Before I put the first bite of food in my mouth or swallow the first sip,
I run down this mental list of guidelines for this bone-building diet:
- 80% alkaline / 20% acid
- Fruits and vegetables
- Seeds and nuts, including almond milk
- Eggs
- Small amounts of meat and fish
- No fried foods
- No dairy
- No processed flour
- No processed sugar
- No caffeine
- No carbonated beverages
- Lots of water!
Coupled with weight-bearing exercise, this diet builds strong bones…naturally!
Ahoy! My grandson, Jonas Alexander, has been born! He weighed in at 7 pounds, 2 ounces on Wednesday, January 21, 2009, with a full head of dark brown hair and blue eyes that we think might turn brown. Upon leaving the hospital, my daughter and son-in-law, Julie and Sean, welcomed their new crew member aboard their sailboat, where Baby Jonas sleeps in an Ambi baby hammock. It’s a sailor’s life for Jonas aboard The Huntress!
Thank you, God, for another healthy, happy grandson!
Valentine’s Day coincided with my three-month checkup with Dr. Steven D’Antonio. Here’s where I stand now:
1) Osteoporosis is no longer an issue! I am no longer taking massive doses of calcium or other bone building supplements. I do, however, take a calcium supplement as part of the Twice-Daily Essentials multivitamin pack.
2) Candida is still a minor problem. I must continue to take FNG 1, but can drop the Candibactin.
3) I addressed the vaginal dryness and discomfort with Dr. Steve. He changed my adrenal support from Adrenal Essence to AdrenaStim cream. The cream contains amino acids, DHEA, and a myriad of herbs, and is to be applied to the vascular areas (palms, behind the knees, in the crux of the elbow, behind the neck) twice a day at 8 a.m. and at noon. He also prescribed a Bach Flower remedy called FEMFLW, for “temporary relief of symptoms related to lack of female expression due to lack of confidence or fear of being hurt.” Dr. Steve encouraged me to keep hydrated by drinking plenty of water. Furthermore, he concurred with Dr. Bourne’s opinion that my cholesterol might be too low at this point, and that I might need to eat more fat. (I will be getting a blood test this week to check my cholesterol level.)
4) Dr. Steve said my diet was “impeccable” and that my fiber was perfect!
Next checkup is in three months on May 16, 2009.
Tags: benefits of eating more fat, candida, osteoporosis, Supplements
First came the break!
6-20-2008 – An Unexpected Break
Second, the Treatment:
6-22-08 – Faith Reflection – Give Thanks in All Circumstances
6-22-08 – Weekly Workout While My Broken Shoulder Heals
6-26-08 – Hydrocodone/APAP for Pain Relief: Product Review
7-1-08 – Progress Report: Visit to Dr. White on Monday, 6/30/08; Faith Reflection – The Scenic Route
7-3-08 – Words of Encouragement
The Road to Recovery:
7-14-08 – Itch! Itch! Itch!
7-30-08 – Progress Report: Shoulder Fracture Healed!
The “Joys” of Physical Therapy:
8-7-08 – Physical Therapy for Shoulder Range of Motion: Sessions 3 and 4
8-28-08 – Progress Report: Visit with Dr. White
8-29-08 – Progress Report: Physical Therapy – Week 4
9-8-08 – Progress Report: Physical Therapy 9-8-08
9-28-08 – A Lovely Day for Gardening…and Shoulder Strengthening
Continued Improvement!
10-4-08 – Progress Report: Final Visit with Dr. White
1-15-09 – Progress Report: Shoulder Fracture Recovery After 7 Months
My Advice:
6-25-08 – Top 10 Ways to Heal a Broken Bone Faster
7-31-08 – Top 10 Tips for Surviving a Shoulder Fracture
Tags: osteoporosis, Shoulder Fracture
Yes, you read the headline correctly. My doctor has recommended that I eat more fat! According to the research that Dr. Bourne showed me, the big push for extremely low cholesterol is “drug company hype” and that the body needs a moderate amount of cholesterol to manufacture testosterone in the male, and estrogen and progesterone in the female. So, I have been advised to start eating more saturated fat in foods such as eggs, avocados, olives, and even red meat, in order to bolster and balance my hormone levels.
This doesn’t take away the need to keep the blood at an alkaline pH level of 7.38. The body is certainly a complicated organism to balance!
Tags: cholesterol, estrogen production, menopause, osteoporosis; saturated fat
Answer:
No. Without putting a person in traction with the entire upper body in a cast, there is really no way to cast a broken shoulder. Besides, as soon as the break begins to heal, the person will need to begin carefully moving the joint according to doctor’s directions, in order to restore range of motion and increase strength. Generally, the broken shoulder is immobilized using a sling and swath.
Answer:
Yes. Calcium supplements help to heal broken bones. My doctor recommended a liquid calcium-magnesium combination supplement, along with 20 minutes of daily sunlight, to aid the healing process. Also recommended were foods high in calcium, such as collard greens, broccoli, almonds, navy beans, and spinach, as part of a well balanced diet.
