Question: I have received several emails from readers in the last few months asking this question:  Has the natural approach to bone health improved your bone density? Answer: Yes, according to the bone density test I took today.  Achilles Bone Ultrasonometer Results (from Rainbow Light) as of 11/3/11 are as follows:  T-score: -2.6, Z-score: -1.4 [...]

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Kathy on June 13th, 2011

Amino Acid: The Building Block of Protein Are you getting enough protein in your diet? Yes, protein is acidifying, but the OsteoDiet promotes a healthy balance of 80% alkaline/20% acid.  The body needs protein!  To produce and maintain cells, manufacture antibodies and enzymes, regulate fluid balance, and boost metabolism, the body needs adequate protein intake. How much [...]

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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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The bulk of the supplements I take currently are whole food supplements made by Standard Process, but I take a few others as well.  Here’s the complete list: From Standard Process Tuna Omega-3 Oil* Glucosamine Synergy* Calcifood* Calcium Lactate (does not contain dairy products)* Cardio-Plus* Drenamin* Catalyn* Thytrophin PMG* Other Supplements Pro-Infla-Zyme from Nutri-West* Bio-Chlor [...]

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Kathy on June 21st, 2009

Earlier this month I attended a fascinating conference at Standard Process, Inc., makers of the whole food supplements I now take to maintain my bone strength and general health. On the first day of the conference, we were taken on a tour of the organic farm in Wisconsin where the ingredients of the supplements are [...]

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Kathy on February 15th, 2009

Yes, you read the headline correctly.  My doctor has recommended that I eat more fat!  According to the research that Dr. Bourne showed me, the big push for extremely low cholesterol is “drug company hype” and that the body needs a moderate amount of cholesterol to manufacture testosterone in the male, and estrogen and progesterone [...]

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Kathy on November 12th, 2008

One of the conditions I need to clear up, according to both Dr. Rogers and Dr. D’Antonio, is the start of a Candida yeast invasion.  Because Candidiasis is a polysystemic condition, it is important to nip it in the bud, before the cells attack various organs of the body. How does a Candida yeast condition [...]

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