Well, I woke up again during the night. This time I was just plain hungry! I’ll be glad when this shoulder fracture heals and my sleep habits return to normal. In the meantime, I’m glad we had a variety of tasty leftovers in the house! Middle of the night: 1/2 cup long grain rice, 1″ […]
Recipe – Scrambled Veggie Omelette
Here’s another delicious bone-healthy breakfast dish for reversing osteoporosis, created by my daughter, Sarah! In a skillet, saute in olive oil for 5-10 minutes: 1/4 cup sliced mushrooms 1/4 cup chopped onions 1/4 cup frozen peas 1/4 cup matchstick carrots 1/4 cup chopped celery 1/4 cup chopped green peppers 1/2 cup chopped tomatoes In a […]
Trident Gum with Xylitol: Product Review (Updated)
*Note: Because I read only the front of the Trident Gum Package and not the fine print on the back, I didn’t notice that Xylitol wasn’t its only sweetener. Trident with Xylitol also contains Aspertame and Sorbitol, which Dr. Rogers does not allow because of their harmful effects on the body! Please see my revisions […]
Weekly Workout – July 10, 2008
It’s been three weeks since I fractured my shoulder in a bicycle accident. At this point, I’m up to an hour per day of exercise while my shoulder mends: 1) Stretching: 5 minutes 2) Stationary bike: 1 mile or 4 minutes 3) Walking, both for exercise and for fresh air and sunshine: 30 minutes 4) […]
Recipe – Banana Nut Bread for Your Bones!
Here’s an extra-healthy recipe for Banana Nut Bread that promotes bone health! In a mixing bowl, combine and mix well: 1/3 cup canola oil 1/2 cup Xylosweet* 2 eggs, beaten 1 cup mashed bananas Add to mixture, stirring until thoroughly blended: 1-3/4 cups Bob’s Red Mill Gluten-Free Baking Mix* 1/2 tsp salt 3/4 cup chopped […]
Words of Encouragement
I received some words of encouragement from Dr. Steven D’Antonio, the naturopathic doctor who first started me on the healthier diet and supplements that grew to become my OsteoDiet for reversing osteoporosis and promoting bone health. When he read about my biking accident, Dr. Steve wrote: “Sorry to hear about your fall. With all of […]
Progress Report – Visit to Dr. White on Monday, 6/30/08; Faith Reflection – The Scenic Route
Orthopedic surgeon Dr. George White and his physician’s assistant, Mr. Steven Anderson, had another X-ray taken of my arm to see if the shoulder bones are staying in the right position for healing. They are! So, now it’s two weeks down, ten to go in healing from the fractures. I go back again next week […]
Hydrocodone/APAP for Pain Relief: Product Review
What it’s for: Hydrocodone is a narcotic analgesic (painkiller) related to codeine. Acetaminophen is a less potent pain reliever that increases the effects of hydrocodone. Hydrocodone/APAP combines both of these analgesics to relieve moderate to severe pain. What’s good about it: When I broke my shoulder last week, the ER doctor gave me a prescription […]
Top 10 Ways to Heal a Broken Bone FASTER!
What can you do if you break a bone? How can you help your body heal most efficiently? Last week, I broke my left shoulder in a bike accident and researched and dug deep to get a good list to follow. If you’re following my osteoporosis diet already, most of these will already be covered. […]
Weekly Workout: While My Broken Shoulder Heals
While my humeral fractures heal, the doctor says: No driving, no swimming, no biking, no boogie boarding, no running, etc. My left arm must NOT BE MOVED and must remain in the sling and swath, bound firmly to my side. This does not mean, however, that working out is out of the question. On the […]
Faith Reflection – “Give Thanks in All Circumstances”
Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 When bad things used to happen to me, my first reaction was to be mad at God. Why did He allow this terrible thing to happen to me? Why didn’t He rescue […]
An Unexpected Break!
On Monday, June 16, 2008, I was gliding down the hill on my daughter’s bike toward my house when I squeezed the left hand break. Little did I know that this action would lock up the front wheel. Over the handle bars I flew, landing full force on my left shoulder. Major ouch! A man […]
Motivation: My Aunt’s Story
I have a wonderful aunt whom I love dearly who has severe osteoporosis and scoliosis. She was the picture of health when she was younger, and she lived a very active life. Now she is in her 80’s and experiences much back pain. I have shared with her about the benefits of an alkaline diet […]
Top 10 Bone-Building Foods
Here are my top 10 favorite alkalyzing, bone-building foods! 1. Water with lemon or lime. It’s great any time! 2. Tomatoes of all kinds–cherry tomatoes, grape tomatoes, Roma tomatoes, and those big, juicy on-the-vine tomatoes. 3. Almonds, including raw almonds, almond butter, and almond milk. 4. Broccoli, especially steamed with tomatoes and sunflower seeds. 5. […]
100% Whey Protein from Biochem Sports: Product Review
What it’s for: “Biochem’s Ultimate Lo Carb™ Whey contains 100% Pure Ultra-Filtered/Micro-Filtered (UF/MF) whey protein isolate, the finest quality and most easily assimilated whey protein isolate available, with 99% undenatured whey peptides.” For those of us who are looking to add high-quality, easily digestible protein to our diets, Biochem’s 100% Whey Protein is a welcome […]
Top 10 JOYS of Bone-Healthy Eating!
Some people think that staying on this diet is a chore, but the JOYS of bone-healthy eating far outweigh any inconvenience or self-denial involved. Here’s a list of the top 10 benefits! 1. Pain free! No more headaches, muscle aches, joint aches, or aching feet. 2. Clothes fitting with ease! No more stretching and pulling […]
Ginger Stir Fry Veggies
Here’s a delicious alkalyzing recipe that’s good for your bones…and your tastebuds! 2 tbsp olive oil 1/4 cup water 1 cup sliced tomatoes 1 cup sliced onions 1 cup of fresh green beans 1 cup of sliced mushrooms 1 cup of sliced zucchini 1 cup of sliced yellow summer squash 1/4 cup soy sauce 1 […]
The Daily Diet – Wednesday, May 14, 2008
Breakfast: Fruity Protein Shake, Greens Shake, Berry Zinger Tea with Beyond C powder, supplements. Lunch: Greens+ Chia Energy bar, Apple, water Snack: Carrot, cherry tomatoes Snack: Strawberries Snack: 2 slices of Ezekiel bread with Earth Balance Buttery Spread Supper: Baked Salmon, Ginger Stir-Fry Veggies, Peas, Green beans, Almond Mashed Potatoes, Water Snack: Almonds Bedtime: […]
What do you REALLY want?
Fairly often someone will say they’d like to go on my diet…then they add the tag, “But that will take all the fun out of life.” With that comment, they defeat themselves before they even start. It’s like Jesus said about loving God. You’ve got to do it with all your soul and all your […]
The Daily Diet – May 5, 2008
Some days you just gotta have treats! Breakfast: Fruity Protein Shake, Blueberry Tea with Beyond C powder, supplements Snack: None Lunch: Chia Energy Bar, Apple, Coconut Pecan Cookies, water Snack: Coconut Pecan Cookies Supper: Crock Pot Chicken Breasts, Steamed Cabbage with Turkey Sausage Medallions, Carrot-Pineapple Salad, 1/2 cup of decaf coffee (a rare treat!), water […]
The Legal Pad System
People tell me all the time that I’m “so organized” and that they wonder how I get so much accomplished. My secret is the legal pad system. In the old days when I used to be stressed and obsessed, I carried around two planners and scheduled every moment of my day so that I could […]
Recipe – Healthy Carrot Cake
What’s up, Doc? Here’s just what the doctor ordered: a bone-healthy recipe for carrot cake! This delectable dessert doesn’t need icing! Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Grease an 8-inch square glass pan with stick-free cooking spray. Mix together dry ingredients: 1 cup Bob’s Red Mill Gluten-Free Baking Mix* 1 tsp cinnamon 1 cup Xylosweet* Add, […]
Lunch in the Garden
Very early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left the house, and went off to a solitary place, where he prayed. Mark 1:35 A few years ago, a friend of mine planted a butterfly garden at the school where I teach. I ate lunch there today. I ate lunch there […]
Recipe – Coconut Pecan Cookies
These cookies are so scrumptious, it’s hard to believe they’re actually good for you, BUT THEY ARE! To make 4 dozen cookies, you will need: 1 cup Earth Balance buttery spread 2 eggs 2 cups Xylosweet 1 tsp vanilla 2 cups Bob’s Red Mill Gluten Free Baking Mix 2 cups Bob’s Red Mill Quick-Cooking Oats […]
Getting Started
A friend of mine asked me the other day, “Where do I begin?” She had been feeling so tired and worn out and was concerned about her bone density. She wanted to start taking supplements and work on improving her health. In my mind, my friend has already begun. Knowing that you need to make […]
Recipe – Italian Tomato Soup
Mama Mia! I never knew tomato soup from scratch would taste so delicious! This soup tastes like pizza without the crust…and it’s good for your bones! 1 10-oz pkg frozen bell pepper strips 1 28-oz can organic crushed tomatoes, undrained 2 chicken bouillon cubes 1 16-oz can navy beans, rinsed and drained 1 16-oz can […]
Book – Walking Through Walls
Much of the healing that has had to take place in building bone density has been inner healing–that is, the healing of my attitudes and emotions about myself and about life in general. For most of my life, I have believed that happiness was to be found outside myself, in my activities I engaged in […]
A Bone-Healthy Banquet for the Easter Feaster!
It’s Holy Saturday–time to begin preparing the family feast in celebration of our Lord Jesus Christ’s victory over sin and death! With about 20 family members coming–most of whom do not embrace the alkaline diet on daily basis–I want to cook healthy dishes that will appeal to a wide variety of preferences. Here’s the menu […]
Product Review: MedCaps T3
What it’s for: MedCaps T3 promotes the health of the thyroid. It “features targeted nutrients and herbs that support healthy thyroid hormone synthesis. This combination may facilitate the expression of thyroid hormone genes. The addition of ashwaganda and guggul may aid in the conversion of thyroxine to triiodothryonine (T4 to T3) and may assist in […]
The Easiest, Healthiest, Yummiest Oatmeal Cookie Yet!
Last night we hit on the perfect recipe for oatmeal cookies! It’s quick to make because I used Bob’s Red Mill Wheat Free Biscuit & Making Mix as the base. My family snarfed down this healthy treat as fast as I could get them out of the oven! 1 cup Earth Balance buttery spread* 1/2 […]