Diet and nutrition

There are many nutrition and dietary factors that can affect your bones. There are specialized diets/nutrition programs that attempt to maximize the potential bone health benefits of certain foods. Some of these programs also suggest avoiding certain foods believed to negatively impact bone health. While more research will enable us to better understand this very complex topic, we encourage individuals to share their beliefs and experiences as they relate to this area.

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how to build muscle on alkaline diet

By bulld · New reply 7:52 pm
23 replies
I have basically eater alkaline diet for 20 years, rarely eat meat....my question is because Ihave osteoporosis my muscle mass is going fast and there is not enough protein in this diet ...

calcium and magnesium

By tx-pearl · New reply May 23, 2013
52 replies
i am struggling with contradictory information about taking calcium and magnesium together or separately. i can find reasons for both sides i sure would appreciate some input from my fellow Inspire Friends ...

followup with Dr Robert Heaney - Interactions of Vitamin

By faylou · New reply May 22, 2013
5 replies
Dr. Robert Heaney - Interactions of Vitamin D and Calcium http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ISjKpaKRT k8 the video jumps around between the measurement of nmol/L vs ng/ml, so you need to pay attention to ...

Support Group in Michigan

By smo23915 · New reply May 21, 2013
5 replies
If any one would like to meet for coffee and start a group in Michigan, just let me know. I would love to do so. Sharon ...

Alkaline Diet

By bowlady · New reply May 16, 2013
87 replies
Hi! I am new to this site. I am so excited to find people to talk to that are in my shoes...it is so scary to have OP and not sure what to do. Meds have such a bad rap and the doctors scare you that you ...

Coconut Oil

By Dolly-CA · New reply May 15, 2013
16 replies
I just received an article from a supplement company that I purchase product from that mentioned this medical study regarding coconut oil. I was excited as CO is my go to oil for cooking! http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles ...

The Importance of REAL Vitamin A--NOT Beta-carotene

By lilypads · New reply May 6, 2013
91 replies
http://www.westonaprice.org/cod-liver-oi l http://www.westonaprice.org/cod-liver-oi l/update-on-vitamins-a-and-d Does Vitamin A Cause Osteoporosis? : http://tinyurl.com/bx34oxt ...

Curcumin

By jimonqa · New reply May 6, 2013
19 replies
Started this discussion for "takeahike", since he asked about Curcumin in another thread. Takeahike, here is some information to start off the discussion. Please read the information at the following ...

help! cholesterol! i think mine might be too low

By faylou · New reply April 27, 2013
52 replies
hi, cholesterol is not the daemon its been made out to be and is essential for being healthy, i would like to know if anyone knows how low is too low, and how would one raise cholesterol? it is needed ...

Any healthy supplements that I can drink

By bafay · New reply April 20, 2013
7 replies
Does anyone use or know of a dietary supplement that would be good for my bones and give me energy. Also make me gain weight. After being on medical leave for 6 months,everything hurts and I have no energy ...

Urinary acid balancing is bogus

By PatriciaF · New reply April 19, 2013
73 replies
Unfortunately, there is a very popular theory that has been going around for some time - that is that by manipulating your urinary acid/alkaline balance, you can prevent or cure osteoporosis or other ...

Determining Safe Dosages of Supplements

By Gracejoy · New reply April 15, 2013
12 replies
I want to take additional supplements to (hopefully) improve my bone health, but am perplexed about how to determine the right amounts. My understanding from a college nutrition class years ago is that ...

vit d debate

By faylou · New reply April 2, 2013
2 replies
has anyone watched this? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iF-9brJxw ug ...

Oleic acid

By reddwarf · Posted April 2, 2013
0 replies
I know that at the bottom of my osteopenia is malabsorbtion (transit too speedy). I have read a study about oleic acid slowing down digestive transit. Does anyone have any advice about pro and cons of ...

NEED ADVICE ON COLLAGEN DRINKS AND OSTEOPOROSIS

By Coveman · New reply March 29, 2013
16 replies
I've been exploring two collagen drinks for osteoporosis, healing powers and other reasons. PROSTAT which was recommended by a wound doctor. But this item has two preservatives which I don't trust : sodium ...

great disclosure on gluten/sugar sensitivity

By faylou · New reply March 27, 2013
23 replies
Medscape Gastroenterology > Johnson on Gastroenterology Going Gluten-Free: Value Beyond Celiac Disease? David A. Johnson, MDDisclosures Mar 04, 2013 http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/7800 29?nlid=29084_1523&src=wnl_edit_medp_wir ...

Alcohol

By Aluma · New reply March 26, 2013
25 replies
I am of the thinking that I don't want to deny myself of things I enjoy in my life, and also wondering if Maybe I'm in denial abut my severe they say with a -3.2 osteoporosis. I enjoy having a couple ...

Alkaline diet confusion

By wife2abadge · New reply March 23, 2013
8 replies
I checked out the two newest books (at the library) on eating an alkaline diet, and read several things on websites. The books contradict each other, as do the websites. One website lists nuts as an alkaline ...

Heads up!

By twinklers · New reply March 18, 2013
15 replies
Our food chain has been hijacked by corporations intent on controlling the prices and availability of everything we eat. Since the mid 1990s they have been introducing genetically altered staples like ...

Perpetual chicken soup in crockpot ???

By Dogbone · New reply March 15, 2013
7 replies
It was Dolly-CA who posted the recipe about cooking chicken (bones) in a crockpot for all week! Well I'm doing that. Just want to know if anyone has done this, especially Dolly, as the odor from it permeates ...

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