It’s busy here as usual as I’m wrapping up some exciting upcoming projects. I truly never expected such an overwhelming response to my book and my website. It turns out that spreading the truth about Osteoporosis is a full time job… and I love every minute of it.
Our circle of friends is growing by leaps and bounds and I’m thrilled to share this special announcement with you.
Over the past year, I’ve been hard at work expanding the Save Our Bones website. The end result is something that I would have loved to have when I was diagnosed with Osteoporosis a few years ago. Finally, SaveOurBones.com is a comprehensive resource and support center for you and others that are seek natural solutions to Osteoporosis and Osteopenia… and it’s just getting started.
Now when you visit, SaveOurBones.com you’ll notice a brand new design with links that guide you through the new pages of the site.
Here on the Save Our Bones Blog, I post the latest articles, news, updates, videos, and much more. You can interact with me and others in the Save Our Bones community by leaving your comments on my articles (at the end of each blog post you’ll find the “Leave a Reply” form). I think you’ll benefit from it greatly.
Stay tuned, because there’s more to come in our bone health revolution. Let me assure you that I couldn’t do all of this without you.
Talk to you soon,
Vivian
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January 28, 2010
Hello- I have a question, but it’s not about osteoporosis (which I have) but it’s about Rheumatoid Arthritis. I was diagnosed with RA last August 2009. I believe I have had it since 2008 or so, but August is finally when I went to a doctor. Is there any literature on RA as there is on osteoporosis? I would appreciate any information. My doctor put me on a drug. I took it for six days and started getting a rash, just on my torso, strange. It looked a lot like a poison oak rash. Anyway, I continued taking the medicine for two more days and decided to stop because of the severity of the rash. I finally called my general practitioner and when I saw him he put me on Prednizone regimen for 10 days. Anyway, when I got to my RA doctor, he decided to wait for three months before I should start another medicine. Well that is next month, February, and I am afraid to start another medicine. I have been reading extensively about the drugs for RA and all of them seem to be quiet hazardous to the body. I am 59 years old, in good health, 5′7″, and weigh 138 pounds. Can you give me some suggestions or books to read that I can try and come up with some ideas on what to do. I really appreciate your time. Thank You
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January 12, 2010
I wonder what you think about AlgaeCal which is calcium, vitamin D and Vitamin K. They also recommend strontium.
My main problem is trying to lessen my acidity.
Connie
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January 2, 2010
I am 38 years old and I was diagnosed a month ago with having osteopenia.I have been on hrt drugs for over 10 years becuase I went into early menopause.My doctor wants me to go on Actonel I am not interested in taking more meds and to hear the side effects of it scares me.I started taking the bone building vitamines is there anything else I should take for a suppliment? I am also having a hard time balancing my meals.I look forward to hearing from you. Aline
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December 7, 2009
Hi Vivian,
I came across saveourbones a couple of weeks after I had my aclasta iv injection.Ever since I have had problems with my teeth still don’t know if it is my teeth or gums am right now on antibiotic.the dentist thinks it is a gum infection I am in terrible pain.Was wondering if there is anything I can do now if it is a sideffect from aclasta.
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December 12, 2009
Nicole,
The infection is most likely not related to the IV infusion… I am sure the antibiotics will help you.
November 29, 2009
I have been on Actonel for more than 5 years.
My bone density reports have gone progressively downward for spine, and have sometimes improved for hips.
I came to the saveourbones site today, as I prepare a folder of information to send to my doctor. I want to go off of the drug.
The doc wants the BD reports and wants me to do another BD to compare the old BD reports to.
I had just started the 1x month version at the beginning of November, which is a higher potency than the 1x week version. Since that time I have experienced nausea every day, 2 to 3 times a day or more.
The information on this site is interesting, and because it is only publicizing information and not advertising supplements, it has more believability than some other sites I’ve been on.
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November 16, 2009
I have RA and supposedly I have ostopenia. I took Foxamax for 4 months before I stopped taking it because that is the only change I had made in my diet. If I bump myself my skin rips open and I bleed profusely. After two months I still bruise easily but my skin donesn’t rip open. Do you think this condition is caused from taking Fosamax? I have read everything I can get my hands on and nothing talks about thin skin or blood thinning?
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November 3, 2009
i HAVE A BROKEN TOOTH AND MY DENTIST WOULD NOT REMOVE MY TOOTH …AS I TAKE FOSOMAX FOR YEARS. THEY SENT ME TO THE HOSPITAL..THE SURGEON THERE SAID HE WOULD NOT TAKE MY TOOTH OUT AS I HAVE BEEN TAKING FOSOMAX FOR YEARS AND MY BONES WILL NOT HEAL AND THEN GO ROTTEN……WHAT AM I SUPPOSED TO DO NOW ???ANY ANSWERS.
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November 1, 2009
my bone density test last week showed a increase in bone loss, and my doctor wants to maybe start me on Evista. However, I have a family history of bloodclots, and don’t plan to take this medication. Any comments?
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December 12, 2009
My comment is: Way to Go, about not taking the drug. But that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t do anything for your bone health… so I recommend you get started on a natural bone building plan.
October 30, 2009
I have read your save our bones book, I am 54 and have osteopenia. I have taken biophosphonates for 3 years and my bmd has stayed the same or gotten worse. After reading your book, I quit the fosamax in March this year and I have tried your recommendations on diet. I have trouble with too much gas and loose bowel when I am eating much of vegetables and fruits. I find a 20 or 30 percent is all I can take. Also any vitamin supplement results in foul gas like I get with the diet of fruits and veg. Any ideas? I have a ph ranging 6.8 and higher.
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November 1, 2009
you do not have osteoporosis…i am glad you stopped taking those drugs! Good for you!
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December 12, 2009
Hi Neal,
You might want to try natural digestive aids, such as HCl Betaine. And you also may want to gradually increase the amount of foods that cause you problems. Last but not least, there are some organic supplements, including liquid organic supplements, that might help you get over the problems.
December 28, 2008
Thank you so much for your website. I have not had a chance to read your book, but look forward to it. I am also a researcher (medical anthropology and public health), and have always believed in ‘natural medicine’. Two years ago I was diagnosed with a very aggressive breast cancer (BRCA-1) and was told by both allopathic and naturopathic physicians that I needed to have chemotherapy to save my life. The chemotherapy had wonderful results and I have been cancer free for two years. I had osteopenia before starting chemo and severe osteoporosis runs in my family (whether due to genetics or nutrition is moot at this point–I don’t want to break bones!). I follow Dr. Andrew Weil’s nutritional program and am satisfied with it. My naturopath recommended that I take strontium. The research and usage in England is on strontium renalate (sp?). I can only find strontium citrate in the US. Do you know how I can order strontium renalate–and should I even be concerned about the difference? Also New Chapter has a fermented product out on the market which mixes strontium w/calcium. Can you comment on this? The literature suggests taking them separately for maximum absorption.
Thank you so much! Good luck with your projects.
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November 27, 2009
I obtained the prescription of strontium ranelate (I’m in the UK), but found that it contains 20mg aspartame in each sachet – I had not found this in the internet descriptions of the composition of the drug, except one obscure one that I found eventually.
I have not taken the prescription. I have reason to believe aspartame is seriously injurious to health and would not contemplate taking a daily dose of it, google aspartame for some of the information about it’s history, research and people’s experiences.
I telephoned the manufacturer and there is no version of the drug available without aspartame, and judging by the lack of interest in my request that they consider providing one without aspartame, little likelihood that they will. I believe that they are the sole provider of this drug, at least in this country.
I’d obviously be very interested to know whether there is any other source of approved strontium ranelate that does not contain aspartame because I have allergic reactions to citrates. It is incredibly disappointing when you consider that aspartame is not an active ingredient but added as a sweetener.
However I am encouraged by this site to reconsider entirely whether even if I could find strontium without aspartame, I would want it. I am now interested to revisit the work I have done on diet, supplementation, exercise, relaxation, work life balance, meditation, and look at the programme suggested here. I have an issue though that is that there are many foods that I have an excema reaction to, and would not be able to include in my diet, and some that are listed here probably quite rightly as inhibiting calcium absorption that are staples in my restricted choice of foods.. ho hum.. back to the drawing board
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October 27, 2008
What a pleasure to hear that someone else is aware of the wonderful alternative solutions to osteoporosis. I too suffer from this disease and have worked very hard to build bone back. Through exercise, nutrition and stress reduction (I’m a psychologist), I was able to stop the loss. Yes, I was checked for malabsortion but that didn’t appear to be a problem. No family history. I got this disease as a result of taking too much thyroid medication. It’s a long, sad story. It wasn’t until I took strontium citrate, 454mg daily, that I was able to increase my bone density. My 2 year gain was 15% and 16% for hip and spine. I’d welcome the opportunity to talk with you about the mission we share. My partner and I are attempting to coordinate a research project with 1000 women with holistic treatment which includes strontium citrate. We are also both using the Juvent vibration machine which is another wonderful alternative to pharmaceuticals. I share your concerns about the current available drugs. I look forward to hearing from you.
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November 1, 2009
where is this reasearch project taking place?
I would be interested in knowing.
s
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November 27, 2009
Hi
I’d be very interested to hear about your study, are there articles on this?
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January 15, 2009
Nora this is my first time to this web site. Your comment especially captured my attention since I just began listening to a fabulous book
“What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Breast Cancer” by Dr.John Lee you might want to check it out.
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January 22, 2009
Michelle,
I too have severe osteoporosis. I am 57. I have radically changed my diet. Lots os smoothies with kale and collards. I am also using a vibration machine made by Freemotion. I would like to know what strontium citrate is? Is it a calcium? I have not had my bones checked since I started. I have never taken a bisphosphinate. I have ordered the book.
Dedee
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