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And the winners are…
As the inspirational osteoporosis stories kept pouring in, I realized that it would be impossible for me to pick just one winner. So I had to bend the rules and pick not one… but three :).
And the winners of the complete Special Release Celebration Sale Package are…
Gail Russell
Michael Schottinger
Nancy Kjellander
CONGRATULATIONS! Gail, Michael, and Nancy, please email me your mailing address and we’ll rush the package to you tomorrow, the first day of the sale.
Today I had the idea of giving to everyone who commented, 10 of my favorite bone-smart recipes that I and my family love – I’ll email them to you within the next 10 days.
To make the Special Release Celebration Sale even more “special” I want to give you the opportunity to win the complete Special Release Celebration Sale Package for FREE.
Here’s how to win:
Step 1: Simply listen to a new audio interview below where Pamela Ward from the UK tells us about her 16.4% bone density increase after following the Bone Health Revolution program for only six months
Step 2: Leave a comment below and share your bone health story with me – it can be a success, osteoporosis diagnosis, osteoporosis drug story, or any other informative or inspirational experience. Click here to leave your story
On Sunday, July 19th, at 11:59pm ET I will randomly select ONE winner from the comments list below and the winner will get the complete Special Release Celebration Sale Package for FREE.
Good luck and I can’t wait to read your story! Click here to leave your story
In 2001 a private Pilates instructor fractured my spine. I have since worked very hard to use diet, massage and exercise to help with the slight curvature that resulted from healing, and also the residual weakness and tendency of the muscles to knot up painfully due to improper alignment.
I, too, was told before and after a bone scan that I had osteoporosis, and would suffer dire consequences if I did not take Fosamax. My orthopedic doctor is angry that I am not on his recommended medication and warns me of the inevitable hip fracture.
When I ordered The Bone Revolution last year I had already been doing everything covered in the book-and the bone scan would probably have been a lot worse had I not. I am anxious to find out about new developments and apply them. Your expanded program sounds wonderful. I would love to receive it and start implementing anything new that I can.
I think this is the most informative program about “saving our bones”. I learned my friend’s Aunt (mother’s sister), had been taking one of these drugs like Boniva or Actonel or Foxamax and for at least 6 months had been working with surgeons and dentists because her jaw bone had rotted, Now this is the scariest thing to hear when you are taking one of these drugs, so I just quit taking it even though I had recently been diagnosed with osteopenia. I went to see my doctor and told him I would not take it any more and the only other thing he told me I could take was a drug that had been around a long time but it only caused “heart attacks”..I said no thank you. A week or so later my sister called and she had been diagnosed with osteopenia and needed some information on it to make her decision to take or not take one of these drugs. While on the pholne, I was surfing the Internet for a definition of osteopenia….something t hat would help her. I emphatically told her do not take something like Actonel. All of a sudden I had made it into Vivian’s website and she was talking about these drugs and how bad they were and had just written a book about “saving our bones”. I immediately ordered 2 books, one for my sister and one for me. I read the book from cover to cover. Then Vivian came out with the publication about akaline and acid foods. I got that and have begun to try to follow Vivian’s suggestions. I plan to wait awhile for the bone density (I had the heel test done recently with LifeLine and it came back normal.). You have to know I am just beginning to get into this and already I am in the normal range. So Vivian, thank you for my sister and for myself. You are so open and honest with us and share so much more than our doctors. Although my doctor said he was behind me 100%.
Thank you, Fran Branager
I was diagnoses with osteopenia earlier this year. I came home and started researching on the internet because I didn’t even know what osteopenia was. I found lots of information on the subject. I found your information and knew I didn’t want to take the drugs. On a return office visist my doctor said I needed to take Fosamax. I told the Dr. I didn’t want to take that drug. The reply was I needed to take it because if I broke a bone without taking the drug I could come back and sue the doctor. This was almost word for word what you had said! I have since ordered your book and have been working on adjusting my eating. I also have tried to eliminate things that draw calcium out of bones such as coffee and pop. I am going to work on this before I get checked again. I will let you know the results!!
Hi Vivian
Like many others my diagnosis of osteoporosis came out of the blue two and a half weeks ago. As soon as I read the report from the radiographer I was surfing the net looking for information on how to reverse it without taking drugs, and came upon your website straightaway. I downloaded your Natural Bone Building Guide and have been putting your advice into practice. The major part of my diet that I have changed is my meat intake, like Pamela, I love meat, and I have increased my vegetable intake. I have been seeing a naturopath for 18 months now, because I have an underactive thyroid which, thankfully, is stabilised at the moment, so I have been taking supplements like those you recommend and watching my diet for a long time but wasn’t really switched on to the 80/20 combination. However I have been drinking only alkaline water for the last three months, which has really been helping me. I have also signed on to Curves and am going three times per week at this stage along with one hour Pilates. I will also try your Simplecise while at home. You should know that I love the theory of exercising but putting it into practice has always been hard for me, so this is actually a very big step. I am very confident these new measures will improve my bone density, hopefully in a short period like Pamela. I intended to buy your Bone Health Revolution anyway and I am now pleased I held off for a few days, as your new package offers more information and will be more valuable to have.
Thankyou for all your hard work in this area and for making it so available, it gives people like me somewhere to turn to.
Hi, I had a very painful bunion removed on 08-08-08. After the operation my surgeon said that he had found cysts in my bones and that he would write to my G.P. because this could indicate osteoporosis. A few weeks later, after a bone density test I was told that this was very bad in my lower back and both hips, and given Allendronate to take. I was not happy with the medication, especially after I had researched this on the net and found that it ‘could’ kill my jawbone??!! but decided to try it out and see what happened as my G.P. was so insistant, and also stated that magnesium had nothing whatever to do with aiding the absorption of calcium??? After only 3 weeks I had awful heartburn, and lumps under the skin all around my mouth, jaw, shoulders and chest. I immediately stopped taking this, contacted my doctor again who then insisted that I take Actonel. Further research showed that this was no better than the Allendronate, so I havn’t taken even one pill. Further research led me to you Vivienne, and after buying your book I havn’t looked back. I have followed the so easy diet and even though I have not had a further bone density test, I feel much better in myself, and have even fallen a couple of time on to my hips (being careless with my gardening tools and stepping back on the them). I have bounced up laughing each time, knowing that I am obviously on the way back to complete bone health. Thank you so much for your wonderful advice. (I’m being more careful with my tools now too!)
Hello,
I have been searching for a way to increase bone density. I was told that I should take fossamax or actonel. I did take a few samples. But was worried about taking this product. Although I do not want to have any fractures or broken bones.
I researched on the web, and found where you can take strontium to help build bone density along with eating more calcium rich foods. And still taking vitamins along with1,000 mg. of calcium and vitamin d. Of which when they done some blood work found that I was vitamin d deficiant as are many people. So, I was prescribed to take 5,000 mg. of vitamin d once a week for 3 weeks. I did that, and now am taking the strontium, which you have to take at least 2 hours after taking your calcium or two hours before taking calcium. Magnesium is also important. I also try to exercise to help with my bones. I still need to find more ways that I can afford on a retirement to increase bone density.
Thank-You
Helen
Hi Vivian… thank you for your research. I have read all your free material and would love to read your book. I am 58 yrs old,an active massage therapist 30 yrs. now,and diagnosed 1 yr ago with osteoporosis. I am vegetarian 25 yrs. and have suspected acid / alkalinity balance as very important in the muscle pain and tiredness I have sometimes felt. I am also interested in chlorine and it’s effect on our bodies. I used to take a product called “Alkala” to alkalize the body and I used the test strips to test my urine. I am a seeker but I need some guidance.
I am truly sorry…my PC wouldn’t let me listen to Pamelas’ story! It’s 1:20 am, and I have been READING all of these wonderful stories for hrs. My heart breaks because “our” nation cares more about the “buck” then the people. Vivian, what a blessing you are for many “hungry” people. You have broke ground where many could not or would not go. Thank you dearly! The love for helping others and desire to share the wealth of information you’ve uncoverd is a gift to the lost and scared. May God bless all that you put your hand to. I will try to capture my story in a nut shell; I’m 50 and been battling the monster for about 12 yrs. I have read many a book and worked hard to follow what I read. I am unable to work so I spend most my time around the farm. I have had back surg 12 yrs ago (thats how I found out about the osteoporotic prob.) I also have ostoporortic bones, degenerative disc, mild spina bifida,stinosis,bone spurs,rhumatoid arth.,fibromialga, seisures started a yr ago.(probly due to the neck weakness) I’m wearing a neck brace now, nerve pain,muscel spasum and pain,bone pain,many sleepness nights! I dont take Pharm. Meds for bones. Altho some time I give in to “pain” meds (hate them too) I mostly take Natural Food Form Vits and herbs. I love “Holy Basil”. I like you feel the need to share what I’v learned that works. I am so looking forward to ALL your wonderful books. I know you’re a God send!
Thank you so much Vivian for all your encouraging messages. I too have been have just been given the diagnosis of -2.9 osteoporosis in my spine and osteopenia in the femur bone. In 2006 I had my first bone scan and was -2.6 and I have tried Risedronate and Alendronate once weekly and one a day also but I am not able to tolerate this medication the doctors are giving me. I have now been given Strontium but my doctor warned me there could be fatal consequences of taking this drug and so I have not attempted to take it and I am most interested to learn more about your bone revolution programme since I believe in helping nature to cure the body in a natural way.
I have been trying to eat in a more healthy way but would like to know more about trying to reverse this bone loss.
Good luck to all the other entrants in this quest for healthy bones
Angela
I been diagnosed whit osteoporosis T score -4 . The doctor prescribed once a week “Fosamax”. Two days after I took the drug I started to be dizzi, by the 4th day I was so dizzy that I could not move or open my eyes. That time I did not know that is from medicine. I end up in the ER. They could not fined anything wrong with me. The doctor did not tolled me that is from the Fosomax. I been send home with a vertigo diagnoses. When wee cam home, my family did a research on the Fosomax and wee fined out that I had side effect from the medication. Wee also fined out that Fosomax is a very dangerous drug, Lots of peoples complained about this drug. Thay had worse side effects than I did. That when I realize that drugs are not for me.
I was so glad that I found you and I ordered your book. I started to fallow the food combination. To soon to see the result but I have the feeling that is going to work.
Would be nice if you could have a book with recipes of 80/20 combination
Best regards
Martha
Hi Vivian,
Like you, I have a history of osteoporosis on my mothers side of the family. My grandmother and two of her daughters had what we call a ‘widows stoop’. However all three lived well into their 90’s.
One year ago I was diagnosed as having osteoporosis. I was prescribed Actonel Combi D and after three weeks I suffered acute pain in my arms, shoulders and back, such that I could not raise my arms to comb my hair, or shower and dry myself without a lot (I mean a lot) of effort and pain. As these symptoms were listed as possible side effects on the information page that came with the drug, I advised my doctor who told me to stop the treatment for a while. Surprise, the pain started to ease off. As there could have been some other cause for the pain I gave Actonel another go but after a week the pain was back worse than ever. Again I stopped treatment and this time, over three weeks, the pain slowly eased to say 6 out of 10 and stayed there. Calcium supplements alone also increased the pain level so I cut out everything except Glucomine. Now after six months I have regained most of my mobility. I also consider I have lost six months of my life that I wont get back.
I have just had another bone scan and this time I have been prescribed Didrocal. Information on the web indicates this drug also has side effects similar to Actonel.
The active drug in Actonal is risedronate sodium. In Didrocal it is etidronate disodium. I believe both are bisphosphonate type compounds commonly used in fertilizers, detergents, and lubricants. This may not be a negative if results and safety can be assured, but it did set me searching further and I came across the ‘Save Our Bones’ website offering a drug free alternative. No drugs also sounds like no side effects, so at this point in time I am staying off medication until I can establish if a natural approach will work for me.
Kind regards,
John.
Thanks, Vivian.. I had taken one dose of Actonel and had an aweful experience … being sick and unable to stand up and then a three day recovery and not feeling well for about a week or so. I had known not to take the drugs and along with my intuition and your information have managed to not take the drugs and feel just fine. The dietary knowledge, suppliments and excercises are keeping me on top of this and even when my 120 pound “puppy” joyfully knocked me down, no breaks of bones!!! I have shared your information with many folks and have gratitude for what you are bringing forth to the world… Blessings always,
Esta
I had my first bone density test in November 2000, the year I turned 60. I was diagnosed with osteoporosis. I had more tests in 2003, 2006 and October 2008. My scores have increased between 2000 and 2006 but there was a slight improvement in 2008 which I attribute to exercise. In spite of my doctor’s recommendation, I have refused to take any bone density drugs so I was really excited when I found your web site and ordered your book right away. I have been a vegetarian for at least the past 10 years and eat a lot of fruit and fresh salads. I do eat fish from time to time. Since I read your book, I make sure that my meals have the right proportion of alkaline and acid. I am hoping that my next test(I am due for it in Oct.2010) will show some improvement.
How bad are my scores:
BMD T-score Z-score
AP Spine (L1-L4) 10/14/08 0.626 -3.8 -1.9
Femoral Neck(left)10/14/08 0.484 -3.3 -1.6
Total Hip (left) 10/14/08 0.540 -3.3 -1.9
Vivian, I would appreciate your comments.
Thanks,
Nicole
Ihave been on Actonel for 15 years. I started when I was told I had bone loss, now 15 years later I have osteoporosis. What good has this medicine done me? Two months ago my dentist asked me if I had ever broken a bone, and I told him “no” and he stated that my bones will be brittle and healing will be difficult. He also told me very strongly to look into this medicine and get something from the health food store. When I looked up Actonel on the internet…..I was shocked! One doctor wanted me to inject my stomach with Forteo and when I looked that up on the internet, I found out that it was provided in a black box “buyer be aware” and in testing rats got bone cancer! For two years I been telling deaf ears that my jaw hurts, but no one hears me. I went to the vitamin store & got Ostivone which I was told by the owner of the store that her mother who is 81 years old takes and her bone density has improved. I have been on it for two months and have not had any test done, my jaw feels better, but I had a minor fall and have fractured my ankle! I am off Actonel….against doctors wishes, and hopefully your directions will improve my bones. I am waiting to read it and then let the doctor know! Please make your pricing good, or hopefully I will win!
I am 64yrs old, history of back surgery and recent bone density test with diagnosis of possible hip neck fracture. Was prescribed Fosamax and I was afraid to take it. The MD then prescribed Niaspan which has side effects of liver damage. Recently I was hospitalized and CT scan showed liver cysts. I believe in the Bible ( Isaiah 53:5 ” By His striped we are healed.” Jesus did pay the price, however, we are to be good stewards of our Temple. Your program is a Divine Appointment for me for myself and to help spread the word to others. I have been studying about the Acid /Alkaline Balance with foods and I am so glad to have found your site. I will follow your program and tell others in all of the Ladies groups at our church, my family, and all of my friends. May God Bless You.
Thanks so much for your program. I am excited to get started so that I can tell others about my progress. I know that it will help open the eyes of understanding of this natural process instead of taking medicine with terrible side effects.
You sister in Christ, Mary Jennische
I was on Fosamax for several years. Then I read an article on the internet and decided to go off of it My doctor wasn’t too happy with me so he put me on another on, I think it was Evista, which I got filled but never took. I started taking a Bone Builder from the health food store about 2 years ago. I’ve been getting bone scans and each time it shows my bones are thinning. I have lost 1-1/2 inches of my height, which was 5’2″, now I am 5′ 1/2″. They say I have osteopinia. They are no happy with me right now.
4 years ago I had surgery to repair the maniscus on both sides of my left knee, and they said i had som arthritis in there too. Then, last year,I had the right knee done, the same. And four months later I had my rotator cuff repaired. The doctor said it was pretty bad in there. Said the was arthritis in there too. Had 4 screws put in.
As of now, I am healed up pretty good.
After reading up on the bone medications, I decided that I don’t want to put that kind of stuff in my body, but at the same time, I don’t really want to keep shrinking either.
I am not finished reading up on the “Natural Bone Building Guide” yet, but I am working on it.
Thanks for listening to my issue.
Tip for winter-keep a big pot of vegetable soup in the fridge
Tip for summer-keep a big dish of salad in the fridge
Then you always have a nice alkalyzing base for a meal or snack ready.
I also did not receive a good bone density report last September. First, the doctor put me on Actonel but the side effects of upset stomach and indigestion were immediate. So, we switched to Fosamax with the same result. I am fairly active but need help. Looking forward to hearing from you.
I was told that I have osteopenia in May of this year,I am not taking anything except calcium and vitamin D.
As a 74 rear old, active grandmother and diagnosed w/ osteoporosis I, too, stopped taking Fosamax after fiding out its seriously bad effects on my body. I take 2 narcotic meds for my bad back and after 5 years find small relief.
Your info is so very helpful and receiving your sale package would be a true Godsend. Thank you, Vivian.
After suffering so much because I was on Fosamax for 4 years,I did not want to take anything for osteoporosis.My dr frightened me so much with stories of being crippled and death at an early age that I was intimidated into believing that Boniva injection would help me. One day while housecleaning,something(my guardian angel)told me to go on the web and find out about this Boniva injection. I found Save our Bones and was amazed when I read the testimonies of those poor women who had suffered so much.I realized what I had been saved from.Also, after reading the information from Vivian I knew I had found what I had been searching for .A natural way to protect my bones and also return some of what I had lost. Every day that goes by I thank God for you Vivian. It is so good to find someone who cares! I’m so encouraged that I can beat this thing in a natural way without drugs.I tell everyone about your website. I am looking forward to reading your books and getting empowered instead of frightened.I wish you much success in all that you do. Sincerely,Gerri
I find many younger women, I’m 85, and very active, who
look to me for advice about life’s issues, so I feel responsible to know the best proven ways to maintain good health – and especially our bones.
I had a very unusual experience with my woman doctor. She gave me a prescription for Fosamax and when I told her I had read of bad experiences with these RX bone medicines and could not follow her recommendation, I was astounded to have her tell me that she could not continue to be my doctor if I refused to take medication she told me to take. She was not open to any other bone treatment for some reason. I had to wonder why she would be so adamant about one particular patented medicine? I said, “Your not firing me, I quit” ha ha.
I want to know the latest, proven help for maintaining our health. I love these women who ask me what I know about something so I must advise them with wisdom. I e-mailed your announcement to some of them already.
I am eager to get the knowledge I will find in your ” Bone Health Revolution” Dr.Goldschmidt. I hear great sincerity and wisdom in your talks. Thank you for your years of research.
My mother had advanced osteoporosis; it was not the official cause of her death, but certainly contributed to it. A few months ago, my husband was diagnosed with borderline osteopenia, and prescribed Fosomax. I did some research and found that they had prescribed the maximum dosage. We were also very alarmed by the side effects. We questioned them as to why they would prescribed the maximum dosage of such a dangerous drug for a relatively mild case. They could not justify their decision, but tried to scare us. We purchased “Save Our Bones”, and have been encouraged by the enlightenment that it offers. I remember that my mother drank very little milk, but after she was diagnosed with osteoporosis, she began drinking a huge glass of milk with each meal. Her condition continued to progress, and I must wonder whether the milk actually hastened the worsening of her condition. I have shared the information from your book with my weight loss support group, and with anyone else who will listen. We are gradually converting to a more alkalinizing diet, and can use all the help we can get. We believe that your work will help us to prevent the same fate as my mother, and improve our health in other areas as well. Thank you for your ministry in a very neglected and very important area of health.
I am on prendisone for a disease called Polymyalgia and have been on the drug for two in a half years. It is causeing my bones to deteriorate quickly. The Doctor wants to put me on Fosamax but I have heard too many bad things about it and am afraid to use it. I read some of your stories about it so I have refused to use it. I heard there was a new treatment out on the market called “teriparatide” which they claim will grow new bone. but it is very expensive to do the whole program which takes one and a half years and costs sixteen thousand dollars. I ordered your book today and hope it will help with my situation. I’m desperate because one of my bones in my spine has fractured and I didn’t even fall or do anything to cause it to happen. I hope I can win your set of books also as I need help now before I end up dead or in a wheelchair! Shirley Charlton
Hi!
I know you would rather read inspirational success stories, but I need help. I recently purchased your book, and although it is full of very useful information, I find that I have been doing all those things for several years.
To make a long story short, I am 60 years old and was on HRT for about 12 years. When I quit, my bone density was already low. I have been pretty health conscious most of my life, but I made many changes in my diet, supplements, exercise, etc. My T scores stopped going down, down, down a couple years ago, but I can’t seem to get any improvement. I remain on the cusp of osteoporosis and osteopenia. It won’t be long before I slip into the osteoporosis category. Something is missing, but I sure don’t know what it is. I would love to talk to you.
Thank you.
Barbara Skinner
I was diagnosed with osteoporosis in my 40’s…I had bones of an 80 yr. old as per my bone doctor. I was on HRT and Fosamax for about 7-8 years, had a bit of increase of density over the years. I took myself off both when the HRT report came out and then I heard about Fossy Jaw.
I’m now turning 59 and over the past 5 years have been battling colorectal cancer with metastases to the bone. After surgery, chemo., radiation, more chemo., and palliative radiation I lost another 10% of my bone density.
As I wasn’t expected to live long after the tumour in my sacrum spread to my left rib cage and neck after the palliative radiation I did something alternative that saved my life…I took EFA’s, supplements including powerful antioxidants, Vitamins & Minerals that actually absorb and get to the cellular level, and a lot of extra Vit. D. and of course had to wean myself off of morphine which feeds the cancer more.
Although I still have a tumour in my sacrum but with a lot of new bone growth around it, the spread to my left ribcage and neck has reversed. I plateaued about 2 years ago and I’m sure it’s due to stress, more surgery…attempt to remove a stricture in my colon caused by the palliative radiation which left me with a permanent colostomy, hernia surgery, financial stress, etc.
This past spring I decided to finally have another bone density test done since I had’t had one since 2004 and much to my surprise I had lost yet another 10% bone density. Both my GP and bone doctor were very alarmed and wanted me to immediately have intravenous Zoledronete and were extremely worried about me as a very high fracture risk. Naturally I refused the treatment as I know about the toxic ingredients in it and damage it can cause. I was given to rounds of pomegerate after the palliative radiation which is probably still there!
I would like to try your method but at the present time can’t afford to even order your book as I’ve been on disability since Sep. 2004, have gone through all my retirement $ to support my 2 daughters as I’ve been a single mom for 10 years and am now trying to sell my townhouse in order to further survive financially.
So I’m entering your contest! Good luck to me!
Eight weeks ago I slipped and fell, sustaining a colles fracture of the wrist and a split radius. As a result, my doctor sent me for a scan and two days ago I learned that I have osteoporosis in my hips and osteopenia in several other places including my spine. As I am feeling quite low , suffering severe pain in an effort to regain movement in my hand and wrist (I am an organist) this diagnosis was an added blow. I researched the drug I have been offered on the internet and am horrified at what I have learned about it but while searching for information I found this site and learned of the possibility of managing this awful condition myself. Fortuitously I happened on it just days before the special package is to be offered, and therefore refrained from ordering the book by itself. Pamela Ward’s experience has given me hope and I look forward to a chance of improved health.
Ruth
I have been diagnosed with osteoporosis and also have just received my last Chemotherapy. They told me that the chemo would also do some damage to my bones, so I have been wanting to try something without putting anymore chemicals in my system. I found the web site “save our bones” and am getting ready to place an order as I write this. Thank you for the information you are sharing with so many.
In July of ’08, I was diagnosed with osteopenia. My doc put me on Fosamax, which I took for just over a year. I hated it. I really don’t remember how I came across Save Our Bones, but probably just like Pamela ( I Googled “bone health”). I ordered the book, have followed the plan, and will have a follow-up Dexascan next week. I don’t expect a 16.4% increase, but any increase will be exciting. My doc is not happy that I refuse to take the Fosamax. He even has his wife on it. Thanks, Vivian, for all you do. Jan
I am 67 and less than a month ago I was told I had severe osteoporosis in my spine and osteopenia in my hip. My doctor wants me to get an injection of Reclast or to take Boniva or Fosamax if I do not want the Reclast. I began doing some research and just The Bone Health Revolution a week ago. I have started the diet and have found it fairly easy to give up coffee and soda. We also tested our water. We were using reverse osmosis and it tested with a lot acidity. We had just gotten a new refrigerator so did not connect it to the reverse osmosis but just to a filter. It does not show acid. I am finding the diet a bit difficult. Maybe I am just making it too hard.
Hi Vivian :o)
I listened intently to Pamela telling her story. I have to admit that I don’t know very much about Osteopenia, but do know that Osteoporosis sufferers live with so much grief when they break their bones and my heart goes out to those patients who suffer from it.
I myself have a different story….
I was born on September 11th 1944. your (USA 9/11) and when that terrible disaster happened in 2001 to all of those innocent people I cry every year when my birthday comes along, why should I celebrate and be happy when all those wonderful people died. If I see the clock face showing the time 9.11 then I stop what I am doing and think of those who lost their lives and their families who were left behind suffering for their loved ones who were taken away.
My story…
At 9 years I started MENSTRUATING, I started having MIGRAINE HEADACHES at that time too & also suffered from RAYNAUDS (white fingers & toes). Those problems became a nightmare for many years to come. At almost 65 years I still continue to suffer from Raynauds.
At 38 years (1982/3) I had a swelling along my jawlines which I knew wasn’t mumps, I had them when I was a child. After many tests, and a SILOGRAM it was discovered that I had SJOGRENS SYNDROME. (No tears & no Saliva). I was told that it was part and parcel of RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS. I was also told that because it started in my face it wouldn’t go anywhere else in my body. I found that it changed my life completely. No longer could I go out and enjoy having a meal & drinks with friends.
I became embarrassed at always having to take a drink of water or juice with every mouthful of food or I couldn’t swallow it. Food would cling to the inside of my mouth and I couldn’t rinse it away. I would rather give an excuse than have to go out and enjoy myself.
I hardly got used to having Sjogrens, when 5 years later, swellings in my fingers on both hands became unbearable, a doctors visit & blood tests would confirm whether I had RHEUMATOID & OSTEO-ARTHRITIS which he thought was the cause.
I just couldn’t believe it. I had been previously told that I wouldn’t get this anywhere else but the tests confirmed that I did indeed have both. I cried & cried & decided that I wouldn’t let this beat me. I was not going to end up in a wheelchair if I could help it.
I carried on working, taking many kinds of drugs that were prescribed for me. Thinking that I was getting the best help available I never once questioned the doctor with questions like, What were they doing to my body.
I decided to carry on working, but each time I had a “flare up” my drugs were increased. I had so many drugs inside me that I’m sure I rattled each time I moved. I had to eventually give up working because my hands became deformed & I could no longer build the boards & assemble the computers that our company made.
I took drugs for migraine, these drugs should only have been prescribed for 6 months, I was on them for TEN YEARS. Many drugs were changed over the years. One year I became so very ill, I ended up in hospital. I had PYLONEPHRITIS. I was in the renal unit for 3 weeks, I am now down to using one kidney as the other can no longer do it’s job. All because of drugs that I have been prescribed to “help” with my Rheum. & Osteo Arthritis. The renal doctor told me that this drug & this & this was killing me, I told him there & then, “not anymore they don’t” & I stopped them straight away.
Eventually my Rheumatologist sent me for a DEXA SCAN which revealed that I had a T score of –2.5. I was given a Bisphosphonate called BONVIA. I had been on this drug for 3 years. I NEVER knew just how bad this drug was until I needed to get help with dental problems. My teeth were falling out and I asked for TITANIUM IMPLANTS to be inserted to hold a denture, having no saliva meant I had no suction and therefore the denture would just fall down.
I have spent over a year now having tests, a scan to see how much bone depth that I had in the jaw & x-rays. Each test takes weeks to get an answer back. I found out more after searching the web to find out about the Bonviva and patients with dental problems. I was infuriated to think I was put on this drug and then be told by my dental surgeon that I was hardening the bones at the expense of blood loss, which would effect all healing. My jaw could DIE. He didn’t want to put the implants in until he made enquiries of his own. I was told that the implants wouldn’t stay in as the jaw bone would have no blood flow to help the healing process, & all because I was on a Bisphosphonate.
Needless to say I stopped the BONVIVA immediately. 3 years was way too long. I still wasn’t satisfied with what I had been told & went on to search for more & more information. Exercise, good food, weight bearing exercises the list went on & on, vitamins etc.
I bought a Wii Fit EXERCISE BOARD & it has been the best thing I could have bought. The gentle exercise gave me all the weight bearing exercises that I would need to help strengthen my bones.
I got courage to stop all drugs & now I feel better in myself knowing that no longer will I use poisons which are prescribed by doctors unless I investigate them first, if I am not happy I most certainly don’t take them.
I now was learning that I could stop this drug Bonviva & the damage that it was doing, my research landed me onto the Save Our Bones site where I now “met” up with Vivian. She has given me help via her emails which I will forever be grateful for. She too has told me about the weight bearing exercises, eating good foods and vitamins that are necessary for good healthy bones.
I am now awaiting for two appointments, one is for another Dexa Scan, I am sure that my bone density will have improved, the other app. is to have impressions made of my “teeth”, then my dental surgeon will remove all the ones that are left which are held in with pins. Healing will take place over 12 weeks before the implants themselves will be put in, by the end of a year I will have a denture which will be held firmly in place without me worrying whether they will fall out.
My story is long, but for as long as I am able I will never give up my driving, dancing or enjoying my life to the best that I can make it. Even now with my Sjogrens problems I got over my embarrassment and now enjoy going out with my friends and living life to the full. I will never again take a Bisphosphonate.
I hope what I have written will give encouragement to others who have some of the problems that I have. Just go out & enjoy life don’t let your disease whatever it may be, beat you.
God Bless, take care of yourselves & each other
Marysia
Hi Vivian
Having been diagnosed with osteoporosis in January tis year and being distressed by the medication offered especially the side affects, I decided to research the matter. I came across your website which inspired me and promptly sent off for The Bone Revolution which is now well thumbed, and together with your regular e-mails and findings has inspired me to take regular exercise, I am not lazy person being a florist/gardener, but I do find treadmills etc not very inspiring! I now feel much more confident about my future and also much happier knowing that I am not pumping my body full of dreadful drugs. For me personally you have been a great inspiration and mentor so please keep up the good work, for all who have “not so good bones” a big thankyou.
Regards
Lorraine Robinson
Wales
I have been diagnosed with austopenia and my physician prescribed an injection medication once a year. I read Vivian’s story and decided not to take the medication. I have been trying to find the natural way to save my bones, but my physician tells me that it is not possible through diet and excersice alone and according to him this has been proven through medical research. I am convinced that it is the pharmisutical companies that put out this reseach. I hope I have the same success as Pamela Ward.
There is no doubt I lost height and the doctor wanted me to take a bone density test. “What will you recommend,if you don’t like the numbers?” I refused to take the test when he had nothing to say about a natural way of helping myself. MAYBE your info will be the answer I”N looking for
Hi Vivian! This is my story
For 2 years I was taking the drug Actonel and then lost my lower teeth, which contained both implants and my own teeth, the implants were quite costly. Some fragments of teeth were left in the gum, so I had surgery to remove them. I then had to wait 2 months to heal, before I could have a denture made and I am still having trouble, Is it possible for the jaw bone to regenerate? I don’t take any medicine for my bones right now and intend to follow your program, and I am so glad to have found you on the internet.
With thanks,
Anne Rappa
I took Fosamax for years thinking that was what I needed to do for my osteoporosis. I ended up with a non-traumatic spontaneous fracture of the right femur. I learned later this is a possible side effect of long term treatment with Fosamax. I have been advised to take Forteo injections but do not want to risk the possible serious side effects and the tremendous expense of this drug. I found the Save Our Bones site and I am looking forward to finding out if this may be a better choice for me.
I had an osteoporosis diagnosis in April of this year. I had taken Fosamax for the past 6 years but got osteoporosis anyway. However, after reading your book, I changed my diet, am lifting weights and using ankle and wrist weights every day. I can’t wait to take another bone density test to see my new results!
I listened to the interview and now I feel encouraged! I am a thin Northern European (Swedish) 63 year old. I have always been physically active, including riding a bicycle until I got my first car when I was almost 34. I am also a vegetarian since birth; my mom says as an infant I would not eat meat, and thrived on beets and breast milk! I have always been mindful of combining certain foods to provide sufficient protein and to meet nutritional needs. So when I had a bone density test done recently and found that I have advanced from osteopenia to osteoporosis, I was stunned. Me?
I have tried Fosamax in spite of the nausea and stomach upsets.
Now I am scheduled to have an “infusion” of Reclast. This doesn’t sit well with me. I truly believe that the human body is capable of maintaining health if it is just given proper directions. Besides, I do not believe that osteoporosis is a disease any more than grey hair is a disease.
I am looking forward to following a regime that precludes foreign matter being pumped into my body, but I also need this regime to suit a non meat-eater, including fish, poultry, or any dead animal.
I hope, I hope, I enthusiastically hope that this will work for me.
I discovered Vivian in the same way Pam did. You always hear that “you are what you eat”. I was just 70 years old in March. I realized in my early 60’s that HRT was not what I wanted going into my body; that menopause is a natural function and I should treat it that way. This was after being on it for 3 years.
My younger sister was diagnosed with osteoporosis at 60 and was immediately put on Fosamax. There was no one else in my family history that ever broke a bone and she hadn’t either.
I went to get a scan and was told I had osteopenia. As I got older, I was diagnosed with osteoporosis. I refused drugs and began doing my own thing and then Vivian’s. I got myself out of osteoporosis and got the doctor off my case.
I still wasn’t feeling up to par. My hips ached and my muscles, and I live in Minnesota. In my recent annual physical, my doctor asked me if I wanted my Vitamin D checked. He call me the next day to say that my count was very low and wanted me on mega doses of Vitamin D to get my count up into a normal range. With the first pill, I felt better. I am hoping that will be the answer I have been looking for.
I wanted to alert everyone. The problems I have been having are symptoms of Vitamin D deficiency.
Thanks again, Vivian, for all your work.
I had taken Fosamax for about 11 years until I quit last March. When I first started taking it, I was diagnosed with osteopenia and my bone density improved slightly. However, after eleven years, my bone density started declining into osteoporosis and I was referred to the Director of the Osteoporosis Center of St. Luke’s Hospital in St. Louis. I also started researching. I read that Fosamax should not be taken for more than 10 years and that it was blocking the osteoclasts in the bone formation process. I quit taking it on my own and continued to research. Several months later I found myself at the dentist needing an implant and bone grafting because I had developed osteonecrosis of the jaw. The Director of the Osteoporosis Center said this was caused from taking the Fosamax. Two days ago I had the bone grafting on my jaw to build up the bone and in six months I will have two dental implants and then five months later I will get a new bridge over the implants. During my research I happened to come across the Saveourbones website and really felt encouraged by the testimonials. My Osteoporosis Dr., whom I saw two weeks ago, said that we would talk about what medication to take after the dental work is complete in about a year at my next scheduled visit. I don’t plan on taking any more medication. About six years ago I had uteran cancer as a result of taking estrogen and now I have osteonecrosis as a result of taking Fosamax. Your website has been the most encouraging site I have found and I am hoping I can afford your program and I am praying that my bone density improves with your plan. Thank you for the opportunity to tell my story.
M. J. Larson
I took Fasomax for 3 long weeks. My tummy told me it wasn’t right for me. I returned to my GP, who tried to perscribe another drug. My instincts said NO and I had to take leave of that physician, a WOMAN to boot. I continued my search for alternatives. I came upon a red rice extract certified to build bone. I have been taking it for about a year and just had a dexascan. Don’t have the results yet. I am very interest in your program of ph balance. I have no problem doing both programs. Your program also interests me because I have been researching ph and cancer. I’m thinking that your program could have a double benefit.
Hi Vivian!
I have been using your program for about three months, and I love it!! Even if I wasn’t ever diagnosed with osteoporosis I’d still use it!! I started your program before my bone density results, because my mother had osteoporosis. Because of that, and because I have been on a lot of steroids for asthma, I was allowed to get a test at 57 years old. It’s crazy how they don’t normally give the test until a woman is 65!!
So, when I got the results of my bone scan, it was decided that I had “thinning” of my pelvis, but my spine is fine. My doctor gave me all the “options”…and there I was, all prepared, with your program, from diet to vitamins to exercise…which took care of all of the “options” I was given…except for the drugs. My doctor, who happens to be a female, I could tell, did NOT want to mention the drugs, but reluctantly did. And as I said, “Nope, I’d rather work with this program”, she was nodding and grinning and very pleased.
I am fully confident that my next bone density test will be much improved. Thank you for all of your research and hard work.
I was diagnosed with severe osteopenia in May. The nurse from my Dr.’s office called to tell me the news and that he would prescribe Fosamax. For the 1st time ever, I decided to look up a drug that was prescribed for me. I did not like the side effects. I called and scheduled an appointment to taalk with my Doctor(which I think he should have requested before giving me a prescription). He also wanted to check the level of my Vitamin D. It came back low, so he said to take 800IU a day beyond what was in my multivitamin. I told him I would not take Fosamax and asked if there was options other than drugs. He said no. I told him I would take Actonel, since it seemed to have less side effects and not as severe as Fosamax. I had also requested some information on Osteopenia and Osteoporosis. While I was there someone printed a couple of articles from http://www.osteopenia3. I came home and got on that website. One of the links led me to Save Our Bones.com. After reading most of what was on the website, I ordered the Bone Health Revolution. I have finished the book. I have started taking your recommended daily dosages for vitamins and minerals. I have also started following your 80/20 diet. I’m trying to incorporate more whole/raw foods into my diet. I have my prescription for Actonel in the file. I’m hoping that my done density will improve with the next test. My doctor said we would do one in 2 years, but I want to have one 12 months after being on your program.
In late 2008 I was diagnosed with Osteoporosis. I already knew about the dangers of fosamax from friends, so I knew that I wasn’t going to go the drug route. In May of this year I saw my doctor again, who tried to put the fear in me by asking if we were going to wait until I had broken a hip or was in a wheelchar before we started addressing the osteoporosis. I expressed my concern over fosamax so what does she do, she recommends Actonel. She said she was going to give me a gift of three months supply and I can go away and do the research and decide for myself. When I started the research I couldn’t believe what I was finding. How was Actonel any different from Fosamax? Needless to say I shall be returning her gift. That’s when I started to do my own research and found out about Vivian and the Bone Health Revolution. I’ve been following the balanced alkaline/acid diet for about 8 weeks now and it has been easy although I was a little disappointed about the coffee and coca-cola. I can live without meat but I must admit I was a bit of cola addict. However, water with lemon or apple cider vinegar is satisfying me nicely. I go back for a bone density scan in September and am hopeful for improved results. In the meantime, I monitor my PH regularly, engage in some weight bearing exercise and go for walks. I think I’m on the right track and I’m not poisoning myself in the process. Thanks Vivian.
I was diagnosed with osteoporosis in 2005 and was again tested in 2007. My bone density was stable on the second test without taking medication. As I moved to a new location, I found a young doctor who gave me the medication Evista for my osteoporosis in 2007. I had a bone density test in 2008 and found the medication had not improved my bone density. The doctor requested I stop taking Evista. I have felt so much better without medication. I have shared your ideas with my family and friends and they are stopping all medication for osteoporosis due to terrible side effects.
In an age of “miracles” provided by the Big Pharma “regime” and the “your gonna die” if you don’t believe in or use our drugs to “heal” you – it is a blessing to truly know that there are real healthy and natural alternatives to this drug crazy culture of today !
Thanks for keeping me aware of the many steps I have begun to take to “save our bones ” without the medical madness !!
Truly Believe in Healing THYSELF !
MICHAEL
I had a routine bone scan my first which showed osteo penia in my back and hip. I was already taking Calcium with D. My Gynecologist gave me some options of the once a yr. IV or evista. I opted for evista. I now have osteoporosis in my back. I will be purchasing your book but have also done some research on my own. I have stopped the Evista. I have increased my Vit D and calcium in my diet. I asked my internist to check my Vit D level and that is good so I was told to continue present tx. I am also taking Chapter one.
This has a lot of the vit that I have read are needed namely Vit. K, more vit D, ca+ from algae, magnesium, etc. I am due for a scan next year. I have also increased wt bearing exercises and working on wt. control
I just got my first bone scan at 50 years old. It shows that I have osteoporosis in my spine, and osteopenia in other areas. My mother is suffering from osteoporsis and osteoarthritis in spite of following all the conventional advice for many years. She has always walked, done water aerobics, taken vitamin d and calcium, and different drugs. My dr. was very concerned because he said I am very young to have it already. He told me that “natural” treatments don’t work. He recommended that I start right away with the drugs, and gave me a free sample of Boniva. I went home with the intention of taking it. I decided not to jump into it right away–to do some research first. I looked at my library website for books. I was interested in a book by Ann Richards titled “I’m Not Slowing Down–winning my battle with osteoporosis.” She combined diet, exercise, and medication. I thought I would get the book. Then I remembered something. Ann Richards was the governor of Texas. Didn’t she die not long ago? So I googled it. She published the book in 2003. She died in 2006 of esophogeal cancer! I googled to see if there is a link between osteoporosis drugs and esophogeal cancer, and there is! No way do I want to take drugs. I would rather have osteoporosis. So, searching some more, I found your website. I have ordered your book. I have decided to put your advice into practice, and get another scan in one year. My dr. won’t like it, but that is my decision.
Thanks for giving me great hope! Jennifer
I was diagnosed a little over a year ago with pre osteoperosis in one vertabra. My doctor told me about the medications and gave me a prescription for Boniva. After reading all the side affects decided not to take it and started researching and found your web site. I also asked my doctor for an alternative. He suggested I take the Better Bones Balance exercise class developed by Oregon State University and put on through The Linn Benton Community college here in Albany OR. I started the class and got your book. Just had my bone density test a couple weeks ago and there was no change. It probably would have been better but we ended up taking two very long trips, one 6 weeks and one 4 weeks to the East Coast so missed a good deal of the exercise classes and found it difficult to keep up with the healthy diet. My doctor said the report was a good one so will stick with the exercises and diet. I also recommended your book to some of my friends in the exercise class but they haven’t commented on how they are doing. Also loaned my book to my doctor but he had no comments. When he got my test back this time though he said keep up the good work so that is a good thing. Thanks again for your book.
I HAVE STOPPED TAKING THE OSTEOPOROSIS DRUG FOR OVER A MONTH NOW, AND I HAVE NOT HAD ANOTHER BONE SCAN, BUT I DO KNOW THAT I FEEL BETTER. MY NURSE PRACTITIONER IS NOT VERY HAPPY WITH ME STOPPING THE DRUG, AND WANTS TO TRY ME ON ACTONEL. I TOLD HER ABOUT THE BONE HEALTH REVOLUTION, BUT SHE WAS HAPPY. SO, RIGHT NOW I STILL TRYING TO EAT MORE VEGETABLES, MORE VITAMIN D AND I AM ALSO TALKING CALCIUM 1200 MG A DAY. MY CALCIUM LEVEL IS ALSO VERY HIGH, BUT BY THE GRACE OF GOD, I DO BELIEVE THAT THIS MIRACLE WILL HAPPEN FOR ME THROUGH THE BONE HEALTH REVOLUTION.