Yes, it IS possible to reverse osteoporosis! The body wants to have strong bones. All we have to do is help the body do what it was created to do. Here are 10 ways to do just that! 1) Find a substitute for drinking sodas. Carbonated drinks acidify your blood. The body must then neutralize […]
What’s so great about a rebounder?
A rebounder is just the fancy name for a mini-trampoline, and while it may be small in size, but its benefits are HUGE! According to Dr. Samuel West, D.N., “Rebounding is the best way to circulate the lymphatics. If the lymphatic system is circulating properly, it is practically impossible to get sick.” Lymph fluid–the clear […]
The Daily Diet – Sunday, December 30, 2007
A beautiful monarch butterfly emerged from its chrysalis in my flower garden yesterday, and today I saw another monarch laying eggs on the underside of the leaves of a milkweed plant. How wonderful that life is constantly renewing itself! Breakfast: Kamut Pancakes, made with vanilla extract and pecan pieces, with applesauce topping, water, supplements, strawberry […]
Daily Diet – Friday, December 28, 2007
Breakfast: Fruity Protein Shake, Strawberry Tea with Beyond C Powder, water, supplements Snack: Sunflower Seeds Lunch: Tuna Salad on 2 slices of Ezekiel Bread, water Snack: Apple Supper: Turkey & Gravy, Mashed Potatoes with Almond Milk, Cooked Carrots, Steamed Cabbage, Millet Rolls, Perrier and lime, Stewed Apples with Soy Whip for dessert Bedtime: Bone Cocktail, […]
Recipe – Bone Cocktail
Here’s the latest supplements that Dr. Rogers recommended for building bone density, which I mix with water and juice to make a concoction that I fondly call “Bone Cocktail.” Pour together in a large glass: 12 oz. (1-1/2 cups) water 1 oz. Cell-Ready Strontium (from Eniva Corporation) 1 oz. Cell-Ready Cal-Mag (from Eniva Corporation) 1 […]
Recipe – Herbal Tea with Raisins
For a tasty treat, toss some organic raisins in your cup as you brew your herbal tea. As you drink, the raisins plump up, and you can spoon one out for a power-packed sweet treat whenever you like. Have you tried Celestial Seasonings Candy Cane Green Tea? With a handful of raisins in the brew, […]
Accountability = Success!
Yesterday was the last day of school before the Winter break, and the last day of school can be a wild time for middle schoolers. Rather than embracing the party atmosphere my 8th graders hoped for, I gave the unit test. The predictable moans and groans ensued, but order prevailed. Most did well on the […]
Recipe – Vegetable Fried Rice
For 4 servings, prepare 4 cups of cooked brown rice by combining the following in a sauce pan: 1 cup of uncooked brown rice 2-1/4 cups of water 2 tsp Earth Balance buttery spread Bring to a boil, then reduce to heat to medium-low and cook for 30 minutes, or until water has been absorbed. […]
Ho! Ho! Healthy! Fix a Christmas Dinner to Reverse Osteoporosis
Looking for a healthy alternative to the standard sugar-laden, dairy-filled Christmas dinner? Here’s what I’m having. (You can get the recipes for these dishes by clicking on the items below.) Baked Salmon Vegetable Fried Rice Mashed Potatoes with Almond Milk Steamed Broccoli with slivered almonds and sunflower nuts Millet rolls with Earth Balance buttery spread […]
Recipe – Fresh Fruit Pie
2 cups unsweetened coconut flakes (available at DeLand Natural Market) 2 tblsp Earth Balance buttery spread, softened 2 bananas, sliced Juice of 1 orange 2 cups of strawberries, sliced 15-1/2 oz can of crushed, unsweetened pineapple 1 tbsp cornstarch Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Toss 1-3/4 cups coconut and buttery spread together with a fork. […]
Don’t you ever get tired of this routine?
You might ask, Don’t you every get tired of this routine? Yes, I do get tired of the routine. Every so often I throw a regular pity party for myself! In fact, tonight’s the night. So, what do I do to beat the blues? First, I complain. Yup, I list every woe I can think […]
Where’s the best place to walk to reverse osteoporosis?
Where’s the best place to walk for bone-building exercise? The beach! Why? Not only do you get the benefit of the sun and the salty air, but you also reap the benefit of all those negative ions. Negative ions are most plentiful in air that’s near crashing water, such as waterfalls and ocean waves. Compare: […]
Contact Information for Dr. Ashley Bourne, Chiropractic Physician
As promised, here is Dr. Bourne’s contact information: Dr. Ashley Bourne Bourne Family Chiropractic & Wellness Center 2425 S. Volusia Ave., Suite B2 Orange City, Florida 386-789-0500 / Fax 386-789-8182 Dr. Bourne uses gentle techniques and specially designed equipment to make effective adjustments of the spine. I had worried that chiropractic adjustments might cause damage […]
Progress Report – Chiropractic Physician Dr. Bourne
Over the past two months, I have started seeing Dr. Ashley Bourne for chiropractic care. He has made adjustments to my spine and hip joints, and his work has made a positive difference in my ability to move and bend without pain. I especially notice the difference in my neck and right hip. If you […]
Faith – Resting on a Promise
“All things work to the good of those who love the Lord, who are called according to his purpose.” (Romans 8:28) I used to wonder where God was when I was having tough times. Especially, I have wondered where God was when my children were having tough times. However, this illness of osteoporosis has taught […]
The Weekly Workout: Dec. 2-8, 2007
Well, I think I’ve got my basic routine down for working out, but I’ll keep tweaking it to make it fit my changing schedule. Here’s the plan for this week: Sunday 7:00-7:30 a.m. Yoga DVD 1:00-2:00 p.m. Weight training at the YMCA Monday 5:45-6:15 a.m. Stretch video 5:50-6:00 p.m. Rebounding 7:30-8:30 p.m. Weight training at […]
The Weekly Workout – New Feature!
Now that the Daily Diet is going strong, it’s time to rev up the Weekly Workout! Weight-bearing exercise–and lots of it–is the other key to building strong bones. Can it be done with a full-time job and a family? The answer is YES! Stay tuned to this website for a summary of each week’s exercise […]
Progress Report – Follow-up with Dr. Rogers
During Wednesday’s appointment, Dr. Rogers was quite encouraged with my progress. We viewed my blood using his high-powered microscope/TV, and the cells now look healthy and round with very little lipid peroxidation and no yeast at all. They are still somewhat stuck together however, and I will be concentrating on getting them “unstuck” by taking […]
The Daily Diet – Thursday, November 22, 2007
Breakfast: Fruity Protein Shake, raspberry tea, water, supplements Snack: Water (while participating in the Turkey Trot 5K race in DeLand) Lunch: Butterfly Surprise! Mary made me a special treat, made from Kamut pancake mix (the waffle recipe) baked in a butterfly pan, with applesauce icing and sliced strawberries and blueberries. Snack: Almonds Supper: Turkey, dressing […]
The Daily Diet – Wednesday, November 21, 2007
Breakfast: Fruity Protein Shake, Greens Shake with BioChlor, water, supplements Snack: Banana Lunch: Tossed Salad, water Snack: Apple, Greens+ Energy Bar, water Supper: Turkey Chili, banana, water Bedtime: Water, supplements, 1/2 banana
The Daily Diet – Tuesday, November 20, 2007
Breakfast: Greens Shake with BioChlor, Kamut Pancakes with applesauce topping, water, supplements Snack: Veggie Omelet with Soy Cheese, raspberry tea Lunch: Leftover spaghetti with turkey meat balls Snack: 2 millet rolls with Earth Balance Buttery Spread, apple Supper: Out to dinner at the Daily Bread Cafe (Hospital) – Mashed potatoes, cooked carrots, green beans, tomato […]
The Daily Diet – Monday 19, 2007
Breakfast: Tossed Salad, water Snack: None Lunch: Tossed Salad, sunflower seeds, water Snack: Sunflower seeds Supper: Spaghetti (DeBoles Jerusalem Artichoke Spaghetti) with Free-Range Turkey Meatballs in sauce, green beans, steam squash with onions, millet bread, raspberry tea, water, apple Bedtime: Water, supplements, almonds
The Daily Diet – Sunday, November 18, 2007
Breakfast: Kamut pancakes with applesauce topping, raspberry tea, water, supplements Snack: Fruity Protein Shake Lunch: Out to lunch at Le Jardin Restaurant – 1/2 California Wrap, 2 glasses of water Snack: Sunflower seeds Supper: Chef Salad, 1 slice of Ezekiel bread, water, raspberry tea Bedtime: Water, supplements
Faith – Giving Thanks IN Everything
“In everything give thanks; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” (1 Thessalonians 5:18) I used to think that it was totally illogical to give thanks to God for the trails and obstacles we face in life. When I pray, I certainly don’t say, “God, please sent me some problems and suffering.” […]
Recipe – Veggie Omelet with Soy Cheese
1 free-range brown egg 2 tbsp. green bell pepper, chopped 2 tbsp. red bell pepper, chopped 2 tbsp. onion, chopped 2 tbsp. of tomato, chopped 1 slice of crisp-cooked, free-range turkey bacon, torn into small pieces 1 slice of soy cheese Beat one free-range brown egg in a bowl. Coat non-stick frying pan with non-stick […]
The Daily Diet – Saturday, November 17, 2007
Breakfast: Veggie Omelet with Soy Cheese (See Recipes), 2 slices of Cinnamon Raisin Ezekiel Bread, raspberry tea, water, supplements Snack: Sunflower seeds Lunch: At wedding reception – Salad with lettuce & vinegarette dressing, bottle of water Snack: At the beach – Bottle of water Snack: Sunflower seeds Supper: Chicken, Long Grain & Wild Rice, Steamed […]
The Daily Diet – Friday, November 16, 2007
Breakfast: Fruity Protein Shake, Greens Shake with BioChlor, strawberry tea, water, supplements Snack: Banana Lunch: Tossed Salad (See Recipes), water Snack: Apple Supper: Boiled chicken seasoned with Lowry’s Seasoned Salt and a sprinkling of Shake-and-Bake (original flavor), Long Grain and Wild Rice (Uncle Ben’s), steamed summer squash, pole beans flavored with all-natural turkey bacon (no […]
The Daily Diet – Thursday, November 15, 2007
Breakfast: Kamut Pancakes with applesauce topping, Fruity Protein Shake, Greens Shake, water, supplements Snack: Banana Lunch: Two bites of steamed salmon, celery and almond butter, tomato, V-8 juice Snack: Apple, bottle of water Supper: Out to dinner at Subway – 6″ tuna sub with lettuce, tomato, olives, green peppers, cucumbers, salt & pepper, water Bedtime: […]
The Daily Diet – Wednesday, November 14, 2007
Breakfast: Fruity Protein Shake (See Recipes), Greens Shake (See Recipes) with BioChlor, raspberry tea, water, supplements Snack: Almonds Lunch: Apple, Banana, Lima Beans, bottle of water Snack: Millet muffin with Earth Balance Buttery Spread Supper: Steamed Salmon, kale greens spiced with no-nitrate turkey bacon, Tossed Salad (See Recipes), water, strawberry tea Bedtime: Water, supplements, tart […]
The Daily Diet – November 13, 2007
Breakfast: Fruity Protein Shake (See Recipes), Greens Shake (See Recipes) with BioChlor, Water, Supplements, Raspberry tea Snack: None Lunch: Tossed Salad (See Recipes), water Snack: Banana, apple, sunflower seeds Supper: Chicken cacciatore made from DeBoles Jerusalem Artichoke Fetucchini, spaghetti sauce, and boiled chicken chunks, Tossed Salad (See Recipes), water Bedtime: Water, supplements, raspberry tea