THE DAILY DIET - Osteo Diet

Progress Report – Visit with Dr. Steve 11-8-08

It appears that I am cured! Dr. Steven D’Antonio confirmed by electodermal screening what Dr. Rogers had said last month: My body no longer requires massive doses of calcium or strontium. I have only a couple of minor problems to attend to, and Dr. Steve prescribed supplements and homeopathic remedies to take care of those […]

The Quest for Balance

Who among us is not busy-to-the-max? We juggle responsibilities and activities as best we can, letting out a sigh at the end of the day as we finish our sunup-to-sundown race with time. What we generally don’t see is what’s that constant stress is doing inside our bodies. During my last visit with Dr. Rogers, […]

Progress Report – Last Visit to Dr. Rogers October 22, 2008

Dr. Rogers’ comment today surprised me! After examining my blood on the dark field viewer, he said, “You don’t need a Dexascan.” He also said I no longer needed to take the megadoses of calcium, strontium, and other minerals. Perplexed, I asked why not. He replied that once the blood was healthy, the bones would […]

Recipe – Roasted Pumpkin Seeds

Munching on freshly roasted pumpkin seeds has to be one of my favorite treats this time of year! Try this recipe for a tasty treat with surprising health benefits. You will need: 1 pie pumpkin about 8 inches in diameter Aluminum foil 1 9′ x 13″ glass pan 1 tbsp. of Earth Balance buttery spread […]

The Daily Diet – Sunday, October 19, 2008

Before working out: Apple, almonds, and water While working out: Water Breakfast: Fruity protein shake, supplements, blueberry tea with Beyond C powder Snack: Two slices of Ezekiel bread with Earth Balance buttery spread Snack: Pumpkin seeds (from a fresh pumpkin) baked in the oven with a small amount of Earth Balance buttery spread and salt […]

Hope for the Future!

In a time when the watchdogs of the health of our nation’s children decry the obese, junk food junkies that increasingly inhabit our classrooms, today I saw hope for the future. A young lady named Lily, a student in my 3rd period Algebra 1 Honors class, stated in front of her peers yesterday that she […]

The Daily Diet – Tuesday, October 7, 2008

Breakfast: Fruity Protein Shake; Blueberry Tea with Beyond C powder, Corvalen (D-Ribose) powder, and 1 tbsp of Tart Cherry Juice concentrate, Supplements Snack: Sliced apple Lunch: 2 tbsp. of almond butter with carrot and celery sticks, water Snack: Almonds and raisins Supper: Pinto beans with long grain and wild rice; fresh steamed green beans with […]

Progress Report – Final Visit with Dr. White 10/2/08

Today was my last visit with Dr. White because…my shoulder fracture is healed and mobility is nearing 100%! Dr. White did have some words of advice as he sent me on my way. Continued stretching, he said, is essential over the next year. He suggested finding a door in my house that is strongly hinged […]

The Daily Diet – Wednesday, October 1, 2008

Breakfast: Boiled egg, 2 slices of Ezekiel bread with Earth Balance Buttery Spread, Fruity Protein Shake without almonds (We were out of almonds, or I would have included them), water, blueberry tea with Beyond C powder, Supplements Snack: Apple slices Lunch: Celery chunks with almond butter Snack: Tossed Salad Supper: Large serving of Steamed collard […]

A Lovely Day for Gardening…and Shoulder Strengthing

A beautiful, sunny, Autumn day with a tropical breeze created the perfect setting for gardening…and shoulder strengthening. Saturday afternoon I grabbed my shovel and hand tools and headed for the butterfly garden in the front yard. Because I fractured my shoulder in June, I had been unable to work on this area of the yard […]

What’s for Dinner? Week #2 of Delicious Bone-Healthy Supper Menus

Here are some new bone-healthy supper menus that are sure to please your palate while alkalyzing your blood to build stronger bones! Sunday: Chicken Stew, Millet Loaf Slices, Stewed Apples with Soy Whip, Water Monday: Spaghetti & Turkey Meatballs,Tossed Salad,Grandma’s Pineapple Salad with Pineapple, water Tuesday: Chicken Pot Pie, using chicken gravy, Millet Loaf Slices,Sliced […]

Progress Report – Physical Therapy 9/8/08

Yesterday in physical therapy, Jeremy stretched my shoulder joint vertically to about 165 degrees (out of 180). This means I have recovered most of my range of motion since my shoulder fracture in June, but not all. Jeremy said the last degrees are the hardest in stretching out a “frozen” shoulder, where the tough capsule […]