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I’m 6 wk. post op from a maximum reduction for ovarian cancer. Stage 3C. I seldom ever had back aches but now by end of day , am very uncomfortable. Since this may be due to midline abdominal healing, I may have little or no abdominal musculature thereby forcing my back muscles to work overtime. Is there anything I can do to slowly build back musculature without harming newly healed abdomen? I do wear abd. binder alternately during day. Not sure if I’m making my situation worse. Thanks

I am a 52 year old female and just found out I have Osteoporosis in my hips. The DR. first put me on Actonel which I never got because of Insurance rates so I got the generic Fosomax. I took on Sat. Morning and immediately my back begin to ache. By Sunday morning every bone and muscle in my body hurt. So I thought maybe I over did it. The next week-end the very same thing happened. I have put a call in to the Dr. as I am scared to take it this week-end and go through all that pain again.
I’m scared to take the drugs and scared not to.

Shelia / KY.

Hi I am taking esorb and need some feedback on it. If anyone is taking it, I would like to know if it really works.

I am 61. About 2 1/2 years ago I stopped Fosamax due to heart palpitations. Thankfully, I came across Vivian and ordered “The Bone Health Revolution”. I decided to take strontium citrate and a calcium supplement called Cal Apatite Forte. Strontium at night and calcium in the morning. In one year my bone density results went from -3.1 in the spine to -1.9 and -1.9 in the hip to -1.4. I am in awe of this. Thanks, Vivian……..

I emailed my story to you yesterday but apparently to the wrong address, it was about Vioxx and just for interest. If you are interested perhaps you may be able to find it. marion

I had a fall a year and a half ago and broke my hip. It was a 5 break break and the surgeon said there was some Osteoperosis. I said No and he just shook his head and said the operation was good and walked out of the room.Well I was put on a bone strengthener about three weeks later and it said it could cause side effects. Well it did and so I went to a doctor and told him I needed it changed to another and he put me on another and the same thing happened. So I said Forget it and came off of them all together. The first one was Fosamax and the second was Actonel. I now am just taking a liquid supplennent comb of Calc.,mag,and Vit D.,Ocu-Force for my eyes and a Stem Cell product called Stem Enhance,As I am a distributor with them. I feel great and walk around all over and also ride a stationary bike. Oh yes I just turned 80 years young on April 5. I am very healthy and do not Take any prescription drugs. Praise God for keeping me healthy! Amen!

Esther Lindquist
http://www.stemtechbiz.ca
ID# 5600530

Rosemarie
I am 72 and in excellent health. I have one
problem which is severe osteoperosis (-4plus in my spine and -4 plus in my hips) Is it possible in this program to reverse these numbers and build bone. If so how long will it take to see improvement? Very worried about fractures.

I don’t have a story, but more a serious question. Have any of you out there looked at Ezorb Calcium and their website?

I ordered it just a week ago, as I had read a lot of testimonials and they read very well. I would like to know from any of you reading this

Hi Vivian,

Here’s my story!
I had been taking Fosomax for about two years (I’m 73)and before that Didrical but I wasn’t a very faithful pill-taker. In fact I sometimes stopped for weeks and sometimes forget…on purpose! Anyway this past June I just stopped the sporadic taking of Fosomax and didn’t tell my doctor until last week. So actually I’ve been fosomax free for over a year. Therefore I thought I should have a bone density test to see how badly my bones had deteoriated. Then I went to confess to my doctor since he now had the results of my test. I was prepared for the worst news as I waited for him to scan the results and finally he said, “your hips are great; if fact they are better than they were in 2008″ which was when I had the last test. Yeh!! However, my little wrists have osteopenia. Then I told him that I had stopped the medication and he asked me why. I mentioned that my dentist had asked me about it and told me about possible side-effects. I try to eat well and go to dance class twice a week plus bowling…I’m a terrible bowler…but sometimes I surprise everyone and get a strike!! I feel great not having to take the pill and hope I’m not making a mistake. I guess i’ll have to exercise my wrists. So,I’m glad I found your site Vivian, as reading everyone’s stories makes me feel like I’m possibly doing the right thing. Thank you.

Mildred

I have osteopenia and not on any of the drugs. I had one spinal fracture but has been a year and no more. To the person that said they could not eat greens because of missing teeth, you can put them in a blender and drink them. A good drink is spinach, kale (or any greens), pineapple(canned or fresh), apple juice and strawberries and blend until smooth. It makes a good tasting drink and is so good for you. A great way to get greens. I grow mine in my yard around my shrubs or out in the middle of the yard. Kale is very good and easy to grow.

Had my parathyroids and thyroid removed in ’95. I take Rx Calcitriol to replace parathryoids and Armour for thyroid. My naturopath doc says I’m not making Calcitonin, the hormone made by the thyroid to absorb calcium. He suggested Miacalcin nasal spray. Just started that, and I’m hoping it will reverse my osteoporosis. I’ve been on a vegetarian (except wild salmon) diet for 6 years, with emphasis on alkaline foods–still getting thinner bones. I walk, do wii fitness, age 58, raising grandchild, age 8. Really need to be “there” for her and my husband. Would love to know if anyone with the para-and thyroid glands gone have been helped by Vivian’s program.

Too true, I am the second lady after 5 years on Fosamax never too late and I am so grateful I found you,
Hilary

I also subscribe to “Vibrant Nation”online. In a discussion about bone loss, someone mentioned Osteovalin. It is a supplement with strontium. Does anyone take it and what is the verdict? I will not take drugs for this condition. Already take 2000IUs of Vit D plus calcium, magnesium. Was on hormones for 15 years. Now am off and have hot flashes. I am 69 years old and work out every day.

hi i have been on actonal 9 months now i have had a lot of pains over the last 6 months or so . i had pains from my shoulder running right up into my head .i phoned the dr in the city hospital he said

I had a problem with walking and my hip and back hurting in 2007. I went to a back specialist and he sent me to therapy. With an MRI, I was told I had herniated disc. I was sent to therapy and finally got to the point I could not walk without the help of a walker. I had the injections in my back three times, and nothing helped. On Dec. 14, 2007, my leg became swollen and I called the doctor who recommended a daupler, which revealed a blood clot in the upper thigh. I was put in the hospital and when my internist saw my problem walking, he ask what was wrong and I told him my back was bad and the treatment I had received. He told me I would go for another MRI because it was not my back, but my leg or hip. The MRI revealed a fracture in the top of the femur bone at the hip area. I have taken Fosomax for the past 12 years, thinking this would help me protect my bones. I was told I had osteopenia. This was the treatment for that. After the surgery on my hip and a rod was placed from my upper femur down to my knee, I was sent to an endroconologist. He recommended I continue the fosomax, along with vitamin D 1200mg. This is what I have been doing, but have been told my other hip has lack of blood flow and is weak also.
I just wanted to report my story to you. Thank you for bringing this to the publics attention.
Kathryn Theiss
Windcrest, Texas 78239

My doctor diagnoised me with osteoporisis two years after I had a hysterectomy. My t score is -3 as of Jan. 2008. my doctor put me on Alendronate.Since I’ve been taking this My hair has become thin and very brittle, eyesight very poor and I have acid reflux at night. As of Jan. 2009 my score was exactly the same.I will have my yearly bone density test in March and I am telling my doctor that I am not taking it anymore.

I had my thyroid removed at 24. When I hit menopause, I began to age rapidly. I tried to get help, but my doctors seemed to me to be moving very slowly. Finally I was put on a much lower dose of thyroxine and stabilized, but I still didn’t feel right. I was overweight, bloated, exhausted. I’ve been taking the multivitamins and calcium since 45–suddenly at that age my doctor scared me into taking them. It was my sister that told me about DIM. I started taking it and within a month lost 10 pounds. I guess I was estrogen dominate, because now I feel great. My doctors never mentioned estrogen dominance, or three different estrogens that are out of balance with each other.

i quit taking fosomax when i needed my wisdom teeth remvoed and the dentist couldnt fo it because the blood test showed i was taking 98 percent risk chance if i had tem removed. i been off fosomax since nov and have now returned for another blood test to determine if i can have my wisdom teeth removed. i dotn want to start taking fosomax again but, my dr is pushing it. my disabled daughter has also been prescribed fosomax and iworry about her also.

Been taking Bone-up and about 2000I.U. vit D3 and I try to avoid animal fat but do have a little. I avoid refined carbs, and take fish oil, and high dose multi. I don’t eat any raw greens because of missing top teeth and no dental care for a long time, and have Medicaid which in Calif. does not cover dental. Idon’t drink conventional soda pop, but do drink natural sugarfree organic juices. I got a low Vit D result on my labs. Can’t understand why. Can you guess why.???? Be nice to see your answers to everyone’s questions in these story pieces,please. Thanks. Glad to find you. Haven’t seen your diet yet. Estelle

I have been advised to have the IV Reclast. I am very concerned about this. I am taking a high dosage of Vit D…50,000 IU. Recently I’ve had involutary muscle movement. 2 times, Could this be from the Vit D?

I am a 68 yr old female and have been in excellent health. I eat organically, supplement with the BEST vitimins/minerals, fish oil,etc. Drink spring water since finding out RO water is depleted of necessary minerals. I have always excercised, power walked, did strength training at the GYM. A little over 2 yrs. ago I injured my back by lifting a large potted plant. A bone density showed I have osteoperosis!! The latest MRI shows I now have 5 lower vertebra with stress fractures! I am now in a back brace and am in constant pain! I take Aleve to take the edge off! How can your program help me????? I need a simple protocal to follow ie: supplements to fit my particular health problem.
Thank you for any info you can offer me.
E.M.Peyton

To “Trying To Do The Right Thing”:

I am a Type II Diabetic. Please be careful
doing the high protein diet as it can affect
your kidneys adversely. Trust me, I know from experience. Believe me, you don’t want to end up on kidney dialysis. You need a high fat,
not a high protein diet. Daily Protein for women is 46 grams. I think for men, it is 60g – 65g. Carbs should be very low carb. (Greens First by Doctors Nutrition recommended. Fresh greens good also, but watch the Oxylic Acid in them. (Vitamix 5200 is my favorite kitchen appliance.) You can get Eczema and Psoriasis from too much Oxylic Acid. I’ve experienced that too, hence the switch to Greens First which doesn’t do that to me.) Of course, all the Osteoporosis recommended supplements are good too. Some suggestions for high fat (important to properly balance Omega-3 vs Omega-6):
Anutra Ground Chia Seeds (or whole seeds)
Avocado
Walnuts
Fish Oil (Carlson’s)
Krill Oil
V-Pure Capsules (Vegan DHA & EPA)

Hope the above helps.

Hi Vivian, becauseI have just recovered from a
compresson fracture of the spine which occured back the first of October I am wondering if the heel jump exercise would be wise for me. I just got back to the gym this past week and have been back using some weight machines. I have used trainers in the past that know about my osteoporosis. Also because I am a celiac which means I have a gluten problem I drink a gluten free beer which has neither wheat or barley.It is made with fermented sorghum, hops and yeast. How acidic is that? Because I am on a gluten free diet I do eat alot of fresh organic vegetables and fruit. Am really working on a alkaline-acidic balance.

thanks Vivian for all your great advice. I’d like to share a funny story with you!. When my boys were little, about 4 and 5 years old, one night I awoke to hear talking in the middle of the night. I crept into their room, to see both of them sitting upright in their beds, arguing about the about of IRON IN PUMPKIN! they were both still asleep! Seems they were definitely listening to me at mealtimes!

I appreciate everything you write.

Thankyou for keeping me updated to your latest
blog. I have no problem doing the alternative
therapy to “save my bones” as you call it
It seems to be working, and I won’t be giving the “medicals” any more money for Rx drugs!
Please update my address from cmcc45@yahoo.ca to the above. Carol

Hi, I live in Sydney and would be happy to chat online if you like?
Jill

In 1973, I went a smoking clinic to quit smokinng. I was advised to takee Vitamin B complex to help my body I have been taking the B complex for 36 years. the complex is close to a balance of B6,B2, and B12. I agree with this iformation. Thanks Jim jg28@cox.net

I quit taking Fosamax about one year ago. I considered what I should do for a long time, and didn’t just jump because of the information I found on your website. However, I feel the doctors all push these drugs on us wihtout really knowing for sure they will be good for us. I talked to my doctor about quitting Fosamax, and she talked to me about taking Forteo. They don’t get it, that you don’t want to take anything at all. She had suggested I could take some physical therapy to build up my bones, and I ignored that advice for 4 years. Then I found out the Fosamax wasn’t improving my bones, and we did that test to see if the calcium was leaching into my urine, which it wasn’t, and I thought why take such toxic stuff for nothing? So I got the referral for phsycal therapy, quit Fosamax, and have not looked back. I still am concerned that I might not be doing the right thing, but I feel I have some time to work on my bones because I’m 55 this year. I try to walk the stairs at work 3 times a day usually, do my physical therapy exercises 4 days a week, walk as much as possible, and read everything I can about osteoporosis…and frankly…I worry. I’m going totally against everything my doctor has asked me to do in not taking the medication, but felt so strongly that if I don’t take control of my medical care, who will? They only want to see results on their scores, they don’t care what you go through to get there. Now I’m at the junction of whether to go in for more bone density testing or not. If I do I feel it will only scare me, but am I burying my head in the sand? I too wish there was really some more definitive answers out there other than one really great website saying there’s another way. I do love this website by the way though Vivian. Without your website, I doubt I would have questioned what I was doing, and who knows where I would be in 5 years…. Please keep us updated and all of us will work together to become more healthy.

i was prescribed fosomax around 3 yrs ago for osteopenia after another bone density test dr wanted me to take forteo but was too expensive quit taking fosomax am trying exercises and diet. when my wisdom teeth needed to be pulled blood test showed i was taking high risk that i wouldnt heal so i have to wait and take another blood test after i stopped fosomax before they can be pulled. its time for a physical not sure what dr will say. i have disabled daughter and they have prescribed fosomax to her and it worries me.

We have all seen what the Doctors will prescribe for us when suffering with osteoporosis together with all the side effects.
I have been taking supplements for over 3 years with vitamins K and D and at a recent scan may situation has got worse when infact I was expecting a percentage increase of bone density.
I read that some people have gained 6% or more in just six months…must say I find this claim rather extreme to say the least.
I would like to hear a truthful case history from someone complete with a list of natural supplements that has given you an increase of bone density over a period of time. I have a feeling that in some cases osteoporosis is hereditary and what ever one does no improvement will happen. Osteoporosis is a degenerative disease,having pharmaceuticals is not going to heal but cause other problems with time. The natural path is the only way but I may have missed a vital vitamin that is responsible for kick starting this whole process. We are UK based and may not be able to acquire the same supplements as in the USA but I am a Vivian supporter

I get a poor bone scan every time I take one. Every time they put me on bone loss medicine it never helps after 2 years. I’m sick of taking dexa scans and getting up set. I really don’t believe them. Some times I think its all a scam. I’m very active..go to the gym..get on the treadmill, take strenghth classes 3 times a week. We also use weights in that class and do a number of different things. I also run 3 miles a day. I’m thinking about going off the bon loss medicine AGAIN. I’m taking 5thousand Vitamen D and calcuim 2400 daily. I have boosted every thing. I will get a bone scan in another 2 years and see if this works. It never feels like I have any thing wrong with me. I’m very flexible and can even still do a cart wheel. I’m almost 50. Does any one feel the same way I do..kp1960@comcast.net

I have been on Forteo for almost a year – with NO side effects. Previously, I took Fosamax for 5 years (according to my doctor, the maximum is 7 years for Fosamax), with a continued loss of bone density; thus the change. For years I have been watching what I ate (eating healthy), exercising, and watching my weight (don’t want my thin bones to carry heavy weight) but I continued to have the loss of bone density.

I have been using forteo for 16 months. I have never had any side effects, unpleasant or otherwise. When I was tested after 12 months of use, I was happy to learn I had a very significant increase in bone density. After years of high bone loss each year I was relieved to see the trend reversed. The injections are not fun, but they are easy and painless, and a small price to pay for increased bone strength. The biggest concern is the osteosarcoma which is of course very serious, and yet with more research it appears the risk is very low. I will be glad to stop the use of it next fall. I am very interested to know more about how to protect my bones without prescription meds.

I am on a Statin and would love to dc it so I could eat grapefruit.

Also, have you heard of OsteoValin? It is a dietary supplement.”Helps the body build new bone mass.” I believe it has helped. Their phone number is 1-800-898-5153. Would appreciate your comment regarding the product. Carole

Being coeliac, I am not having any difficulty with a slight change in diet, e.g. rice milk instead of cow,s milk. Fortunately my GP does not want me to have Actonel which he once prescribed for me, and my heart specialist will be told “Never Again”. At 84 I still want to stay on my feet as long as possible

My Environmental MD had me move out of the state of Washington’s coast as I had become EXTREMELY allergic to the state’s molds. He saif I sould move beore any possible exposure to toxic mold. I had lived there 40+ years.
He told me house plants draw mold in any state and I have not had any house plants (I’m now in AZ where our molds are dormate until our Monsoon – I’ve already had Valley Fever in my youth).
My health had improved markedly since the move here 10 years ago. What comment might safely be made on my situation?
Sincerely,
Serah Pelis

On 12/21/09, NPR did a story on osteopenia. I found it to be very interesting, as I was told I had osteopenia, and then was put on Fosamax. I no longer take Fosamax. I have never had a broken bone in my life, and prefer to walk, do yoga and lift weights. I have not done that much in the diet department as yet.
Jazzlover

He called me right after getting the diagnosis and the Dr. gave his a script for fosamax. I told him about your book and also told him bone density wasn’t the answer as that didn’t mean the bones were stronger. He told me that the doctor said this drug wouldn’t reverse it but it would keep it from getting worse. I also explained that it would prevent new bone growth. He has psoriasis could this contribute to osteoporosis. He has trouble with his joint and just had neck surgery. I would appreciate your input. He did not fill the script but said that he would get your book. Thanx, Sue

Tried Fosomax for two years, it created gastrointestinal problems. Went on Boniva shots every 90 days; that did nothing. Tried FORTEO; my insurance wouldn’t pay and it is very costly)nurse from drug company was there to instruct me…I had horrendous negative reaction. My B.P. became elevated, was weak and experience headache, I remained in Doc’s office for hour, lying down and being monitored. Doc called FDA and reported my reaction! I have been on Strontium Citrate almost a year. We will see when next I have BDT whether that has been effective. I eat well, watch my everything and take all the necessary supplements. Any comments? Anyone

I am 88. Several years ago my B12 got so low I ended up in emergency. I have been giving myself shots of B12 ever since’s under an MD’s direction.

If you mentioned the availablility of shots in your article, I missed it. I am very thankful that when our body no longer is able to get all it needs from the natural sources, we can assist with injections, at least in the case of B12.

I have had every side affect from every pill that I have ever taken. I am so happy and relieved that I have your Save our Bones Program.

And I love all your emails and look forward to receiving them every day.
I hope you always continue to send them.

I also love the ones you send when you are in a lighthearted mood.

I would love to read a great book written by you, in a lighthearted mood about a beautiful girl who loved to dance and sing, was very talanted and then found out that she had o/s. And how she easily found your Save our Bones Program etc.
And in no time she cured her o/s and again was the happiest girl in the world.

Please keep sending me your emails.

You do such a terrificcally great job.

I would be lost without your help on O/s.

Thank you so mluch Vivian.

Keep up this great work of yours. I know it’s a great big job and I thank you for doing it.

Sincerely,

Teresa

Tecbooks@aol.com

Dealing with many inter related issues and need help-! Fractures pelvis a year ago (tripped), had parathyroid surgery a year ago, and came down with breast cancer in August of 2009. Have severe osteoporosis in hip (and elsewhere) and not sure what to do about exercises, etc. To top it all off- am on Arimidex- Please let me know your take on all this. Would like to have a phone consult (as I have bought your program and don’t know how to arrange a time). Thank you for all your good work!

I am amazed I lived so long (from Feb. 1940 to almost 2010). This included surviving high school football, 10 years of intense USN phys- ical and military training, with service on three ships. After the Navy, came thirty years of motorcycle riding. This included motorcycle /camping trips, having an average of 250 miles both to and from the California mountains with groups from 10 to 500 people. Then, after all that, I took up home additions and other con- struction projects. I fractured my L1 lower back vertebrae in 2005, helping a paraplegic friend from the car to his chair. After two months of Vicodin and bed rest, I returned to the building project of converting a 440 Sq.Ft garage into an apartment with a “studio” main room, a full tub /shower bath, and one walk-in closet. Moving on with my Health, I had taken Fosamax two years, when my first “Bone Density Scan” (BDS) in 2006 showed less than one half the normal density it should have been. After nine more months, density decreased again. I had already broken an arm in a 1994 car wreck. The docs connected that with the back fracture and diagnosed me with Osteoporosis. Based on another BDS in 2008, and since I had not made progress in two years, they prescribed Forteo, which I have injected daily for seven months. now. I have a BDS scheduled in Jan. 2010 since the December is eight months, so we will see. I actually feel better from taking the Forteo, however, I believe each word of your material, and show some of the side effects mentioned. My doctor told me that if I took the Forteo I would have to agree to stay on it for a year and a half, and I did. That means I have only ten months left after Dec. 2009, to Oct. 2010.
Bless you for the great depth of research you
you have done.I intend to discuss this with my
my Doctors and perhaps modify the (my) plan.

Hi Vivian, I am very appreciative of your info. I have osteoporosis and osteopenia for 2 years, the result remains the same. However, I just found out I have RA.which makes things a little bit complicated. I like to exercise and eat red grapefruits. The Alkaline/Acid ratio diet I don’t know how to integrate into my daily routine, and unfortunately i can not afford to buy your book. my budget is very tight.
all I can say thank you very much.
Marie

A pain doctor said my daily Lovenox shots initiated osteoporosis. He prescribed Actonel to
stop the osteoporosis & Folgard to stop the Actonel from making my bones brittle. I’ve given myself Lovenox shots daily since June 1998.
Last week, I stopped taking Actonel because some symptoms began to be felt. I just found out that
my testosterone was low, so, now I’m taking Testofen; it’s working,; it may stop the osteoporosis.

I am on nexium for bad heartburn which I fear will hurt my bones, but I have been trying to follow your program. I lift weights 3 times a week, do pilates 2 times a week, take calcium, vitamin D, vitamin K, a b complex, nettles and horsetail.

I bought one and it is great for making soups and all kinds of sauces and dressings that do not have any artifical adds. I use it for veggie drinks and smoothies a lot and they are helping me with Fibromyalgia. My doc wants me on Fosamax but I told him NO! I am leaving his care asap. If he can give that drug then I don’t trust him a bit. All these docs have to do is read some research on those textile chemical, fertilizer infested drugs and see how harmful they are. But follow the money trail folks. It is all about big bucks and we women are targets and always will be so EDUCATE yourselves and eat right, drink water, get 7-8 hrs of good sleep, don’t smoke or drink, walk a bit, stretch alittle and you will be fine. It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to figure it out. A healthy lifestyle is the best medicine for most illnesses. Well, that’s about it and God bless all!

Have just read the above testomonies. I am trying to follow your way 80/20 eating program and doing power exercises. My next bone density test is sometime next year and I’m hoping for great results so the I can spread the the news about ‘SAVE OUR BONES.
Is there anyone living in Sydney on this wonderful program? Like to hear from you. I live in Glebe.

Blend 1 qt plain organic yogurt, 1 cup extra
virgin olive oil, 1 cup organic apple cider
vinegar, 1/2 cup honey, 1/4 cup celery seeds,
sea salt, pepper, for a cole-slaw sauce. Put
tomatoes in blender with some of this sauce
and you have a super healthy raw tomato soup.
Wayne Green

Hi Vivian, Just had my annual DexaScan in November 3,2009….T Score was -2.4 and in 2008 it was -2.5!!!!I stopped taking Actonel in March 2009 after being on it for over 7 yrs.
My dentist just did Peridontal surgery on me & I discussed the Actonel theory, I also totally lost the hearing in my right ear after taking the monthly Actonel dosage. Dentist says only patients with other health problems, Lymphoma, on Chemo, etc.need to be concerned about the bone loss in the mouth. I took your book and asked him to take it home to read, he did and when I asked his opinion, he said “a little information can be dangerous to your health”

I am 77 yrs. old, healthy,weigh 134, 5ft. 6 and show no signs of a dowadger hump. Never had to diet in my life, work out at Curves 1 to 2 times each wk.

Reading on left hip was -3.0 exactly the same as 2008 Dexa Scan.

Wilma

After reading Vivian’s book and doing some research online, I decided to take myself off Fosamax even though I wasn’t having any adverse side effects.I didn’t like what was in it or what it did to the bone by only coating it and not strengthening it from the inside. I have to be on a high protein diet due to a tendency towards hypoglycemia. This means I can’t eat fruits (too much sugar) and I don’t like most vegetables (I know!LOL! bad girl!) I have been taking powdered fruit and veggie supplements along with horsetail (silicate),acai berry, and extra Vit.D with my Calcium for the last few months. I have also stopped drinking sodas and using artificial sweeteners. Since my last Bone density was osteoporosis/osteoporotic, I am hoping these things will all help me..I also intend to get a weight vest to wear since I am thin and have a low body mass index. If anyone has any other suggestions, I would love to hear them….keep your fingers crossed for me!

I have tried to follow the 80/20% in the alkaline/acid diet. Feel great and have lost 18 pounds. I want to respond to Vivian’s heel and toe exercise. I walk for three hours each morning. Then I do 50 minutes of exercise in the pool. One of those pool exercises is walking heel and toe for 6 laps of the pool. My physical therapist says that pool exercising gives you the most bang for the buck! You get good exercise, which is low impact.

After 13 years on Fosamax , and 4 weeks of a peculiar sort of thigh pain with negative X-Rays for stress fracture, I suffered a fracture of the femur without warning. The snap of a femur fracturing and the pain that follows is a horrific experience. It is a difficult recovery. I invite readers to google “fractured femur and fosamax” to begin an education. Thank you
Kay Datesman

Have lupus and been on and off prednisone for 20 years. Am 56 years old and my last DEXA scan showed my spine looked like a 72 year old’s. I was given a script for Boniva, but I guess Sally Field is one of the few who haven’t had problems with it. Reading about it online scared me right out of it. I already suffer so much from my disease, I don’t need any more problems. So I haven’t taken it. I got vivian’s reading materials and am starting supplements and TRYING to eat right and exercise, but it’s hard when you feel sick a lot. I hope this works because my doc was very snappy at me when I told him I would not take Boniva.

I give myself B-12 Injections.

I have been taking the Q10 for about 6 months. I quit taking the fosmax over a year ago. I knew it was not good for anyone when a cousin starting having trouble with her jaw. I have enough problems without more. Thank you so much for keeping us informed. I learn something every time I read your articles and your book. K.Kilby

Thank You so much about your timely article that spell out the derivatives produced for Flu shots. It just confirmed my common sense as to reason why I wasn’t going to get on board with governmental and media over reaction to H1N1 pandemic. I don’t believe that one should entrust their health to the government to take care of them. Your article just confirms what I suspected.

I was called to my health centre and asked to book for a flu vaccine by my health review nurse and promptly vaccinated only last week. If I had this information I would have insisted on refusing the flu jab!
Please could you give such information in time before they start the flu jabs here in the U.K. in September?
Thank you for your save your bones emails.
Joyce Joseph

Not trying to be funny, but rather serious.
This is the first time I have heard from you in a long time. I have questions and I am not certain if I will reach the goal of bone growth after letting go of the medication. This is my fourth month. I have remained overall on my diet. with some minor deviations. I think bout my age which is 66 and the bodies declining ability to break down the foods and supplements and the five year period or six years. My mesdication is minimal only 160mg of diovan and 61mg of aspirin. I do walk regurarly but dificult to have a weight work out because my back goes out so easy. When I walk I take small bottle of water for weight bearing exercise and cardio. I did talk with Dr. Ash on 7:10 am in thse New YorK Area. He told me that I needed mor testing to see how my body is fucntioning but that Might not be possible because of my limited INcome. I do have faith IN God as a healing force in my life;
Respectfully Yours;
Paul R Simpson Sr