am sure there will be a great improvement.
June 13, 2010
I am 49 years old. Go to the gym every day to do a class each day at 5AM. It may be cardio or sculpting, weights. I do this cause I want to but it also is to strengthen my core and regain my balance. I am one step away from osteoperosis and it scares the heck out of me. I do take calcium in the AM and eat yogart. Well I eat healthy. My Great Aunt lived a long life to 99 but her last about 5 years were in the fetal position in a nursing home. I never never want to go there. I want self maintenance. About a month ago, and this happens less and less because of takeing care of myself. I walked around for a week hunched clear over. Then I had to go to theropy and use ice on my back. I have a herniated disk that flares once in a while. I have had Doctors say surgery and I say NOOOO Way because I still have to do rehab afterwords so as long as I can use my head and keep on top of this I will. Thank you for listening. Note: I wish we could be taught the important things in life. How to eat healthy and exercise every day. The world would be a much much better place.
June 12, 2010
Reading about oscar!!! i have been taking bonviva for the past 2yrs 9mths – just recently stopped – I’m hoping that following vivians plan I can replace/repair the damage the drugs have done…and also more importantly increase my bone density – hopefully this can be reversed…
June 7, 2010
I have been following the Save Our Bones food regiment for 3 months. I feel great and have never had an easier time maintaining my weight. I’m lucky because I love vegetable and fruits and now I have a good reason for avoiding those fast food, and high fat food choices when eating out. Can’t wait till my next bone density test.
QUESTION:
I have heard about the benefits of goji berries and I would like to know if these would be in the acidic or alkaline category.
January 16, 2011
I have been using this product for years with excellent results. When I stop using it I immediately feel the difference…aches and pains, digestive problems, constipation, arthriits, etc…all come back. Goji juice keeps the body alkaline and in a healthy state. Experience the difference it will make in your life. Not all goji juice (or berries) are the same, and the quality makes a major difference Learn more at http://www.siphealthyfreelife.com Best wishes for a happy healthy life!
May 31, 2010
I am disabled and not able to do weight bearing or weight lifting exercises. Since these exercises are a big part of preventing and treating osteoporosis, what alternative do I have for these exercises. By the way, I have been diagnosed with severe osteoporosis
August 23, 2010
I am in the same position having been in a wheelchair for the past 20 years (I am 58). My consultant wants me to try the new injection as I am now at high risk of hip fracture thru low bone density score and balance problems. Anyone got any ideas as it makes me feel disempowered that I can’t exercise to protect my bones.
Also – how do we get this book in the UK?
September 26, 2010
Putting weights on ankles & while laying on your back, do bike rounds ams & before bed (pms)
May 29, 2010
I’m still in search for the perfect vitamin combination that doesn’t require taking alot of different pills.Any suggestions?
March 18, 2011
There is a product called Chlorella, which is an algae. It is very high in calcium and all the other vitamins., plus minerals and amino acids plus essential fatty acids., all in perfect balance. You can buy this marvellous supplement at health food shops or over the Internet.
Dr.Carole Smith
June 29, 2010
I have made a comprehensive research on the matter and found the following: multimineral + multivitamins, more calcium, magnesium, organic silicon, milk bone protein, vitamin K2 if not around 50mcg per day in the multivitamins.
Te best multivitamin + multimineral are Usana’s Essentials or Mercola.com multi or DrBenrim.com or Douglas multivitamins. For milk basic protein, they may be purchased as a sole supplement or if you like yogurt, Yoplait Asana has added milk basic protein. For silicon Biosil is best, for Calcium and magnesium, if you can manage powder, citrate is the most absorbed. For vitamin K2 there are many choices.
Interestingly Usana’s multi were developed using human cell cultures to find the best combination. Usana sells through direct marketing network. I could be contacted at lcheneATgmail.com; I am not an associate of Usana, merely a customer.
With this you have the maximum you can take. I almost forgot, onions every day seems to help build the bone matrix.
June 14, 2010
Sometimes you have to take different supplements that are not in a multi vitamin such as the one lypocene which is a tomato extract vital for bone health. What’s the harm in taking an extra supplement to insure bone health?
May 24, 2010
I am taking a weightlifting class in june at community college will that help me?
May 24, 2010
What are the vitamins and minerals you started to take when you learned you had Osteoporosis? Thank you.
Sincerely, Elizabeth Morrissey
September 28, 2010
Yes – I would like to know what to take too
May 24, 2010
What are the vitamins and minerals you started to take when you learned you had Osteoporosis, Vivienne?
Thank you
Sincerely, Elizabeth Morrissey
May 19, 2010
I am taking Zometa IVs every 6 weeks, because I had stage IV breast cancer metasized to the spine. Oncologist has me taking the Zometa to help rebuild bones. Is Zometa doing more damage than it is worth? Am I better off just not taking it, and doing your program. I do take a lot of supplements including V-D and calcium. Would love to get off the Zometa
May 17, 2010
I discovered I had Osteaprosis because my chest mussels kept snapping like a elastic band, and it took two weeks to mend again, this is very painfull, my doctor gave me a bone scan, and I found out my condition was Osteaprossis. I am on a healthy diet, and take calcium tablets containing vitimin K and other trace elements also vitimin D3. I am on a healthy diet, very little meat, no milk, or salt. I also rejected my doctors precription and went to a well known herbalist- and I have not suffered and mussel spsam for about 1 month so far- early days I agree. I do waight baring exersice-Yoga. I am 63 years of age.
May 5, 2010
i am 36 years old and have been diagnosed with osteopenia. i also have recently been told that my vitamin d level is drastically low. I have taken fosomax in the past for a very short time because once i investigated the medicines i realized they were worse than the problem so since the, about 4 yrs., i have just been trying to eat right, exercise and take my calcium vitamins. I wound up with kidney stones due to the amount of calcium build up. My osteopenia is in my spine and this really scares me because i work for myself taking care of the elderly, which requires a lot of lifting and i also clean house for myself. i would like to know a good exercise for my spine.
April 28, 2010
I am a very active 81 yr.old. Help my husband in a large garden & orchard & do exercises from “Strong Women Stay Young”. Dr. had me get a Reclast shot last July because bone density in spine had gone down even though hips & rest had increased. I take 50,000 units Vit D a week, 500 mg magnesium & 1500 Caltrate & a multiple vit.daily, will be having another scan in a couple of months. Wondering what vitamin you suggest. We are assisting a son & family as he has been out of work for over 2 yrs. reason I have not purchased your book. Thanks, Mona
April 9, 2010
That was a perfect little story about what helps or destroys our bones.God is the builder and we have to maintain what He has intrusted to us. One day I was in prayer and the Lord revealed to me, “One day you are going to stand in front of me, and I will ask you,”what did you do with the body I gave you?” I realized then it was up to me to take better care of it and so have began the process of renewal and it is working with Prayer and natural supplements, Thank God.
Thank you Vivian for your love and desire to help others, may God Richly Bless you and Yours,
November 15, 2011
I have been reading the Old Testament. It is incredibly hostile to women; describing every woman as a lure and deceitful siren who is desperately trying to ensnare the good and unsuspecting male. Just go to Ecclesiastes, for example; you will see what I mean. I’m not relying on the Bible God to help me with my osteoporosis problems; I see little little sympathy or understanding of any of us women.
That is not to say there is no power greater than me; I believe there is and we can communicate with that power for healing and wisdom…
August 28, 2010
If it was God, how come he didn’t know what you will do with your body, after all he is supposed to know everything. Sorry to shatter your illusions, it was your mother who gave you your body and everything inside of it, after that it is up to you to look after it. I believe in God, but after the Ark affair He decided to leave us to our own devices, ie ,no interference. read your Bible honey, mind you , that’s a joke in itself.
April 21, 2010
Loved your comment. God has long been speaking to me about drugs so I too with a healthy prayer life am going the natural way and have started introducing changes to my diet, drinks etc. Have purchased Vivian’s book and awaiting its arrival but the digital download has kick started me. Take care all.
April 9, 2010
The story of Oscar and the process of bonebuiding was an excellent explanation that
makes me hope that I can continue to find answers to do the same for my bones. I am 83 and my latest bone density test revealed that I had more bone loss since my last test. I have decided that a blanced diet and exercise is the path that I want to follow and now researching information to develop a plan.
My daughter and I are both working on a plan
and looking forward to your book and studying all the information that you have been sending. Thank you from both of us.
Madelyn and Deborah Guthrie
April 7, 2010
Hi Vivian,
I just purchased your book and waiting for it’s arrival. In the meantime I downloaded all the other info and skimmed through it – I’m overwhelmed with ALL the do’s and don’ts. Can you recommend a process? What should I do first? What vitamins should I start to take first? What foods should I first start to eliminate and add to my diet. If you suggest a week by week adjustment I think I could handle this. But the way I am feeling now, with all this information thrown at me, I just want to get in bed and pull the covers over me! Thank you for any ideas you can share.
May 13, 2010
Ellen, as the saying goes ““Truth hurts – not the searching after; the running from”. So you need to put things in perspective and realize that even small changes can help. Take your time and keep adding bone-healthy habits one day at a time
April 6, 2010
Your OSCAR tale is an excellent way to showcase the bone rebuilding process. Thank you and keep the humor flowing enabeling us all to smile more often.
I take 1600 units of Vitamin D, Magnesium Glycinate 400mg and Calcium Citrate 600mg. Is there an other nutrient you would recommend to keep me on the bone building track? I am an active 76, still working; full time care giver for my husband; building a business part time
and ocassionally babysit one or more of our 10 great grandchildren.