Dr. Rogers’ comment today surprised me!  After examining my blood on the dark field viewer, he said, “You don’t need a Dexascan.”  He also said I no longer needed to take the megadoses of calcium, strontium, and other minerals. Perplexed, I asked why not. He replied that once the blood was healthy, the bones would […]

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Kathy on October 22nd, 2008

Munching on freshly roasted pumpkin seeds has to be one of my favorite treats this time of year!  Try this recipe for a tasty treat with surprising health benefits. You will need: 1 pie pumpkin about 8 inches in diameter Aluminum foil 1 9′ x 13″ glass pan 1 tbsp. of Earth Balance buttery spread […]

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Kathy on October 20th, 2008

Before working out:  Apple, almonds, and water While working out:  Water Breakfast:  Fruity protein shake, supplements, blueberry tea with Beyond C powder Snack:  Two slices of Ezekiel bread with Earth Balance buttery spread Snack:  Pumpkin seeds (from a fresh pumpkin) baked in the oven with a small amount of Earth Balance buttery spread and salt […]

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Kathy on October 16th, 2008

In a time when the watchdogs of the health of our nation’s children decry the obese, junk food junkies that increasingly inhabit our classrooms, today I saw hope for the future. A young lady named Lily, a student in my 3rd period Algebra 1 Honors class, stated in front of her peers yesterday that she […]

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Kathy on October 14th, 2008

The quick answer is “no.”  Having low bone density in itself doesn’t hurt at all.  However, here’s the catch: If your bones start to fracture because of low bone density or other factors, that can hurt plenty!  Compression fractures in the vertebrae can be extremely painful and may even require surgical intervention to find relief. […]

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Working out at Planet Fitness is everything it’s advertised to be!  It’s a “no judgement zone” where you are free to choose cardio, fat burning, stretching, or whatever, and where you receive support to fulfill your goals. Wednesday evening I attended the introductory class in “Designing Your Workout Plan.”  Robert, the personal trainer, asked about […]

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Kathy on October 8th, 2008

Breakfast:  Fruity Protein Shake; Blueberry Tea with Beyond C powder, Corvalen (D-Ribose) powder, and 1 tbsp of Tart Cherry Juice concentrate, Supplements Snack:   Sliced apple Lunch:  2 tbsp. of almond butter with carrot and celery sticks, water Snack:  Almonds and raisins Supper:  Pinto beans with long grain and wild rice; fresh steamed green beans with […]

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