One of the unexpected problems of life for many menopausal women is vaginal dryness and discomfort during intercourse. Never would I have thought it could happen to me, but… I looked into natural hormone replacement therapy, but decided it was not for me. So, what to do? I tried using Vaseline Intensive Care lotion as […]
Answer: No, there is no recommended limit on the amount of xylitol humans can eat. Studies in humans and rodents have shown that xylitol, when appropriately administered orally, is well tolerated and safe to levels of at least 90 grams per day, with no subjective or objective adverse findings. The Joint Expert Committee on Food […]
Breakfast: Fruity Protein Shake using Soytein protein powder, 2 slices of cinnamon raisin Ezekiel bread, 1 tbsp. sunflower seeds, raspberry tea with Vitamin C powder, supplements, and water Snack: Leftover tuna croquette Lunch: Apple and celery, water Snack: 2 slices of cinnamon raisin Ezekiel bread Supper: Baked Salmon, Almond Mashed Potatoes, Tossed Salad, raspberry tea […]
The other condition that both Dr. D’Antonio and Dr. Rogers want me to clear up is lymph congestion. To maintain optimum health, it’s essential to keep the lymph flowing! You may be asking yourself: What is lymph? When I talk about lymph congestion, most people think I’m talking about either nasal congestion or lymph nodes, but […]
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 […]
It appears that I am cured! Dr. Steven D’Antonio confirmed by electodermal screening what Dr. Rogers had said last month: My body no longer requires massive doses of calcium or strontium. I have only a couple of minor problems to attend to, and Dr. Steve prescribed supplements and homeopathic remedies to take care of those […]
When I am stressed, it can be really hard for me to pray. I read about a new way to pray tonight from an intriguing article from OurPrayer.org, entitled “Pencil in Hand.” I think I might try it tomorrow morning. If you’d like to read the article, here’s the link: http://www.ourprayer.org/pencil-in-hand. God bless you and […]
Who among us is not busy-to-the-max? We juggle responsibilities and activities as best we can, letting out a sigh at the end of the day as we finish our sunup-to-sundown race with time. What we generally don’t see is what’s that constant stress is doing inside our bodies. During my last visit with Dr. Rogers, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
Today was my last visit with Dr. White because…my shoulder fracture is healed and mobility is nearing 100%! Dr. White did have some words of advice as he sent me on my way. Continued stretching, he said, is essential over the next year. He suggested finding a door in my house that is strongly hinged […]
Breakfast: Boiled egg, 2 slices of Ezekiel bread with Earth Balance Buttery Spread, Fruity Protein Shake without almonds (We were out of almonds, or I would have included them), water, blueberry tea with Beyond C powder, Supplements Snack: Apple slices Lunch: Celery chunks with almond butter Snack: Tossed Salad Supper: Large serving of Steamed collard […]
One of the hardest places for me to change to an alkalyzing, bone-healthy diet was LUNCH. It took a while, but I did come up with 10 packed lunches that follow the plan and taste great! Each packed lunch contains a morning snack, lunch, and an afternoon snack. Note: If you’re a teacher like me, […]
How would you like to fix the genetic flaws in your DNA for $100 a month? That’s what my friend, Carole, asked me last Sunday. Like me, Carole is a patient of Dr. Robert Rogers, and she told me about an intriguing program that Dr. Rogers is promoting. It’s called “Your DNA Compass.” According their […]
A beautiful, sunny, Autumn day with a tropical breeze created the perfect setting for gardening…and shoulder strengthening. Saturday afternoon I grabbed my shovel and hand tools and headed for the butterfly garden in the front yard. Because I fractured my shoulder in June, I had been unable to work on this area of the yard […]
Here are some new bone-healthy supper menus that are sure to please your palate while alkalyzing your blood to build stronger bones! Sunday: Chicken Stew, Millet Loaf Slices, Stewed Apples with Soy Whip, Water Monday: Spaghetti & Turkey Meatballs,Tossed Salad,Grandma’s Pineapple Salad with Pineapple, water Tuesday: Chicken Pot Pie, using chicken gravy, Millet Loaf Slices,Sliced […]
Answer: The conversion ratio is 1:1. You can substitute the same amount of Earth Balance buttery spread for the amount of butter called for in any recipe.
Yesterday in physical therapy, Jeremy stretched my shoulder joint vertically to about 165 degrees (out of 180). This means I have recovered most of my range of motion since my shoulder fracture in June, but not all. Jeremy said the last degrees are the hardest in stretching out a “frozen” shoulder, where the tough capsule […]
Last week at church the lector read from the book of Ezekiel about how God brought to life a pile of dry bones: “The hand of the Lord was upon me, and he brought me out by the Spirit of the Lord and set me in the middle of a valley; it was full of […]
Check out this article on what’s wrong with Fosamax, and you may be a shocked as I was to find out that the phosphonates used in Fosamax are “in same chemical class as the cleaners used to remove soap scum from your bath tub.” If you’re taking Fosamax, Dr. Mercola states that you are filling […]
Last month I joined an on-line support group, sponsored by the National Osteoporosis Foundation in cooperation with Inspire. Since then I have benefited greatly by the experiences and advice the members have shared, and I have had the opportunity to share my journey with others. Here’s the introductory information you’ll find when you visit the […]
According to my chiropractor, Dr. Ashley Bourne, some fruits and vegetables are more important to buy organic than others because of the higher pesticide load that some conventionally grown foods carry. This is the breakdown, according to his research: Best to Buy Organic: Peaches Apples Sweet bell peppers Celery Nectarines Strawberries Cherries Lettuce Grapes (imported) […]
The creamy taste of this peach pie comes from bone-friendly almond milk, instead of bone-hostile heavy cream. A big hit with my family, this is one recipe you won’t want to miss! You will need: Oven preheated to 400 degrees. 1 9″ pie pan 2 pie doughs for top and bottom crusts 2 large mixing […]
“Outstanding progress,” wrote Jeremy Zell, my physical therapist at Ability Rehabiliation. After 4 weeks in physical therapy, I have recovered most of the range of motion that I had before I fractured my shoulder last June. Jeremy has increased my muscle strengthening exercises. Every day I am able to do something that I couldn’t do […]
What an exciting visit today with Dr. White to review the progress of my shoulder fracture! The shoulder x-ray showed complete healing of all four breaks! Then, Dr. White moved my arm around to test for current range of motion and was quite pleased with my progress. He said that four more weeks of physical […]
Recently I have been reading about the strontium-calcium debate. Although research is inconclusive, some studies indicate that strontium and calcium may compete with each other for absorption. Personally, I find this puzzling, since both are needed to build strong bone. The fact that I take liquid strontium, calcium-magnesium, and cell-ready minerals together in my “Bone […]