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 bone health action plan, 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 Bone Health Action Plan, 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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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
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
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.
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
May 29, 2010
I’m still in search for the perfect vitamin combination that doesn’t require taking alot of different pills.Any suggestions?
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?
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.
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
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,
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.
March 27, 2010
I have been on all of the meds talked about for about 10 or more years I had never taken any of it faithfully is there hope for me. Have I done to much damage to my bones? I live in fear of having a tooth pulled afraid that I will loose my Jaw bone. Please help me to make a wise decision.
Thanks
March 16, 2010
Uplifting in a light way. Is strontium good for bone build up?
March 14, 2010
Hi Vivian, thanks for the great e-mail, you really lift my spirits +keep me moving, I get a bit depressed, not being able to move like I did a year ago, I have improved a lot since I got your The Bone Health Book, I refer to it often to make sure I am not missing anything I should be doing.
Thanks again Vivian, Bless you + keep up the good work,. Sincerely Margaret.
March 13, 2010
Vivian, Thank you for your article on ‘OSCAR’. It was very interesting. It sure makes you
think twice about our bodies. It tells us to
take control of our own health and go with
our instincts. Friend, LEE
March 9, 2010
Vivian. Please let us know what vitamins that you take so that we might compare yours with what we are taking. Just a thought….Joan Sandlin
March 10, 2010
I would like information on vitamins as well. After seeing the news the last couple of nights of people breaking bones, it is frightening what pharmacies have been allowed to do to us. I have been taking Fosamax and then Boniva for 6 years. I stopped in Dec 2009, but now fear I will be a victim also. I am on your diet and exercise program, but wonder how long it will take to reverse the damage of 6 years medication.
March 10, 2010
Tengo 74 años, cancer de protasta y llevo 7 años somtido a tratamiento hormonal. En un reciente CT SCAN, se me diagnostico OSTEOPENIA. Estoy siguiendo el PROGRAMA de alimentacion indicado en su libro, y parte del programa de ejercicios. A finales de Marzo, debo comenzar con las inyecciones de ZOMETA y pienso decirle al Doctor, que quiero esperar los efectos del PROGRAMA SAVE OUR BONES antes de iniciar el tratamiento con la droga. Que tiempo se considera necesario para ver sus efectos en un nuevo CT SCAN ?
March 12, 2010
Vivien, Yes sounds good but I am now taking 8001u of vit d plus 900mg of calcium a day and tryin to be more aware of calcium related foods to improve my bone density. Am I on the right track yet. I would buy your book but not able to now. Having two weddings in 4 months kind of drains your finances and I by some magazine about good health and finances to get ahead, being retired sort of limited to buying, so anyway that’s it in a nut shell, I could go on but will spare you. So, you can take me off your list or reply it’s up to you. I am glad your bones are healthy again. Perhaps mine will be to soon. All the best Linda
May 13, 2010
Hi Joan, I don’t recommend one particular brand over another. That’s why in the Save Our Bones Program I list each individual bone-healthy supplement and their RDAs. I find that most health food stores have very helpful staff, and I’m sure they can show you what has the most recommended minerals, vitamins, and antioxidants in a capsule, pill, or liquid form.
March 2, 2010
I have severe osteoporosis. My score for the Ward’s triangle is -3.8. I have taken Evista 60mg for several years and total lumbar has improved from -3.6 to -3.3. Several months ago I broke the bones on both sides of my right ankle which resulted in an ER visit, several days in the hospital and over 2 months in a rehab facility. I came home for 2 months and fell again trying to transfer from my wheelchair to my walker and fractured bones in my back. Same scenario – ER, hospital and rehab. Been home since Nov.6, 2009 and still can’t walk properly. Need aid of walker to go anywhere because I am too shaky. Had an MRI today to see
how my back is. I have a lot of pain in my back and still some in my ankle. I am 81, lost an inch or more in height and weigh 125.
If you could recommend something I could do besides Reclast or those drugs please tell me.
I await your response. Sue
May 13, 2010
Sue, I hope you’re doing better. Something tells me that you didn’t get my free handbook. Please sign up for it asap and get well fast!
May 19, 2010
No I didn’t get your hand Book yet. I’ll apreciet it very much. Thanks,
March 1, 2010
My spinal colume is just about out of bone. They want me to take forte which comes with a black box warning. If I buy your book which is a hardship for me as my husband is out of work now, can you help a spine that is so far gone, I mean for real?
March 27, 2010
I would like to no the answer to this question also.
April 9, 2010
Please respond to this email as I would like to know the your opinion.
May 13, 2010
Read my free handbook, people!
February 24, 2010
Please send further information to my friend, Beverly. The e-mail is La3ry@prodigy.net. Thank you (as she is considering going back on Fosimax). Your information is very helpful as I appreciate natural remidies. Thanks again!
February 23, 2010
What an educative article! May God bless you for these pieces of life renewing information you give to us. Please do not relent in sending them, you are helping to sustain life.
Thanks a million.
February 21, 2010
BONES AFFIRMATION
My bones in time may become an artefact.
At this moment in time they are a work of art.
Living, transforming, creating my structure.
There is no dislocation or brokenness.
There is a strong framework that provides the
Pillars of my Temple, holding my very being together.
Enabling me to move and be moved.
Within each beautifully created bone are the trace elements of zinc, copper, magnesium and much more, working together gently, silently, perfectly balanced, absorbing the goodness of God; The Spirit of Truth.
Geology and Spirit are partners,
co-creating life within my
Temple of Reality.
Therefore all is well.
March 7, 2010
How beautiful is the comment about the bones being the work of God holding the Temple together,it certainly is and perfect at that.
February 13, 2010
This little story about Oscar is well written and helps us to visualize the way our bones rebuild themselves. All of your material is very helpful. Is there a place where all of your articles are listed so we can be sure we have not missed any?