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 [...]
Low Thyroid and Vitamin D Levels
September 1st, 2010 · 4:37 AM
Tags: breast cancer, calcium, flu, thyroid, vitamin D, vitamin D2, vitamin D3
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 [...]
Tags: biotin, bone, bone break, bone fractures, calcium, magnesium, magnets, zinc
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 [...]
Tags: calcium, magnesium, osteoporosis, soda pop, strontium, vitamin D
My doctor says I can get all the vitamins and minerals I need from my food. What is your opinion on this?
I used to say the same thing to my patients, back in the days before I studied healthy alternatives. It is the party line of allopathic medicine, although that is starting to change. Here's the bottom line, and I'll follow up with some info on what allopaths are now doing: