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).
You’ll also notice the “Ask Vivian” category (click the “Ask Vivian” link below the green bar). This is a fast growing collection of questions and answers about Osteoporosis from our community. 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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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?
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.
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?
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.
November 1, 2009
you do not have osteoporosis…i am glad you stopped taking those drugs! Good for you!
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.
October 31, 2009
There’s now a new product by Garden of Life called Grow Bone. It’s two separate supplements in one box, one is Calcium with Vit. D3, K, Boron, etc., that you take during the day, and the other is strontium citrate that you take at night. My naturopath suggested that I try this, and we will test nutrient levels in 6 months, and do a DEXA after 1 year. The supplement is supposed to be highly absorbable, and meant to do as a program with exercise. Maybe worth a try? I also have Vivian’s wonderful book and I’m trying to adjust my body PH. And I just got a Needak Rebounder to help build bones without stress on joints. Good Luck!
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.
November 1, 2009
where is this reasearch project taking place?
I would be interested in knowing.
s
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.
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