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Dear Readers, I received this comment from Debbie earlier this week: “I broke my leg two months ago. I can’t get around very well. I have a walker, so exercise is out right now. So I need some quick and easy meals to fix.” Smart woman!  When broken bones are mending, quick-and-easy is the way […]

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Question: I have received several emails from readers in the last few months asking this question:  Has the natural approach to bone health improved your bone density? Answer: Yes, according to the bone density test I took today.  Achilles Bone Ultrasonometer Results (from Rainbow Light) as of 11/3/11 are as follows:  T-score: -2.6, Z-score: -1.4 […]

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I mainly used Dr. Susan Brown’s book, The Acid Akaline Food Guide, but I also referred to Vivian Goldschmidt’s book, The Bone Health Revolution. They agree about the akalyzing properties of most foods, but disagree on whether soured milk products, such as yogurt and sour cream, are alkalyzing or acidifying. I’ve written to both women […]

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Kathy on February 6th, 2010

Good question! I’ve read the debate both ways. Here’s what I decided to do: I drink a cup (8 oz.) of water with each meal, as well as a cup of water when I get up and between meals, so that I get enough water throughout the day. You can add a twist of lemon […]

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Kathy on September 7th, 2009

Question:  Kathy, Can you tell me what Beyond C Powder is? You mention it a lot. Answer:   “Beyond C” powder has been re-titled “Bio En’R-G’Y C”, but the formulation and manufacturer remain the same.  This pleasant tasting, non-acidic, pH neutral combination of L-Ascorbate C crystals and GMS-Ribose allowed the consumption of mega doses of […]

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Reader Question:  I have recently started an alkaline diet, and I hope it will help heal my osteoporosis. The problem I’m having is when I check the pH level of my urine–which I’m doing regularly–it is perfect, but when I check my saliva, it is always acidic no matter what time of day I check […]

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Reader question:  I’ve been strictly following an alkaline diet and have lost too much weight!  How can I can gain weight on an alkaline diet? Answer:  Perhaps you might need to follow the advice that my doctor gave me when my weight started dipping too low.  He told me to eat more fat!  He told […]

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