Breakfast: Greens shake (see recipes), tart cherry juice with Corvalen, two slices of cinnamon raisin Ezekiel bread, blueberry tea with Beyond C powder, glass of water, supplements Morning snack: Baby carrots Lunch: Tossed salad (see recipes), Bottle of water Afternoon snack: Peach Supper: Out to dinner at Holiday House! Salad: Romaine, sunflower seeds, shredded carrots, […]
The Mystery of My Osteoporosis Revealed
On my first visit to Dr. Rogers, he took a drop of my blood and put it on a slide. He then performed a “dark field examination” using a combination microscope/TV viewer, so that I could see my blood in action. What I saw shocked me! Damaged, misshapen blood cells stuck together in clumps of […]
Faith – Our View of Ourselves
“Judge not, lest you be judged,” Jesus said (Matt. 7:1-2). “For with the judgment you pronounce you will be judged.” I used to think that if I judged someone else, it was God who would judge me for doing it. This week I am considering a different point of view. What if it is we […]
Recipe – Steamed Broccoli Medley
Combine in salad bowl or skillet: 4 cups broccoli, cut into florets 1 cup carrots, either baby carrots or regular carrots chopped into thin slices 1 cup of cherry tomatoes 1/4 cup slivered almond 1/4 cup sunflower nuts Steam together broccoli, carrots, and tomatoes in a large skillet. Pour cooked vegetables into large serving bowl. […]
Recipe – Mushrooms & Onions
Combine in skillet: 1 container of mushrooms, sliced1 large or 2 medium onions, sliced2 cloves of garlic, crushed or minced2 tblsp. of olive oilsalt and pepper Saute mushrooms, onions, and garlic in olive oil. Add salt and pepper to taste.
Recipe – Fruity Protein Shake
Combine in a blender: 4-6 frozen strawberries -or-6-8 frozen cherries -or-1/2 cup raspberries or pineapple -or-any combination thereof1 cup of cold water1/4 cup whey or soy protein powder10-12 raw almonds Blend in a blender until smooth.
The Daily Diet – Thursday, August 23, 2007
BREAKFAST: 2 slices of Ezekiel bread with olive oil margarine, 8 ounces of tart cherry juice with Corvalen (D-Ribose), cup of red raspberry tea with Beyond C powder, glass of water, and supplements MORNING SNACK: Apple LUNCH: Greens+ High Protein bar Bottle of water AFTERNOON SNACK: Banana SUPPER: Small portion of eye-of-the-round steak, baked potato, […]
Dr. Steven D’Antonio
Dr. Steven D’Antonio, naturopathic physician and acupuncturist, is one of the doctors who set me on the right path to conquer osteoporosis. He is also my primary physician. His office is located in Central Florida at: Whole Family Healthcare 1201 Louisiana Ave Suite E Winter Park, FL 32789 Phone (407) 644-2990 To find out more […]
Dr. Robert Rogers, MD
You can contact Dr. Rogers at: Advanced Medical Practices, Inc. 2170 West S.R. 434 Suite 190 Longwood, FL 32779 Phone (407) 682-5222 Fax (407) 682-5274
The Beginning
When I was diagnosed with severe osteoporosis at the age of 52, the nurse practioner urged me to take Fosamax. She said I was in danger of fractures at any moment. Shaken, I went home and researched the benefits and side effects of Fosamax, and I refused the treatment. Instead, I opted to see a […]