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 lower vertebrae are 2.4.
A: Thanks for taking the time to share your story with me. In The Bone Health Revolution I do mention hormone balancing, something that I’m against because it’s unnatural to supplement hormones that normally dwindle as we age.
I believe that as mammals, we were created so that we can maintain our health without interfering with our normal biological cycles.
In Chapter 8 of The Bone Health Revolution I provide an easy step by step guide to manage our bone health called The Bone Health Action Plan. Not to mention that in earlier chapters of the book I explain in great detail the truth about osteoporosis and osteopenia.
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November 13, 2009
I just requested Vivians program as I went to my Gyn and had a test done and found I had weakness in my left hip bone…that was one yr ago in Oct. he had me try a Rx (not sure what) and it gave me way too many side effects…I called them and told them I wouldn’t take it due to side effects…I have been using a nautral pill from health food store and when I went back this year Dr. did no test but wanted me to take this once a yr. shot…after reserching the side effects…I was very concerned and scroll to the bottom where the ad was for Vivians program. I feel very blessed to have seen that and have read alot about it and testimonies so I just ordered her program and pray I get very good results as I read from others. The only thing that bothers me is that most say they have a 20 percent bone increase after a yr. and I felt that doesn’t sound like much of an increase..I was hoping for more….I pray when I go back next Nov. I will have questions asked by him as to what I have done. Thank you Vivian…may God bless you for all your research.
October 30, 2009
I had my first bone density three years ago at 52 and had some osteoporosis in the femur heads and thinning of the spine. I began Boniva and had the flu symptoms at first, but got used to it. Then, my hair began to fall out and I developed a sore jaw for no apparent reason. Then, I developed a very irregular heart rhythm that doc wanted to treat with Toprol. I was taking a prn low dose for arrythmia for years, but not daily. I thought, not no, but hell no. I got off the Boniva, only took the Toprol long enough to get the heart rhythm back to baseline, and that was a almost two years ago. My hair is still falling out, but no jaw pain, no irregular heart rates since about two months after stopping Boniva. I am following Vivian’s suggestions, and will have a bone density the week of Thanksgiving, I can hardly wait to see the improvement. I will follow up. I am 55 years old and had a hysterectomy when I was 45. I restarted the compounded estrogen creams about 6 months ago because of my hair thinning.
November 5, 2009
I am a naturopathic doctor in NJ. I never recommend anything but bio-identical plant based progesterone creams. The progesterone will make more estrogen if you need it, but estrogen never makes more progesterone according to the medical pathway for hormones out of the medical books. Estrogen dominance causes a whole host of problems and are linked to cancers. I would say just be cautious and do more research.
October 29, 2009
Getting bone density done 11/2 stopped actonel
in march 2009 after 7 yrs of taking it. Had a total loss of hearing in my right ear right after taking the once a month Actonel. Has anyone else had any hearing loss with this drug?
I contacted Proctor & Gamble, who manufacture it and they said they had some instances of hearing loss in clinical trials, but also has some loss from group in the placebo. Anxious to hear if anyone else encountered this problem.
October 27, 2009
DO YOU ACKNOWLEDGE Daily CALCIUM 2000, MAGNESIUM HALF THAT 1000, VIT 2000I.U UP AS MAINTENANCE AND 50,00O PER WEEK MEGA REPAIR–AND HOW DO WE KNOW WHEN WE HAVE REACED A LEVEL TO MAINTAIN; 0N OUR OWN. ENDDOCS ARE NOT WRITING BOOKS FOR US? THEN THERE IS BORON, CAN WE GET THAT FROM OUR BASEIC VIT/MIN DAILY DOSE? AND IS VIT K AND STRONTIUM–AND WHAT OTHER DO YOU SUGGEST? I AM INT0 YOUR BO0K YET STILL WITH ALL THESE AS ARE OTHERS–QUESTIONS OF YOUL.
October 26, 2009
I had a 24 urinalysis done a week ago and my calcium level is 600 (normal I was told is below 250). I need to have my para-thyroid remove to prevent kidney stones and other problems. I am also experiencing hair loss. Could this procedure be beneficial to me?
October 17, 2009
Vivian, Thank you for the 8 additional items that I was able to download to compliment your “The Bone Health Revolution, New Expanded Edition.”
Regarding Chapter 8, I am in the process of fine-tuning the 80/20 eating balance. I just have one question regarding mustard–since I use it in place of mayonnaise: Why is it listed as Alkalizing on page 78 and Acidifying on page 81? Is it because the mustard listed on page 78 is a condiment and the one listed on page 81 is the powder form?
Thank you,
Marion
October 7, 2009
I am 67 with osteoporosis. Fortunately I am allergic to all allopathic medicine. However I have three fractures in my spine and have been doing my best to reverse osteoporosis naturally. I take Ezorb and a pure vegetarian diet and stay alkaline. What makes your plan different?
September 20, 2009
I am asking for the free book but I am not receiving it. My doctor want to give me Aclasta and I think I will refuse.
April 23, 2009
I think you did a nice job, If a woman is on birth control hormones in her forties and also begins to experience bone loss, is this a sign of some serious condition. you can get more feedback from there as well,
February 5, 2009
I am taking bioidentical hormones for problematic menopausal symptoms and bone density issues(osteoporosis) I eat mostly healthy and take calcium with D and sometimes a multi. I drink mostly green or herbal tea so limit my caffeine. The ph is a new item I haven’t been able to increase (6.5). I could use more info on the ph alkaline foods. I realize sugar caffeine and alcohol are acidic. Are there more to watch?
January 1, 2009
I have been taking hormone pellets injected just under the skin for
one year and I went from borderline osteopenia to normal within one year.
June 25, 2009
Oh my goodness…what are horomone pellets?? Never have heard of them. I am looking for real people with real improvements in their bone density.
November 17, 2008
I am also concerned aboutthe topic of hormones and bone loss. If a woman is on birth control hormones in her forties and also begins to experience bone loss, is this a sign of some serious condition? What if she adds FOSOMAX to her system in conjunction with the birth control before she even becomes menopausal?
Thanks for all the great information.
June 25, 2009
Melanie, I saw your name on the site under the testimonials. Would love to hear about your improvement. lindas@kc.rr.com