Have you been diagnosed with osteoporosis or its precursor, osteopenia? Are you confused by the scores accompanying your Dexascan results and wondering what they all mean? Are you afraid of how the diagnosis will affect your future and your family’s future?
Four years ago I was in that spot, diagnosed with severe osteoporosis. Stunned at first, [...]
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From Susan in Edmonds, WA: Where can I buy the pH testing tape you use?
Susan, the pH testing tape that I use is labeled “Body Rescue pH Testing Tape.” I buy it at my local health food store, but if it’s not available at yours, there are other ways to get it. The cheapest on-line [...]
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Before I put the first bite of food in my mouth or swallow the first sip,
I run down this mental list of guidelines for this bone-building diet:
80% alkaline / 20% acid
Fruits and vegetables
Seeds and nuts, including almond milk
Eggs
Small amounts of meat and fish
No fried foods
No dairy
No processed flour
No processed sugar
No caffeine
No carbonated beverages
Lots of water!
Coupled [...]
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We had finished Day 12 of the “Diet Within a Diet,” and then my grandson, John, was born. I traveled to Clearwater to be with my daughter and son-in-law as they settled in with the new baby, and during that time, I didn’t stay on the 21-Day Diet. Furthermore, I didn’t stick closely to the [...]
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Quick Question: How much protein do you eat?
Answer:
I try to eat some protein with every meal, whether it be from chicken, turkey, beef, fish, beans, nuts, or seeds. I eat small portions of protein, however, not the large portions that characterize the Standard American Diet. For example, two or three ounces of meat or fish [...]
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