March 13th in Drugs by Vivian Goldschmidt, MA .
US consumer advocacy groups are up in arms. New and devastating Reclast side effects led these groups to demand that new warnings be placed on the drug’s label.
As I wrote in my Reclast review, the most commonly reported Reclast side effects are fever, muscle, joint and bone pain, flu-like …
March 9th in Drugs by Vivian Goldschmidt, MA .
Atelvia (risedronate sodium), an oral bisphophonate made by Warner Chilcott, has been approved in the US on October 8, 2010. Here’s the simple trick used for creating Atelvia: clever marketing sleight of hand.
Let me explain.
Atelvia’s active ingredient is identical to its twin Actonel, and similar to its cousins Fosamax …
March 6th in Nutrition by Vivian Goldschmidt, MA .
Pumpkin seeds bring back vivid childhood memories for me. Picture this: a small patio, my two younger brothers, and lots of pumpkin seeds.
The competition would heat up as they’d see who could spit the pumpkin seed shells the farthest. My friends and I would cheer on from the second …
March 2nd in Inspiration by Vivian Goldschmidt, MA .
Is swimming in a pool OK for bones?
I know it’s not weight bearing exercise but does keep you aerobically fit. …
February 24th in Nutrition by Vivian Goldschmidt, MA .
When I embarked on this journey of medical research and exploration I began investigating calcium. And now, as my gift to you, I’d like to share my findings with you in a report that I’m releasing for the first time.
February 6th in Drugs by Vivian Goldschmidt, MA .
Let’s face it. When news breaks of an osteoporosis drug discovery that increases bone strength and reduces fractures in the hip, spine, wrist, leg, and rib, the medical establishment listens… and prescribes.
Add to this the convenience of a once-yearly 15 minute intravenous infusion, and it seems like an osteoporosis treatment …
February 3rd in Lifestyle by Vivian Goldschmidt, MA .
Yesterday was an unusual day for me. I spent the morning with a dear childhood friend who was visiting from abroad for a few days. She had brought a shopping list with her, so off we went to a large local mall, to get the items she was looking for. …
January 30th in Drugs by Vivian Goldschmidt, MA .
I’ve answered several questions about strontium as part of my Vivian Answers Day series. But I’ve noticed that more strontium related questions keep coming, so I’ve decided to compile all the information about strontium in one place to serve as a handy reference for you …
January 23rd in Inspiration by Vivian Goldschmidt, MA .
I’m 68 and started Actonel 3 years ago (once a week). The only side effects I had was constipation. After 2 years …
January 18th in Nutrition by Vivian Goldschmidt, MA .
Mushrooms are one of my favorite alkaline foods. I often add them raw to a salad or cook up a delicious mushroom stir-fry for me and my family.
The ancient Romans even referred to mushrooms as “gifts of the gods” and saved them for holy festivals because of their remarkable …