For Teachers:  Part 1 of Balancing School, Home, and Health – Setting Peaceful Priorities Most of us, at one time or another, have determined what we consider to be our priorities in life–the people and activities that are most important to us.   Stephen Covey, author of 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, recommends that we […]

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Kathy on August 28th, 2009

Hello, OsteoDiet readers!  I haven’t forgotten about you this past week.  I’ve simply been very busy with the beginning of the school year!  I teach Algebra and serve as Academic Coach at Southwestern Middle School here in DeLand, Florida.  Even though the startup of the year can be time-intensive, I love my work!  Besides, the […]

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For Teachers:  Part 1 of Balancing School, Home, and Health – Attitudes that Encourage a Healthy Balance Last week I received this question from a reader who is also a teacher like me:How do you do it all once the school year starts?  How do  you find the time to prepare a healthy diet, keep […]

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Kathy on August 19th, 2009

Breakfast:  Tossed Salad (romaine lettuce, tomato, matchstick carrots, 1/2 of an avocado, 1 tbsp. Newman’s Own Tuscan Italian dressing), Greens Shake with BioChlor, Supplements, Wild Berry Zinger tea with Beyond C powder Snack:  (None – No chance for a snack because I was attending a workshop.) Lunch:  Fruity Protein Shake, supplements, water Snack:  Cocoa Cherry […]

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Are you missing peanut butter cookies?  Well, no more of that!  These almond butter cookies taste scrumptious…and they’re good for your bones. To make about 3 dozen cookies, you will need: 1 large mixing bowl 1 spoon for stirring 1 9″ x 13″ glass pan fork and spoon aluminum foil 1 cup of Earth Balance […]

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Kathy on August 12th, 2009

Here’s an intriguing article that my son sent me. According to reporter Ben Leach, researchers in Spain believe that the silicon and phytoestrogens in beer may be good for women’s bone health! Here’s the link if you’d like to read more: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/health/healthnews/6014310/Beer-could-stop-bones-going-brittle.html As for me, beer will remain a no-no, in spite of these findings.  […]

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Kathy on August 11th, 2009

When I’m out walking or running as my weight bearing exercise here in Central Florida, I’m sometimes bothered by hungry mosquitoes.   So, what’s a devoted bone builder to do? Here’s a handy trick.  You can keep mosquitoes from attacking by mixing in a spray bottle: 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 cup water Spritz the mixture […]

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