I'm always working to listen to the needs of our community and to make your battle with osteoporosis as easy as possible. So I'm happy to announce that this week is the second “Ask Vivian Week”.
Here's What ‘Ask Vivian Week' is All About
Simply post your question by leaving a comment below before Thursday, June 21st. Please only post one question.
The questions I receive during ‘Ask Vivian Week' will be answered throughout the year as part of our hugely popular ‘Vivian Answers Day' series.
On June 28th, I will select five questions and will post my in-depth answers to them right here on the blog. Then throughout the year, I will continue answering five questions on a regular basis.
This is your chance to ask me your most pressing bone health related question.
It can be ANYTHING you've always wanted to know. Your question can range from a general bone health concern to a question relating to your specific situation, or even a question you may have regarding the Osteoporosis Reversal Program.
Don't hold anything back…
I'm here to listen and to answer. Ask your question now.
I’m thrilled that so many of you enjoy and benefit from the past editions of ‘Vivian Answers Day', and am excited to continue answering a brand new crop of your questions.
My warmest regards,
What is the best alkaline milk to put in coffee? Is coconut milk acidic? There is a lot of contradiction about which foods are acidic on the internet. But I trust what you say.
Thanks for all your effort.
Sheri Valentine
I’ve been noticing lately that I have trouble remembering things. I’m really worried about my memory. Please help!
I have been getting the Depo Provera Injection for birth control and they tell me it causes bone density loss. I am wondering if it is like “fosamax” and loss can be reversed once I stop taking it. I also just got the handbook even though I have been following you for over a year now and the question from that is how do I determine my PH so I have a starting point to measure by. Thanks so much.
Teresa
Vivian: I’m confused. You state that our bones are living. I have osteoporosis and my bones look much worse than some skeltons that are dug up and can be a couple thousand years old. How can this be if the owners of those skeltons are dead? Are those skeltons still alive? Leads me to believe that maybe the only way to stop the osteoporosis is to die.
Dear Vivian,
I look forward to your emails and comments. You are the BEST!! Yesterday, the deadline for making these comments to you, I had a bone density test. It had been 2 years since my last test diagnosed with osteoporosis. That is when I did my research and found YOU. I refused to take any MEDS. Today my T-scores were only down .2 but at least I know they are being reversed and I will work harder. I have changed my diet to vegetarian, no cows milk, and follow your recommendations. I do yoga almost every day along with intermittent weight barring exercises, & I walk & swim. Before I started doing yoga I could not do a push-up. In fact, I could NEVER do a push-up even when I was young. I am now 65 and I am doing push-ups.
I realize I am late for a question but I was wondering does it make a difference if your tests are done on different machines? I would think NOT.
Thanks so very much for all of your help. You are truly a GREAT help to all of us women. Thank you!!!!! Carole
Vivian, Thank You for all the information you send out.
What is your take on the product Supple? Would it help or hinder to add to my diet? Just curious. Thanks Leida
Dear Vivian
I am currently on your program but have a friend who has recently been diagnosed with osteoporosis. She discovered it after falling and broke her spine (upper and lower). She gets sick when taking magnesium tablets. She is now taking a daily Vitamin D/Calcium combo tablet and is asking me about Ostelin. What can you tell me about these? I really would like to convince her to go on your program. She is nearly 73 years old and has the bones of a 79 year old. Hoping to get an answer for my dear friend.
Kind regards
Sherry
Hi Vivian,
I am 54-year-old woman who went into menopause at age 36. I have maintained my bone density, without HRT, just by exercise, mineral supplementation, and watching my diet. My bone density had gone into the osteoporotic range, and returned to osteopenia when I reached my 10th year of post-menopause.
I recently had physical therapy for tendonitis of the right bicep tendon. It involved external application of a gel containing dexa-methasone with electricity to the affected area, 3 times per week for 2 months. I was told at the end of the treatment that dexa-methasone is a corticosteroid. I had stomach problems during the treatment, and have developed hairloss and hypothyroidism as well, and am wondering if it was due to the treatment.
Now I am worried that my bone density will have worsened as a result of the corticosteroid treatment. Do you have any advice?
Thank you,
Francesca
What is your opinion of strontium supplements for improving bone health and growth?
Suzy Cohen recommends this for bone health please comment.
Anita
I would like to know you’re thoughts on several capsules I’ve been taking for the past year. I was diagnosed with osteoporosis but refused to take a prescription medicine. However I discovered the following over the counter capsules and have been taking them for about a year. The company is called Garden of Life; Vitamin Code Growth Factors and (same company name) Vitamin Code Raw Calcium.
Thank you,
Hi Vivian, have your Osteoporosis Reversal Program. Have made a lot of changes in the way I eat. I take magnesium, 2200 units of D, calcium 2/day. My T-score in the left hip 2 years ago was -2.6. My recent bone density on the left help is -2.8. Have an appointment tomorrow to see my doctor who has been pushing the drugs. In the past, I have taken Fosamax, Actonel, and Boniva. Developed shoulder and knee pain and an irregular heartbeat. Have refused to take the drugs for the past 5 years. Doctor wants to prescribe Prolia. I am 68 years old, very active, with no other health problems. I take metropolol for the irregular heartbeat. Would appreciate your thoughts on this. I have read about the newness of Prolia; as well as the side affects. Thinking about telling my doctor I would rather have a fracture than die of a stroke or endocarditis (sp?). Incidentally, my recent test was done on a different machine. Thanks, Vivian. Sincerely, Betty Caldwell
12 years ago, i got back pain due to vertebry gap. from that time to till i am suffering with that pain.
please suggest me what i will do to cure that.