December 8, 2010
‘Vivian Answers Day’ #7
I take a calcified seaweed supplement. Now I am wondering – is this organic calcium or is it calcium adhering to the seaweed?
Calcified seaweed is plant-derived from the seaweed called Lithothamnium Calcareum, and is therefore organic. However, certain brands combine it with …
December 5, 2010
Osteoporosis Exercises: Build Your Bones While You Sit
‘Tis the season… to celebrate with friends and family, to dash to the mall, and often, to over-indulge in foods that you normally wouldn’t eat. Rather than stressing out about … Continue Reading →
November 17, 2010
‘Vivian Answers Day’ #6
What are the natural sources like vegetables, etc. from which one can get calcium and vitamin D? Does yogurt and buttermilk have calcium besides milk?
Thank you for your help …
November 12, 2010
Cook With This Delicious Bone Building Spice
With the holidays around the corner, we all start thinking about the wonderful flavors and scents that accompany the season. One of my favorites is hot mulled cider, which fills … Continue Reading →
November 7, 2010
‘Vivian Answers Day’ #5
My back feels as though I have muscle strain upper, middle and lower. Is this typical of osteoperosis or is it possible I am over working my back muscles with exercise, painting rooms in the house, lifting grand children, etc?
November 2, 2010
Drink This, Not That For Better Bone Health
Does your family know better than to try talking to you before you’ve had your first cup of coffee? If that’s the case, you are not alone. Millions of coffee … Continue Reading →
October 24, 2010
‘Vivian Answers Day’ #4
What is the best calcium to take and amount for a person 5′ tall and weighs 108 pounds?
-Susan
Dear Susan,
Calcium is required by volume and weight more than any other mineral in the body. As I write in the Osteoporosis Reversal Program, 800 to 1200 mg a day can meet the requirements of an adult person.
October 19, 2010
Onions: Are They Good For Your Bones?
They say light colored eyes are very sensitive and mine are no exception. Every time I peel an onion, I shed tears to no end. But they may as well … Continue Reading →
October 10, 2010
‘Vivian Answers Day’ #3
I am a 77 year old female. Have been on Fosamax for 5+ years and have shown no improvement in bone density (I’m now at -3.5).
Doctor has recommended Reclast but I’m reluctant to substitute one drug for another.
Saw your Osteoporosis Reversal Program and am interested in starting it. Are there cases in which even that won’t work?
October 4, 2010
Eat This Nut, Build Your Bones
If you have the Osteoporosis Reversal Program, you may have noticed that I list walnuts (along with most other nuts) as an acidifying food. So why am I recommending walnuts? … Continue Reading →
