calcium

How Much Calcium?

September 14th, 2011 · 6:41 AM

In the past the calcium level in my blood was too high and my OB/GYN physician said to discontinue taking a calcium supplement; I also have a history of developing calcium kidney stones, and have osteopenia. I was told to take calcium with vitamin D, but am confused on the relationship of calcium and kidney [...]

Soda Pop and Osteoporosis

August 4th, 2011 · 7:10 AM

What is one thing wrong with soda pop? I’ll share one answer with you:
Soda pop contains phosphates, so that the carbon dioxide does not become carbonic acid, a more immediate toxin. The parathyroid hormone regulates phosphorus and calcium levels in the body, and matches them in the bloodstream one to one.
When we ingest phosphorus, the [...]

More on Bone Density

June 23rd, 2011 · 1:02 PM

One more question for bone density. I am currently taking Evista. Any comments on that product?
Evista is a selective estrogen receptor modulator (SERM). It is synthetically made, and is not identical to any hormone the body makes. The early studies showed an increase in ovarian cancer in 2 separate rat species when the safety studies [...]

Low Thyroid and Vitamin D Levels

September 1st, 2010 · 4:37 AM

I have low thyroid issues and get my meds from a compounding pharmacy that seem to work well, but this time when I got my lab work done it was found that I had low Vitamin D levels as well (7 on the point scale on my labs). My question is: since being outside is [...]

Optimal Conditions for Bone Repair

July 27th, 2010 · 7:11 AM

I broke my radius in a cycling accident. I’d like to know what nutrition I can take to help speed healing.
Summertime is a common time to experience bone breaks, with our active sports and fun outdoor activities. Breaks can also happen in the winter, such as when we slip and fall on ice.
The best way [...]

Vitamin D Deficiency and Bone Loss (Osteoporosis)

February 1st, 2010 · 9:15 AM

I am 72, and have developed Osteomalacia (an adult form of Rickets) from a vitamin D deficiency, which has been treated and is now better. I also have the beginning of Osteoporosis and am struggling to learn how to treat myself. How do I find out just how much of all the minerals I need [...]