Answer: You might feel like drinking, but don’ t do it. Alcohol interferes with the healing of fractures and will slow your recovery.
Quick Question: What Is Osteoporosis?
Answer: According to Merck, the pharmaceutical company that manufactures Fosamax, osteoporosis is “a systemic disease characterized by low bone mass and microarchitectural deterioration of bone, with a consequent increase in bone fragility and susceptibility to fracture.” (2001) The problem with this definition is that a person with high bone density may fracture, while another with […]
Top 10 Ways to Have a Healthy, Happy Winter…when you’re really a warm-weather person!
If you’re like me, cold weather crimps your style. When Jack Frost moved into the neighborhood, I huddled indoors, away from freezing temperatures and nature’s withered appearance, until I began to feel depressed and lifeless myself. This year I decided to beat the winter blues. I talked to friends, searched my soul, and surfed the […]
Walk Around the World – Day 1, January 27, 2009: 2.1 miles
Today I began keeping track of my fitness activities on our “Walk Around the World” tracker, posting 2.1 miles for Day 1. Here’s how it worked: My fitness activities today included 30 minutes of upper body weight training and a one-mile walk at a moderate pace. According to the fitness activity chart, each minute […]
Walk Around the World – Day 2, January 28, 2009: 1 mile
Distance added today was 1 mile from an after-dinner walk with my husband. Want to join me in our Walk Around the World? All you need to do is tell me in a Comment (below) the Teammate Name you would like to use, and I’ll add you to Team Osteodiet.com. You’ll receive a Password that […]
The Bone Health Revolution – Free Chapter
A friend from the National Osteoporosis Foundation Support Group sent me the name of a book by Vivian Goldschmidt about building bone health naturally. Entitled The Bone Health Revolution, the book is available online for $29.95 plus shipping. I’ve ordered a copy and will report to you about it after I have read it. In […]
On Your Mark…Get Set…Walk Around the World!
Hello, OsteoDiet readers! How would you like to join me on a walk around the world? It’s about a 25,000-mile journey, but we can take turns walking and chart it step-by-step. By the way, walking isn’t the only way to add to our mileage! Almost any physical exercise can be converted to miles, using a […]
Quick Question: Can Dogs Get Osteoporosis?
Quick question: Can dogs get osteoporosis? Answer: Although dogs can get arthritis, it does not appear that they get osteoporosis. You can check out these articles for more details: http://www.petshealth.com/dr_library/arthritis.html http://www.femfatalities.com/osteoporosis_animalStudies.asp
Progress Report: Shoulder Fracture Recovery After 7 Months
Seven months ago I fractured my shoulder in four places in a bike accident. Following the instructions of my orthopedic surgeon, Dr. White, I initially kept the injury immobilized with a sling and swath, and eventually I started physical therapy. Using a combination of therapies, including chiropractic adjustment and massage therapy, the pain resulting from […]
More Bad News: Fosamax Linked to Esophageal Cancer!
Check out this article by Gillian Sanson, author of The Myth of Osteoporosis, by clicking on the link. You may be shocked by what you read about the growing list of devastating side effects of bisphophonate drugs: Esophageal cancer, jaw bone necrosis, and giant floating osteoclasts!
Quick Question: What Supplements Do You Take?
Quick Question: What supplements do you take? Answer: Currently, the supplements that I’m currently taking include Niacin (100 mg tablets) Ultra Flora Plus DF Capsules (from Metagenics) Chromium Synergy (from Designs for Health) Q Avail 30 mg (from Designs for Health) Twice Daily Essential Packets (from Designs for Health) Adrenal Essence (from Xymogen) MedCaps IS […]
Quick Question: How Much Protein Do You Eat?
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 […]
Breaking News! My Grandson Has Been Born!
We’re going to have to put our 21-day “Diet Within a Diet” on hold for a few days. My grandson, John Daniel, has been born! My daughter and son-in-law, Mary and Neil, invited me to be in the delivery room with them for the miracle of John’s birth, and what a joyous miracle it was! […]
The Daily Diet – Saturday, December 20, 2008
Day #12 of the “Diet Within a Diet” – Goal: To lose 5 pounds in 21 days while continuing to build bone! I weighed in at 114.8, down almost a pound from yesterday even though I enjoyed a healthy dessert last night! Here’s what I ate today: Breakfast: Scrambled egg, slice of bacon, tomato, 2 […]
The Daily Diet – Friday, December 19, 2008
Day #11 of the “Diet Within a Diet” – Goal: To lose 5 pounds in 21 days while continuing to build bone! This morning I weighed in at 115.6, same as yesterday. Here’s what I ate today: Breakfast: Bowl of Organic Kamut Flakes (Arrowhead Mills) with almonds, sliced bananas, and almond milk (unsweetened vanilla), supplements, […]
The Daily Diet – Thursday, December 18, 2008
Day #10 of the “Diet Within a Diet” – Goal: To lose 5 pounds in 21 days while continuing to build bone! This morning I weighed in at 115.6, slightly up from yesterday. Here’s what I ate today: Breakfast: Water, Fruity Protein Shake, raspberry tea with Beyond C powder, supplements Morning Snack: Greens+ Energy bar, […]
The Daily Diet – Wednesday, December 17, 2008
Day #9 of the “Diet Within a Diet” – Goal: To lose 5 pounds in 21 days while continuing to build bone! This morning I weighed in at 115.0, so we’re getting somewhere. Here’s what I ate today: Breakfast: Water, Fruity Protein Shake, raspberry tea with Beyond C powder, supplements Morning Snack: Greens+ Energy bar, […]
The Daily Diet – Tuesday, December 16, 2008
Day #8 of the “Diet Within a Diet” – Goal: To lose 5 pounds in 21 days while continuing to build bone! This I weighed in at 116.0, slightly down from yesterday. Perhaps today will be the turning point in the tug-of-war between losing weight and building muscle and bone. For every pound of muscle […]
The Daily Diet – Sunday, December 14, 2008
Day #6 of the “Diet Within a Diet” – Goal: To lose 5 pounds in 21 days while continuing to build bone! I weighed in at 114.6 today…another small gain of .2 pound. Here’s what I ate today: Breakfast: Glass of water, Fruity Protein Shake* Morning snack: Small Tossed Salad*, supplements Lunch: Banana, 2 tbsp. […]
The Daily Diet – Monday, December 15, 2007
Day #7 of the “Diet Within a Diet” – Goal: To lose 5 pounds in 21 days while continuing to build bone! Today I weighed in at 116.2, down one pound from our starting point of 117.2, but up more than a pound from yesterday. Why? Such is the tug-of-war between losing weight -and- building […]
The Daily Diet – Saturday, December 13, 2008
Day #5 of the “Diet Within a Diet” – Goal: To lose 5 pounds in 21 days while continuing to build bone! I weighed in at 114.4 today…a small gain of .2 pound. Here’s what I ate today: Breakfast: Banana + 16 raw almonds Early Lunch: My aunt and I went out to China Buffet […]
Article: Strong Bones for Life – Naturally (Part 1) and (Part 2)
Here are two interesting, informative articles from WebMD sent to me by my friend, Rose. The first article, written by Dr. Joseph Pizzorno, discusses the dangers of bisphosphonate drugs, which are commonly being prescribed by many doctors to fight osteoporosis. In the middle of his article, Dr. Pizzorno, states, “Not surprisingly, hundreds of lawsuits have […]
The Daily Diet – Friday, December 12, 2008
Day #4 of the “Diet Within a Diet” – Goal: To lose 5 pounds in 21 days! I weighed in at 114.2 today! Three pounds down, a little more than two to go… Here’s what I ate today: Upon rising: 8 oz. water Breakfast: Fruity Protein Shake, blueberry tea with Beyond C powder, supplements Morning […]
The Daily Diet – Wednesday, December 10, 2008
Day #2 of the “Diet Within a Diet” – Goal: To lose 5 pounds in 21 days! I weighed in at 115.6, which sounds like a big loss from 117.2, BUT the loss might be due to inadequate hydration yesterday. We’ll see what the scale says tomorrow, after adequate hydration, before we celebrate the first […]
The Daily Diet – Thursday, December 11, 2008
Day #3 of the “Diet Within a Diet” – Goal: To lose 5 pounds in 21 days! I weighed in at 115.0 today! I had plenty of water yesterday, so now I can be sure that it’s an authentic weight loss. It’s time to celebrate! Two pounds down; three to go… Here’s what I ate […]
The Daily Diet – Tuesday, December 9, 2008
Day #1 of the “Diet Within a Diet” – Goal: To lose 5 pounds in 21 days! Here’s what I ate today: Breakfast: Fruity Protein Shake, blueberry tea with Beyond C powder, supplements Morning snack: Apple slices Lunch: 2 cups of celery and carrots chunks with 2 tbsp. of almond butter, 2 cups water Afternoon […]
Going on a Diet Within a Diet: Losing 5 Pounds While Building Bone!
Well, folks, I tipped the scale Sunday at 117.2 pounds. That may not seem like a lot, but it represents a five-pound gain since the beginning of last summer. My jeans, which fit nicely when I weighed 112, are getting tight. It’s time to go on a diet within the OsteoDiet. Where to begin? With […]
Progress Report – Encouraging Dexascan Results!
Although I no longer see Dexascan scores as the most telling indicator of bone health, I was encouraged by the results of this year’s scan. A 2.2% gain in the bone density of the hip (femoral neck), correlating with a T-score of -2.4 and a Z-score of -1.7. No longer is my hip in the […]
Top 10 Checklist for Daily Health and Strong Bones
In today’s world of processed foods and high-pressure stress, optimum health that leads to strong bones doesn’t just happen. To obtain and maintain health, I follow a daily checklist that keeps me on track. ____ 1. Have I offered my day to God, asking for His guidance, blessing, and presence? ____ 2. Have I weighed […]
Coming Monday, 12/1/08…Latest Dexascan Results
Last Wednesday I had a new bone scan done at Florida Hospital Fish Memorial. The results are supposed to be in on Monday. You would think I’d be anxious about my Dexascan readings, but I’m not. After what Dr. Rogers said about my not needing one (“Once the blood is fixed, the blood will take […]