THE DAILY DIET - Osteo Diet

Restaurant Dilemma: Protect Your Bones by Ordering “Off the Menu”

Reggae music filled the air as my husband and I ate out with friends at a popular seaside restaurant last night. When our server brought the menus, however, I found out that there were no entrees listed that I could eat. (Everything was either fried or breaded.) What to do? I’ll tell you a secret: […]

Physical Therapy for Shoulder Range of Motion: Sessions 3 & 4

The first two sessions of physical therapy following the healing of my shoulder fracture consisted of a variety of stretches, but the next two sessions also featured some strength training. What a welcome activity! The muscles in my left arm and back had atrophied while the shoulder was immobilized and had hardly any power of […]

Recipe – Turkey Ham & Veggies Skillet Supper

Here’s a quick and easy bone-healthy supper for busy days! In a large skillet, combine: 1 cup of turkey ham, cubed 1 cup of zucchini, sliced and quartered 1 cup of summer squash, sliced and quartered 2 cups of broccoli florets 1/4 cup water Cook over medium heat for about 10 minutes or until broccoli […]

Toward a Better Experience of Physical Therapy

I started physical therapy last Thursday to improve my range of motion following the healing of my shoulder fracture. My therapist was knowledgeable, professional, and encouraging. I was expecting physical therapy to be painful since I had been through it years ago after a previous injury, but I knew it was absolutely necessary if I […]

The Daily Diet – July 31, 2008

Breakfast: Amy’s brand Cream of Tomato Soup, 1/2 tuna sandwich made from tuna with canola mayonnaise on a slice of Sesame Ezekiel Bread, water, supplements Lunch: Fruity Protein Shake, Greens+ High Protein Bar, water Snack: Carrot, water Dinner: Out to eat at the Outback Steakhouse: 3 ounces of steak (cut from my husband 12-oz. Outback […]

Top 10 Tips for Surviving a Shoulder Fracture

Six weeks ago, I fractured my shoulder in four places in a bicycle accident. It was a miserable break, requiring morphine in the ER. Now, six weeks later, x-rays reveal that the bone is healed, and the sling-and-swath device can come off! If you have broken your shoulder and wonder what to do to make […]

Progress Report – Shoulder Fracture Healed!

Today’s visit to the orthopedic specialist yielded terrific news: The x-ray of my shoulder revealed that the shoulder fractures have healed! The doctor said I no longer need the sling or the swath, and I am to begin physical therapy right away. My left arm has very little strength or range of motion after having […]

WARNING! Xylitol Is Deadly for Dogs! Shadow’s Story

According to Wikipedia, Xylitol “appears to have potential as a treatment for osteoporosis. A group of Finnish researchers has found that dietary xylitol prevents weakening of bones in laboratory rats, and actually improves bone density.” However, although Xylitol is wonderfully healthy for humans, I sadly learned firsthand yesterday that it is deadly for dogs. If […]

Recipe – Crystal Apples

Here’s a quick delight that’s good for your bones…and your tastebuds! You’ll need: Small microwave-safe dish Paper towel sheet 1 sliced apple 1 tsp Xylosweet 1/4 tsp ground cloves Layer sliced apples in microwave-safe dish. Sprinkle with Xylosweet and ground cloves. Cover dish with paper towel and microwave for 30 seconds. Grab a fork and […]

Faith Reflection – Nourishment to the Bones

“Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight. Do not be wise in your own eyes; fear the LORD and shun evil. This will bring health to your body and nourishment to your bones.” Proverbs […]

Faith Reflection: Third Cross Down…and Goal to Go!

“I asked the Lord three times to take away my [thorn in the flesh]. But He said to me, ‘My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.’ Therefore I will boast all the more about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me.” 2 Corinthians 12:9 My […]

Itch! Itch! Itch!

A new problem popped up this week as I began Week #3 of healing my shoulder fracture: itching! I started waking up in the middle of the night, itching incessantly on my back, chest, abdomen, and left arm and shoulder. No amount of scratching relieved the itch, so I tried soaking in a hot vinegar […]