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Swine flu jab
- By Loods · Posted 8:52 am
- Discussion in Clinical trials · 1 reply
- Sorry this is not really on the subject of osteoporosis but I was wondering how people felt about the swine flu vaccination? Because I have severe kyphoscoliosis and restricted breathing I have been advised ...
I am wondering today where
- By millie123 · Posted 7:33 am
- Journal · 1 reply
- Lana and AussieLass are lately. And we haven't heard from nathji lately either. I miss you, folks. Come back ...
Strontium citrate
- By ladyhannah · Posted yesterday at 11:09 pm
- Discussion in Osteoporosis/Osteopenia treatment · 1 reply
- This i my first time on this side and i hope i can get some information on Strontium citrate. I have had Kidney Stones ( calcium oxalate ) for over 30 years with one surgery and 2 Lithotripsy procedures ...
Don't take calcium with bread?
- By lilrayosun · Posted yesterday at 8:49 pm
- Discussion in Vitamins and supplements · 5 replies
- According to a study done by a doctor at the University of Texas, one should not take calcium after a meal, particularly a meal that includes bread. Quote: Flour contains a substance called phytate. When ...
Super Salad For Healthy Bones
- By HolisticNutritionist · Posted yesterday at 6:36 pm
- Discussion in Osteoporosis/Osteopenia treatment · 4 replies
- Although calcium is the mineral that is stressed by most for maintaining healthy strong bones, calcium alone cannot protect the health of your bones. Normal bone metabolism utilizes over two dozen nutrients ...
Sedona, Arizona
- By sdivas · Posted yesterday at 5:43 pm
- Discussion in Organizations for information, activities and resources · 0 replies
- Osteo-Fitness class Sedona Parks and Recreation Department Posse Grounds Park Recreation Room Wednesday, Nov 11 8:30-9:30am Cost - $65 Register at the parks and recreation office 102 Roadrunner Drive ...
horoscope for today :)
- By paaatriot101 · Posted yesterday at 1:27 pm
- Journal · 2 replies
- See what I mean, lol Libra By Rick Levine Today you may get a taste of the tough issues that you must tackle in the coming months. Luckily, you are not being asked to fix everything now, but it's not ...
Juicer recommendations
- By Catkin · Posted November 5, 2009
- Discussion in Vitamins and supplements · 9 replies
- Having read on this site that juicing kale, brocolli etc is a good way of getting your green calcium requirements I'd love to hear your recommendations for a juicing machine ...
Poooooop
- By paaatriot101 · Posted November 5, 2009
- Journal · 13 replies
- Well I guess I knew it wasn't going to be good news when the doc called hubby's cell and said to come in today to go over latest scan... SO we went. The cancer has spread beyond the tumor into a fatty ...
Forteo Training
- By Kathleen43812 · Posted November 5, 2009
- Discussion in Osteoporosis medications · 6 replies
- My first Forteo shipment will arrive tomorrow. Since there is not a "training class" in my area they are proposing to "train" me over the phone. Has anyone else done this? Sounds tricky to me. Couldn't ...
How to calculate Z score?
- By kellysuemcclurg · Posted November 5, 2009
- Discussion in Diagnosing osteoporosis · 2 replies
- I just got my T score result, but she didn't give me a Z score. She says she doesn't have the SW to calculate it. Is there a way to convert my T score to a Z score, which I understand is more meaningful ...
fracture #7 for the year
- By letshope · Posted November 4, 2009
- Discussion in Guidelines to safe movement and fall prevention · 14 replies
- i'm still amazed at how little it takes to have a bone break. in just doing the same life activities i've done most of my life (including the falls and crashes) i've become a frequent flyer in the broken ...
How much Vitamin D
- By osteomarie · Posted November 4, 2009
- Discussion in Vitamins and supplements · 6 replies
- I got my blood test back and my Vitamin D is 28.3 it should be between 32.0 and 100.0 my Doctor said to take a supplement but didn't tell me how much. I was taking 1000 IU a day already. Has anyone else ...
Trog Says "Lifting Weights is Good"
- By SequoiaHealth · Posted November 4, 2009
- Discussion in Exercise · 8 replies
- This article is from our November support group newsletter. Enjoy!!! Strength Training... The Next "Fountain of Youth" Lifting weights has always been seen as a "burly man" activity or something that ...
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- By paaatriot101 · Posted November 3, 2009
- Journal · 5 replies
- 1985 One cold winters Morning I dropped to my knees in prayer, Snow and Ice were at the window, I asked Lord ? Are You really there? I asked for a sign, I begged and I pleaded I made promises, if you ...
What should I be taking instead of Fosamax, etc
- By hugaboo · Posted November 3, 2009
- Discussion in Osteoporosis/Osteopenia treatment · 5 replies
- I'm a 49 year old woman that has a T-score 0f -3.6. My dr prescribted Fosamax that I do not want to take after researching it. I am taking 1000 mg of calcium citrate with 500mg of magnesium 3 times a ...
YOU USE UP VIT D -- fast as you can make it
- By bettyrenshaw · Posted November 3, 2009
- Discussion in Clinical trials · 0 replies
- The Vitamin D Council has partnered with ZRT Labs to make a discounted take-home Vitamin D Test Kit that you can order on the Internet. A portion of the proceeds from the sale of each test will be donated ...
COST OF VITAMIN D
- By Donnalc · Posted November 2, 2009
- Discussion in Vitamins and supplements · 6 replies
- My insurance doesn't pay for Vitamin D which I am required to take 100,000 mg daily which brings my calcium to the right level. Does anybody have Vitamin D paid for by their insurance? Are there sources ...
CalMax
- By ohioliz · Posted November 2, 2009
- Discussion in Osteoporosis/Osteopenia treatment · 0 replies
- Has anyone tried a supplement called CalMax? I heard an infomercial on the radio touting this as a great product for people with osteoporosis. I'm always leary of "too good to be true" but I looked it ...
Answer to How Much Weight By Bluesky...
- By SequoiaHealth · Posted November 2, 2009
- Discussion in Exercise · 5 replies
- There were so many posts to your discussion I needed to answer your question this way... Before a reasonable answer can be given, the first two questions that need to be answered are What is your conditioning ...
