November 12th in Ask Vivian by Vivian Goldschmidt, MA .

Calcium and Osteoporosis

Q:  I am interested in your answers on calcium.  I’ve had back trouble for several years and just had my 3rd back surgery.  After my bone density test, my doctor prescribed 1200 mg. of calcium + Vit. D and also at the same time Evista, 60 mg. once a day.  …

November 12th in Ask Vivian by Vivian Goldschmidt, MA .

Not All Doctors Are Created Equal

Q:  I appreciate your desire to help others with osteoporosis and the spectrum of bone loss. It is such an important issue! My question is, why do you have to blast doctors so much? I did not spend 12 years of my life to become a doctor to, as you …

November 12th in Ask Vivian by Vivian Goldschmidt, MA .

Milk And Osteoporosis

Q:  I really disagree that milk is acidic. Perhaps other dairy products are but not milk unless it is going bad.  Usually it is very close to neutral and my chemistry classes test it every year.

A:  Thanks so much for taking the time to share your thoughts with me. Milk …

November 12th in Ask Vivian by Vivian Goldschmidt, MA .

How Much Sunshine Is Needed For Your Bones?

Q: Regarding sunshine and vitamin D… just how much skin needs to be exposed in the 20 minutes a week for the sun’s rays to give you the amount of vitamin D needed?

A: Your question is a very good one indeed. While uncovered skin will absorb the maximum amount of ultraviolet rays, …

November 12th in Ask Vivian by Vivian Goldschmidt, MA .

The Difference Between Osteoporosis and Osteoarthritis

Q:  It is actually osteoarthritis that I have been diagnosed in the lumbar spine area. What’s the difference between osteoporosis and osteoarthritis?

A:  Osteoarthritis is an inflammatory and painful condition that may be found in people with osteoporosis (thinning of the bones), which is not painful unless fractures occur. In …

November 12th in Ask Vivian by Vivian Goldschmidt, MA .

What’s The Proper Calcium Balance?

Q:  I came across a web site where they suggest 1 part calcium to 1.2 parts magnesium (250 mg calcuim – 300 mg magnesium) do you agree with this?

A: The ideal balance between calcium and magnesium is 2 to 1, but here’s the trick: what counts is not the …

October 28th in Ask Vivian by Vivian Goldschmidt, MA .

Is organic really better?

Q:  Speaking of organic, is it really, truly better than ordinary? If so, then why? I’m so cynical these days, I don’t know what to think.

A: Organic foods are “better” because they’re the way food is supposed to be (they should be the “ordinary” foods): pesticide and GMO free. These additives …

October 28th in Ask Vivian by Vivian Goldschmidt, MA .

Osteopenia and Hormone Replacement Therapy

Q:  I am 60 and past menopause and did not do the HRT.   You have never mentioned Hormone balancing.  I have an alternative medicine MD that I can visit regarding this.  Do you think it is necessary to reverse the osteopenia?  Or can this be done with diet alone.  My …

October 28th in Ask Vivian by Vivian Goldschmidt, MA .

Is Didrocal the same as Fosamax?

Q:  I was a user of Fosamax for about three years but I hated taking it and now I’m sure I will not continue using this product. Do you know if Didrocal fits in the same category as Fosamax etc?  Is there a recommended site I can research for more …

October 28th in Ask Vivian by Vivian Goldschmidt, MA .

What about Ipriflavone as part of an Osteoporosis diet?

Q:  I have bought and read your book and found it to be most helpful. Do you think just by changing diet and taking no supplements I can halt or reverse my osteoporosis?

You do not mention Ipriflavone as an alternative treatment for osteoporosis and I would be interested to know …

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