Decisions, decisions, decisions! Wouldn’t it be wonderful if you didn’t have to make them? The answer is no.
You should welcome being in control of your decisions because nobody is more qualified to make bone health decisions for yourself than you.
But because you may not be sure of yourself, you might become stressed and anxious.
So today, I want to give you the five main reasons why you are more than qualified to make your own osteoporosis choices – regardless of what anyone else tells you…
Because you are a truth-seeker
Nothing can stop you from finding the truth. The mere fact that you are on this website proves it.
You want to discover the truth about your osteoporosis diagnosis, about the drugs you were prescribed, and everything else you need to know, so you can make an educated decision. While others blindly accept what they’ve been given and told, you are willing to go the extra mile.
This isn’t to say that you will actively disobey what your doctor tells you, but rather you would like to discuss your findings with him or her in an open and pleasant dialogue. As George Lundberg, M.D., executive vice-president and editor-in-chief of Medicalogic/Medscape states in an interview, “physicians need to welcome the idea of patients being interested in their own health.” Amen, George!
Because you question everything
You want detailed, common-sense information and you won’t settle for the proverbial “because I say so.”
You want to get to the bottom of things. But did you know that unlike you, most doctors don’t research the latest health information?
The US Department of Health and Human Services reports that “once a new piece of scientific evidence emerges as a medical advance, it takes up to 17 years before doctors routinely incorporate that information into how they practice medicine” (Comparative Effectiveness Research: What It Means for You, Carolyn M. Clancy, M.D, April 7, 2009).
In light of this, it surely does not look like a good idea to rely on your doctor for the latest information on any health topic, let alone osteoporosis.
Because only you know what your “normal” feels like
You know yourself better than anyone else, so you know when you’re just not feeling right. I receive many emails from readers about how doctors denied the side-effects they suffered while taking osteoporosis drugs, and flatly transferred the blame to another unrelated condition.
For example, many in our community wrote that when they complained of acid reflux while taking bisphosphonates (a common side-effect of those drugs), the doctor would blame it on stress, and handed out yet another prescription for an anxiety drug. More often than not, stories like these don’t have a happy ending… As the saying goes, “practice makes perfect”, and you have been practicing at being “you” since the day you were born.
Because you did not study Medicine
You see, Medical students immerse themselves in a wide array of complicated subjects, and they also need to memorize information on thousands of prescription drugs. The Physician’s Desk Reference has information on over 4,000 drugs, and the number keeps growing every year. Clearly, doctors are exposed to an overwhelming amount of data.
So it is not surprising that Dr. Barbara Starfield of the Johns Hopkins School of Hygiene and Public Health writes that there are about 250,000 iatrogenic deaths (physician-caused deaths) per year in the USA. Plus there are 12,000 unnecessary surgeries, 7,000 medication errors in hospitals, 20,000 “other errors” in hospitals, 80,000 infections acquired in hospitals, and 106,000 “non-error, negative effects of drugs.”
Alarmingly, medical-induced deaths are the third leading cause of death in the USA, after heart disease and cancer (B. Starfield, M.D., Journal of the American Medical Association, Is US health really the best in the world? July 2000).
Fortunately, you have an edge over any doctor because you only have to focus on your own health issues. If you've gone through the Osteoporosis Reversal Program and read the articles on this website, you most likely are already more of an expert on the truth about osteoporosis than your own doctor is!
Because you are self-sufficient
You know that your body is designed for health and not for disease, so you trust its ability to heal itself. Even a single microscopic cell in your body has more chemical processes going on than all the chemical factories in the world combined. Now multiply that by about 75 trillion, which is the approximate number of cells in your body, and you’ve got yourself an industrial complex the likes of which you’ll never see on our planet.
Indeed, osteoporosis prescriptions drugs are no match to what your osteoblasts and osteoclasts can do.
And let’s not forget that Nature also gives you a helping hand to improve your bone health. For example, there are approximately 8,000 bone-healthy plant polyphenols that can help increase the production of osteoblasts (Garie G. Duthie et al. Plant Polyphenols: are they the new magic bullet? Proceedings of the Nutrition Society, 2003).
These powerful antioxidants are found in every day fruits like apples, cherries, cantaloupe, pears and grapes.
Conclusion
Now that you know that you are your best bone health decision-maker, it will help you achieve peace of mind. And then, a beautiful thing happens: along with the peace of mind comes less stress, better decisions, and better overall bone health. As I mentioned before, this website is testimony to your willingness to take responsibility for your bone health and to the power in your decisions – I'm glad you made it here.
My whole saga began with unexplained foot pain. After a long slow process (x-ray, MRI, bone density scan) I was diagnosed with Osteoporosis. I am 57, fairly fit and in very good general health. I have been taking supplements (high quality ones) for 30 years and my Dr. was very surprised when my bone density test was in the osteoporotic range. He prescribed Actonel and not knowing which way to turn I took 16 weeks worth. I did some research and determined I did not want to follow the pharmaceutical route. On my next visit to him I showed him my research, told him about the side effects I was having with the drug and asked for his support in trying alternative methods to correct this imbalance. He had recently been to a nutritional seminar and was not aware of the benefits of Strontium. However he was quite interested when I told him Strontium was being produced as a prescription medication. That is always the thinking – needs to be a presciption!! Anyway, he was quite agreeable and I am working hard at balancing my calcium/magnesium and have started taking Strontium (low doses) because there is some controversy as to its benefits, and of course made some major changes in my dietary habits (I am a prairie girl and I grew up on wheat – that is the most difficult one for me to adjust to). But I am convinced my bones will thank me! I spread the word to anyone I know has Osteoporosis, and am not shocked in the least at the resistance to change. My involvement with supplements and healthy alternatives over the years has met with lots of resistance from non believers. Sorry for the long blog – it is my first and I will try to keep them shorter from here on in.
Question for Vivian – what does B12 have to do with osteoporosis? My B12 is too high ( it was almost twice normal) and the only B I was receiving outside of my diet was from a multivitamin (I have since switched brands and it is slowly coming down).
Trudi
Vivian, I love your articles and look forward to your emails. So very informative. I am so thankful I found your information. I have MS and osteopenia. Are their any bone-strengthening excercises done from a sitting position? I can stand, but very unstable.
I like the idea of this information that you send out and I like making my own decisions.
My doc says that 50% of women who break a hip, die within six months. That is scary. However, taking Forteo or continuing Boniva is also scary because of the side effect I get from Boniva…. didn’t realize all these indigestion problems was from the Boniva. It is hard for me to buck the medical establishment. It is also hard for me to believe that all women who have osteoporsis will break a hip. And, why do people who break a hip, often die soon afterwards?
I have your wonderful book, Vivian and refer to it often. My quandry is that two doctors tell me I have to take Forteo to keep from breaking a hip and that 50% of older people who break a hip die within 6 months. (I’m 75). That’s scary info. However, I just don’t want to take Forteo or continue taking Boniva infusions. It is hard for me to “buck” the establishment. You and your book are the only ones who tell me there are other ways, besides drugs, to help my bones.
I am a pensioner who broke her hip in an unusual way in April 2009, lost 2 units of blood, and was subsequently diagnosed with osteoporosis, and was on Actonel for a few months until reading about Vivian’s book, then stopped this stuff. I was never happly with it at all, but I did the exercises for my hip diligently and can walk about almost in the way I used to do. I go to an hours exercise class once a week at the sports centre and try(not perfect) to watch my diet especially acidic foods which probably caused most of my problems, and to concentrate on alkali with supplements, so don’t take fright, just be determined to do the best you can for you. I also stopped cows milk and butter when I read Vivian’s information, and a bonus is that the catarrh I had most of my life has largely gone. I take plain greek style yoghurt with sesame seeds sprinkled on and have increased my fruit and veg, and intend to increase my exercise (maybe dancing). Carole
so far everything I am reading is helping and I have already started drinking distilled water but my only concern is what about the minerals that are in the other water that we need?
Yes I too have wondered about drinking distilled water and what we are then missing out on that we need in tap water.
I just did a PH balance test on my tap water. I came out to 5.5 which is very acidic. You need to keep your PH balance in the alkaline limits (7.0).
vivian, please summarize the supplements we should be taking. I am a vegetarian, and have osteopenia. Have just started your program. have been heavy on dairy in the past but now know better. Thanks,
Hi.I.m new at this ,so bear w/me.
The Dr. has me on Fossimax and am also taking vit D,Osteo-cal w/mag,OIL Of Primrose,Magnesium,Glucosime Sulfate and VitB100. I also take a blood pressure pill and something (wait for it) for my reflux.
My last bone density test showed a great improvement in my hip but my back went down .1.
I was so happy about my hip and all he told me was to keep doing what I was doing. Was he right ???
In 2009 I developed several DVT clots and no clue why. After dozens of blood work and extensive tests – still no clue. Then I downloaded your information. I was on Fosamax for about 8 years – now I know better. Side effects have been digestive problems, small ulcers and now I find blood clots. They want me to start reclast because it bypasses the digestive tract – Is that rolling the dice or what?? Thanks, but no thanks. Even the Drs didn’t know about the possibility of blood clots. The other was varified by colonoscopy and endoscopy. Thanks for that info
Has anyone else out there had problems with blood clots, especially???
I understandthat nattokinase is an excellent supplement for circulation. However, don’t start taking with anti-coagulants. It is not suppose to have the side effects of the drugs. I have been taking Health Resources brand with no problem. I see there are lots of brands out there so you can probably get a good deal someplace. I know nothing about quality differences. Vivian, do kn ow anything about this supplement? Any problems that I may be unaware of? I am not a nutritionist or specialist of any kind.
If I can do most of your recomendations for Osteoprosis will it also thake care of the Osteroarthritis?
Up to a certain point…
Any substitute ideas; unable to eat grapefruit,
or drink the juice – on Lipitor
Hi Jean,
Here’s my idea: consider substituting Lipitor for a natural cholesterol lowering supplement and follow the pH balanced Osteoporosis Reversal Program. Many in our community have reported that their cholesterol numbers have dropped when on the Program.
Oh, and one more thing: if you decide to do that, go ahead and eat healthy grapefruits!:)
excelant notes docters would be the only ones to disagree,unfortunately the truth hurts,thanks again for your commitmant.
Hello everyone,
I am 64 and have terrible shoulder pain and feet problems, how do I excercise when everything hurts. Any suggestions ? I think getting old sucks!
For eleven years it has been one thing after another. I take lots of vitamins go to acupuncturist, and am on natural bio identical hormone cream. I have great DR.S who support all the natural approaches. There seems to be no conclusion as to what is wrong.
It all started after a hysterectomy, I am at a loss. Burning in most of my body, especially joints. Have arthritis and osteoporosis. Does Ezorb realy work?
Check out the Osteoporosis Reversal Program. It explains how easy it is to bring your body to the appropriate balance so your bones become strong and renewed. Bringing up your pH to an alkaline level can also relieve arthritis symptoms.
I just received the Saveourbones book and did a quick read of the entire book. It makes sense! It is an accumulation of alot of information I have been researchng on my own and it is good to have many of the habits I have tried to incorporate confirmed. Also many new pieces of information I was not aware of. I am looking forward to receiving the rest of the save our bones package especially getting into the excercises. Thank you!
Thanks for all the info. I know now I’m not crazy and lots of other women are going thru the same things I’am.
I’m a vegan and I stay away from doctors. I broke my hip 5 years ago and found that I have severe osteoporosis. (5 compression fractures in my back). I take strontium citrate and lots of vitamins. Calcium citrate and EZorb. I feel fine now. Don’t know if my bones have improved because, as I said, I stay away from doctors.
The statistics on medical profession disasters in this article are really informative.
Thank you for all the info you have sent. It’s been most helpful. Since I’m over 80 and not taking anything but calcium, I’ve depnded on exercises to keep me in reasonable shape. Sincerely, Lorraine
Happy New Year Vivian; I am very thankful for all the information you share with us. I am doing anything that is possible to fight osteoporosis; like exercising, taking vitamin D3 and eating the right foods.
I’ve read the article and though it was very good.
As usual, a very knowlegable, sincere and to the point article,very helpful!
Thanks very much !
As so many have already said but it’s coming from the heart — “Thank You Vivian for all your labor of love that you do for us who need help and solid advice!”
You are a breath of fresh air in a world of legal drug pushers!
So Very true
Thanks for your appreciative comments, Linda.
I vow that 2010 is the year to start taking care of me. Do you know of an easy to follow
video using weights to help me with my osteoporosis – hopefully free or inexpensive.
I have been saving all of your emails and I think you mentioned an exercise in one of your emails.
I would like a video workout to do appx. 3 times a week that is easy to do with weights at home.
Any info you can forward is sincerely appreciated.
I have your program and will start reading and applying it in 2010 – the year of me (hopefully).
Yes! The year of “all of us” also… 🙂
Hi Diane,
I have been using an exercise video for osteoporosis titled, “Skeletal Fitness”, by Mirabai Holland. You can get it on Amazon.com. I think it’s very good.
Good luck to you in making 2010 your year!
thank you for the information ihad been looking for.
I totally agree with you, taking responsibility for one’s own health is the sensible thing to do. I purchased your book a couple of months ago, and find the food proportions (alkaline/acidic) so easy. I was giving this information to customers in my health food shop almost 30 years ago,and this is one fundamental truth that hasn’t changed.
I referred my sister in England to your site, and thankfully she has stopped taking Alendronite for her “early signs of osteoporosis”. this was prescribed after she had a nasty fall and sustained a wrist fracture.Having read comments by your members on their side effects, my sister recognised that she was experiencing a number of them herself, which was the impetus for her to cease the medication. She expressed concern to me about her doctor’s reaction, but I told her that she has a right to make her own choices.
I will continue to spread the message to whoever needs it. Thank goodness for your research and commitment!
Have a great day!
Nancy
Thank you Vivian for all you do and share with us God bles you.Merry christmas and a very happy new year
I just turned 80 – my DR wanted me to take Evista – side effects – heart attacks, blood
clots and hot flashes – none of which I want.
I am the last one in my family – all of them
died of the first two above side effects ..
glad I found your site.
My doctor says I have osteoporosis and wants me to take Reclast injections. I took Fosamax years ago and he says it didn’t help me.
I am afraid of the side effects of these drugs, but my doctor said the risk of breaking a hip could be deathly. I am 70 years old and in good health except for the osteoporosis. The only medication I take is omeprazole for acid reflux. I do take 1200 calcium and 800 vitamin D a day for the osterporosis. I am at wits end to take the drugs, and worried that I may break a hip without them. What is your advice.? I read your e-mails everyday hoping to help my decision.
Pat. According to the research done by the Vitamin D council, the body can use (if it has it) 4,000 IU of vitamin D3 a day. That’s a far cry from 800 units even though I am sure you think 800 is a lot since it is twice what the RDA has been for the past 5o years. The IU measurement used for vitamin D is miniscule.
i know that I have osteoporosis because I stayed out of the sun or used sunscreen when I had to be outside for the past 30 years. Get your blood level for D3 checked. Less than 30 and you are in the deficiency zone. You want a reading of at least 50. Depending on where you live, you may be able to et your D3 from the sun is you get out during the noonday sun. I sit for 20 minutes in the sun exposing as much skin as decently possible during the noon hour in the summer. I take 5,000 units of D3 each day. My blood test shoed my D3 level to be 72. Do not get a prescription for vitamin D as some doctors are still giving prescriptions for D2 which is a poor substitute.
If interested, Google The Vitamin D Council. These doctors have devoted years to the study of the vitamin and have a lot to tell you. You will not see a lot of advertisements on D3 because there is no money in it for drug companies.
Just remember, your body cannot build good bones without vitamin D, regardless of how much calcium and the other necessary minerals you take in.
Lois
Pat,
Here’s what your doctor is not telling, most probably because he doesn’t know: you can reverse your bone loss without any toxic drugs (and Reclast is high on the list!).
My program gives you all the info you need to do that. At least explore this option before you decide…
Thank you for your concern and e-mails. I am experincing a lot of stress listening to all my doctors say that i “have to go on one the Osteoporosis drugs due to my very bad Dexa report”. I am trying to come to my own decision that I believe will be right for ME!!!!!
Thanks for the encouragement.
Dorothy
Hi Dorothy,
I am in the exact situation you are in! The bone specialist I go to is actually having me get another DEXA scan (in his office) about 1/2 year earlier than required because he’s counting on the fact that it will be considerably worse than the first one I had (when I wasn’t told I had osteoporosis!) and then he will use the scare tactic to push Fosomax (for the 3rd time!).
Let me encourage you to do the same thing I’m going to do — come to my own decision (and that is to handle this osteoporosis the NATURAL way — through proper nutrition, weight-bearing activity and researching supplementation that is good for me.) Doctors are waaaay to eager to push drugs and the raunchy side effects don’t affect their body — it affects us who would take that poison! Please give it some serious thought — don’t always trust a doctor — remember, they are still “practicing” medicine — it’s definitely not an exact science and the FDA is right in the bedroom with the big drug companies.
Keep up the good fight — your overall good health is so worth it!
Dorothy- don’t let them push you around- it’s your body, your health, your life. Maybe you could try meditating or hypnosis (I’m serious) because what getting really stressed out does to your cortisol levels is NOT going to help your osteoporosis or your general health. You’ve got support here- do what YOU decide.
Jarrow Formulas Bone-Up was recommended to me recently and I have been taking it for my calcium. Today I saw my naturapathic doctor and on reading the label, she advised me not to continue taking it as the Vitamin D in it is D2 which she said is a synthetic and goes to the arteries instead of the bones. I have been taking a separate D3 supplement. I also was taking a calcium citrate/magnesium supplement and will go back to that. Do you agree with this decision?
Yes, Paula. The Vitamin D we get from the sun is D3.
Dear One: I purchased your book and saw my GP in March of last year. He had prescribed Fosamax 2 years before after a bone density test showed osteoporosis. (I was having terrific back pain and leg pain.) After reading your book I just told him that I had quit the Fosamax a couple of weeks before seeing him, because my back pain was worse and I had read the information in your book as to what Foxamax is composed of. He just said “Okay, take more Vitamen C” and then did another bone density test. And as you know, it was even worse. Then he said he would like to do another test after I have been off Foxamax for a year. I said “Okay” to that. But I know that my bones have gotten better as I do not have the intense pain as before. Thank you so much for your book and the information I have received by e-mail. Edline
I have enjoyed reading your information and reader comments. I keep up with my bone density every two years — not good but could be worse, and after taking Miacalcin nasal spray for 2-3 years I quit several years ago and just watch my diet, take calcium with D, walk the dog, do stretches every morning — 20-25 minutes even while traveling, and work out at the gym for 45 minutes 2 days a week. I fractured my hip in May, and my surgeon said he never saw anyone heal so fast, and I came home rather than going to extended care for rehab. With suggestions from Home Health, I did my own rehab. I will continue to read your comments as long as you keep sending them and Thank You!
I am so enjoying all this info as I have just recently come off Fosomax in the last 2 months having taken it for 6 years. Now that I am symptom free – no more GERD, rashes, disappearance of a ganglion on my wrist- I am thrilled to be off Fosomax and eating better than I have in years as well as supplementing my diet with minerals and vitamins. Thank you for your exercises and your encouragement.
Dear Vivian. Dr. Just put me on fosamax after finding out through two broken ribs and very low t score that I have osteoporosis. Also have severe bursitis. Cannot exercise right now – help! Exercise and diet! Would not like to take meds but don’t know what to do right now. Read you and thanks for all your info so far.
Dear Vivan,
I was diagnosed with bi-lateral breast cancer in 4/07 and started taking Armidex in 9/07. You can see by the time lapse I was afraid to take this drug because it strips you of all your estrogen and one does not needs to be a genius to figure out what the lack of this can do to your body and mind. Most certainly, this diagnosis I received just got more grim with going from a warning to osteopenia during two bone density scans. My oncologist wants me on one of the many drugs that are suppose to combat this-an intravenous one. I was in surgery both in July for a horrible sugery and in October to correct it making some areas worse. I have not had an opportunity to set another appointment but dread discussing things with her. I do not want to take anymore drugs. I am sick of it afterall I take the big granddaddy of them all with Arimidex. I have been looking at your site for a long time and I can see how thorough you are. Good for you that you were able to put all your talent,education and perseverance together to do what you have done. The biggest thing that scares me about these drugs is how you have pointed out that the bone gets harder but stops regenerating – this does not sound good. I am not a doctor and I know very little but this does not sound encouraging because even if the bones get harder/stronger-they still in turn become more brittle and I know brittle anything can snap. So where in essence is the good in that? I want to do the best thing by my body I have been in rough shape for the last three months – actually 7 operations in three years. I am fed up. I never dreamed whacking off ones best asset and then with an open playing field put two new ones in and sewing everything up. This has been a nightmare-my kingdom for someone who knows what they are doing. Well, I certainly have talked long enough. Have a Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours.
God Bless, Vivian
Respecfully,
Deborah
Your right again. I quit taking the Boniva the doctor had prescribed in September and I now have more energy and I do not have that wore out feeling any more. Thanks for your emails.
As I am a vegan and I study what is in each fruit and vegetable I eat. Thanks you for keeping the public informed.
I am very new to all of this. I have read your book Save Our Bones. I have found it very informative and have tried to keep to an alkaline diet most of the time. I hope to go for a further bone scan next year so will let you know how I get on. I would be very interested to hear of a good decent recipe book as there is so much on the internet and do not know which to purchase. Any help. Also what is the algaecal programme would be interested in hearing about it.
Cecilia,
Good news for you and everyone in the Save Our Bones community: I’m working on a comprehensive recipe book. Also, I’m doing in-depth research on algaecal that I will share with everyone in a blog post soon.
Hi Vivian,
Thanks for the e-mails. Every time I start to doubt myself I get an e-mail from you that keeps me going. I got off to a rough start with the PH diet because my ulcerative colitis acted up. You made a reference in the Bone Health Revolution that “unless certain gastrointestial conditions are present, the biochemical imbalance may be corrected by diet.” Is there something about ulcertive colitis that I need to know. Will the diet not work for me? I basically know I have to stay away from lettuce and certain nuts.
Hi Jenny,
The Osteoporosis Reversal Program can help you; just make sure you stay away from the foods you know create problems for you.
This article is so “Right On”! I am so frustrated with the medical community and making me feel like an idiot if I question anything or make a comment.
Thank you so much.
Thank you again! Best information source I have re: bone health
Thanks Vivian for such vital information. I have been taking actonel foe three years. Earlier this year I went to a new Doctor who wanted to put me on forteo,but after the info. posted on your website I rejected the idea. whenever I can I will get your book; until then I will try toeat right and exercise regularly. By the way what is the algaeCal program?
Does any one know about the product OsteoPhase
by Tango Advaned Nutrition. I just started on it so do not have a report on it. I am taking boron, vit D, OsteoPhase and a multiple vitamin. Anything I should take to help my bones along with exercise.
Thanks
Gayle
To Gayle: My system is unable to handle all the herbs in the Osteophase but I think it’s one of the finest Calcium sources (my nails grew like crazy) and the doctors/administrators at Tango are very helpful and I feel strongly that they are trustworthy.
Hi Vivian
Thanks for the timely reminder. I have been a bit low in spirit just lately and have let my ‘bone’ diet slip. I will back on track tomorrow! The exercises are great. I will be back on track with those too! Do you have any for strengthening the back?
I am lucky that my doctor respects my decision not to take any bisphosphonate drugs for my bones and I am weaning myself off (with my doctors agreement)HRT, so I shall see if it affects my bone density – any advice on that?
I have also asked my doctor if she could set up a workshop, say once a year, for people with or vulnerable to osteoporosis. She is quite interested and is going to speak to the head of the practice about it. So here’s hoping!
Many thanks for all effort you make to keep us informed.
Hello Liz,
Wow — what a neat doctor you are going to!!! What city do you live in? Most of the doctors around here (Newport News, VA) are legal drug pushers!!! If your doctor sets up a workshop, would you be willing to share that information as to what she does in the workshop with all of us on this blog? I know I’d really love to find out since there’s nothing available like that here.
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In a few days I will see my doctor and I have decided not to take any drugs to improve my bones.
First of all, I will have to find a solution to my underactive thyroid that seems to not be be working with the medication.
Then I will have to figure out why red blood cells are year after year low.
In the meantime I am continuing to eat a healthy diet, adding vitamins and minerals and using weight bearing exercises.
Thank you for your continued assistance.
Kind regards,
Ingrid
Vivian:
I commend you for the wonderful you do. You give people “hope.”
I took Forteo for 2 years. You can only take the drug for 2 years. You should continue until the 2 years is up.
My doctor put me on Forteo. I am a breast cancer survivor…radiation to my entire right rib section. Dr. said I’d be fine. I called the pharm co. that makes Forteo. They said DO NOT TAKE THIS DRUG. one of the side effects is bone cancer if you have had radiation to bone.
You have to be your own advocate.
Hi Vivian, Your information is greatly appeciated. You spend so much of your time on researching info that you send to us, I just pray that you take time for yourself.
I took Forteo injections for two years, now the doctor wants to put me on another drug and I said NO.
I am doing the exercises that Mike Ross suggested. I know in time it will show improvement. Thanks for introducing Mike to us.
Take care and God bless you with love.
Thank you once again.
Many fruits like lemon, grapefruit , oranges are acidic too, but in your stomac they act like alcaline. Maybe the same with tomatoes?
Hi Charles,
Foods are classified as acid-forming or alkalizing depending on the effect they have on the body after digestion, and not based on their taste or their intrinsic acidity or alkalinity.
Also, alkalizing and acidifying foods contain different minerals. By the way, I discuss this topic in great detail in The Bone Health Revolution (Chapter 7).
An acidifying food contributes hydrogen ions, making the body more acidic; an alkalizing food removes hydrogen ions, making the body more alkaline.
So even if a food tastes acid, it does not necessarily have an acid-forming effect on the body. For example, you might think that oranges are acidic; yet they are actually alkalizing.
Vivian I have discovered some supplements are hard to digest and actually make me feel like there is acid burning my tounge when I wake up in the morning.
jesi
Dear Vivian!
I read your article, and agree about doctors not having the answers to the affect of prescription drugs. I am no longer taking Fosamax or Boniva after founding out what is in them. It’s been over a year since I stopped, and on my last bone density test, the result was good. I have been trying to incorporate lot’s of fruit and vitamins, of course, in my diet and it seems to be paying off.
Thanks for all information. I’s really helpful to have somebody with the same view.
Viola
I had hoped that after a year on the recommended diet, I would be able to get another T score to determine effectiveness. However, I have been told that Medicare will not pay for the test if you’re not on medication. What’s with that>