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Stomach Acid required
- By Catkin · Posted 1:00 am
- In Osteoporosis/Osteopenia treatment · 0 replies
- But an alkaline diet preferred. (The acid from lemons, vegetables etc turning our stomachs alklaline) An alkaline diet is recommended for osteoporosis and yet we need stomach acid to properly digest the ...
calcium : magnesium ratio ???
- By mary113 · Posted yesterday at 3:30 pm
- In Osteoporosis/Osteopenia treatment · 1 reply
- I was looking on-line to order a calcium magnesium combo. I thought the ratio was 2 : 1 cal to mag. I just stumbled upon the University of Arizona calcium supplement guidelines. In it is says that according ...
Swine flu jab
- By Loods · Posted yesterday at 8:52 am
- In Clinical trials · 3 replies
- 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 ...
Strontium citrate
- By ladyhannah · Posted November 6, 2009
- 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 November 6, 2009
- In Vitamins and supplements · 7 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 November 6, 2009
- In Osteoporosis/Osteopenia treatment · 8 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 November 6, 2009
- 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 ...
Juicer recommendations
- By Catkin · Posted November 5, 2009
- In Vitamins and supplements · 14 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 ...
Forteo Training
- By Kathleen43812 · Posted November 5, 2009
- In Osteoporosis medications · 8 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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 ...
What should I be taking instead of Fosamax, etc
- By hugaboo · Posted November 3, 2009
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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 ...
interested in gaining interest/support for use of service dogs w/ osteo.
- By letshope · Posted November 2, 2009
- In Assistive devices · 0 replies
- below is a letter i sent to my doc about the use of service dogs for patients with osteoporosis. i see their usefulness both in assisting in emergent situations as well as proactive/preventative as they ...
Lemon Water
- By Catkin · Posted November 1, 2009
- In Osteoporosis/Osteopenia treatment · 30 replies
- I'm trying to make my diet more alkaline so I'm drinking water with lemons squeezed into it. I think the timing of this would be quite crucial; drinking just before having a meal - but maybe that's not ...
