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September 17, 2013 by Vivian Goldschmidt, MA
How To Build Your Bones While Boosting Your Immunity
…are alkalizing (even if it’s a fermented form of an acidifying food, like milk), and are chock-full of these tiny but mighty immune-building weapons. Probiotics like those found in yogurt actually stimulate the production of cytokines, special cells that increase the body’s inflammatory immune response.1 In addition, these good bacteria increase the number and effectiveness of white blood cells.2 Benefits of Probiotics Go Beyond the Belly As we’v…
December 15, 2013 by Vivian Goldschmidt, MA
Finally! A Bone-Healthy Guilt-Free Candy
…palm kernel oil, cocoa, molasses, whey, confectioner’s corn flakes, nonfat milk, salt, lactic acid esters, soy lecithin, soybean oil, cornstarch, artificial flavors, TBHQ, citric acid, yellow 5, red 40. Aside from the fact that sugar and corn syrup are the most prominent ingredient, thereʼs more to avoid in these candies. Letʼs take a closer look at some of them. Corn Syrup This sweetener is obtained by a multi-step process that begins with a mixt…
December 29, 2010 by Vivian Goldschmidt, MA
‘Vivian Answers Day’ #8: Coffee, Yogurt, Stevia, Vegetable Intolerance, Men And Osteoporosis, Osteoporosis Drugs, And More!
…on of alkalizing foods. A simple way to do this is by adding almond or soy milk to your coffee, or lemon to your tea. And have your favorite alkalizing snack with either beverage. I know some of you may wonder why you can’t just take a calcium supplement with your coffee or tea to offset the acidifying effects. That won’t work because the beverage gets to your blood stream before the calcium. But you can definitely increase your alkalizing reserve…
September 11, 2016 by Vivian Goldschmidt, MA
Scientifically Proven: Carrots Effectively Reduce Hip Fracture Risk
…serving 100% Alkalizing Ingredients: 3/4 cup unsweetened almond or coconut milk 1/2 cup sliced carrots, raw or lightly cooked 1 ripe banana, room temperature or frozen 1/2 scoop vanilla or unflavored whey protein powder 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/4 cup plain or Greek yogurt Two or three ice cubes if your banana is room temperature (optional) Directions: Place all ingredients in your blender, and whirl un…
January 12, 2010 by Vivian Goldschmidt, MA
Vitamin K: Your Osteoporosis Knight In Shining Armor
…diagnosed with osteoporosis. My doctor also advised me to “drink plenty of milk”. Luckily, I did not follow his flawed advice and instead, I embarked on my own quest to conquer osteoporosis which culminated in the Osteoporosis Reversal Program. Today, I want to share with you yet another piece of valuable information about a little-known bone health gem. It is vitamin K, best known for its blood clotting functions. In fact, vitamin K gets its name…
August 6, 2014 by Vivian Goldschmidt, MA
These 4 Bone Damaging Foods Attract Mosquitoes And Their Diseases
…ou’re following the Osteoporosis Reversal Program, you’re already avoiding milk and most other dairy products. Dairy products make you irresistible to mosquitoes because they stimulate your body to produce lactic acid, which attracts these annoying bugs. Beer and alcohol attract mosquitoes, but as of yet, scientists are not really sure just what it is about alcoholic drinks that draw these pesky critters – it might be the increase in body temperat…
August 13, 2014 by Vivian Goldschmidt, MA
16 Bone-Healthy Nutrients In This Quick And Easy-To-Prepare Dish (It Only Takes 10 Minutes)
…– just ¼ cup of sesame seeds has more calcium (351mg) than a cup of whole milk (291mg). Zinc* is an important trace mineral that has not only been shown to increase bone density, but low dietary intake of zinc has been correlatively linked to low bone density in the hip and spine.2 Copper* (See above for information). Vitamin B1* (Thiamine) is another “energy releaser,” supporting the metabolism of carbohydrates. Vitamin B1 also promotes normal f…
January 14, 2015 by Vivian Goldschmidt, MA
Save Our Bones Bulletin: Two New & Dangerous Osteoporosis Drugs Looming (One Causes Breast Cancer), A City Goes Fluoride-Free, And Much More!
…are familiar with insulin-like growth factor (IGF-1) – it’s found in cow’s milk as a result of cows being given injections of bovine growth hormone. Even more disturbing, a 2004 study specifically cites IGFBP-2 as causing breast cancer growth, and shows that it is indicative of malignancy: IGFBP2 mitogenic signals of autocrine/paracrine regulatory mechanisms may be responsible for the growth of breast carcinomas and IGFBP2 may be an independent in…
April 19, 2015 by Vivian Goldschmidt, MA
4 Hushed-Up Ways GMOs Can Devastate Your Bones And Your Health
…t species – such as injecting goats with spider genes so they will produce milk with a protein so strong, it can be used like Kevlar in industrial manufacturing; or injecting tomatoes with fish genes so they will resist freezing temperatures. Rice has even been injected with human genes to produce seeds that contain human immune system proteins, which are then used to manufacture and develop drugs. It’s really bizarre, frankly. And it has massive…
June 1, 2015 by Vivian Goldschmidt, MA
What You Should (And Shouldn’t) Do To Get Maximum Magnesium Bioavailability
…m to form an insoluble complex of magnesium, calcium, and phosphate. Cow’s milk, which contains high amounts of phosphorous, inhibits magnesium uptake for the same reason as colas. Coffee and tea have diuretic effects which increase magnesium secretion via the urine. Excessive alcohol use also inflames the intestines and causes a diuretic effect. In addition to various foods and beverages, there are health conditions that can prevent magnesium bio…