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 [...]
More on Bone Density
June 23rd, 2011 · 1:02 PM
Tags: Actonel, bone, bone density, calcium, Evista, Fosamax, magnesium, supplements
Stomach and Bone Challenges
May 19th, 2010 · 9:46 AM
I have had a gastrectomy and osteoporosis. I have been prescribed Fosamax, but I refuse to take it. What else can I do?
You have no stomach, so your food will not be churned, nor will it be exposed to high acid, which is needed for some foods to be broken down, especially [...]
Tags: bone, Fosamax, gastrectomy, osteoporosis, stomach
What are the Healthy Alternatives for Fosamax, etc?
March 25th, 2010 · 5:55 AM
Fosamax etc - Anything as an alternative that will work as well?
Fosamax and Actonel are used to treat osteoporosis. They interfere with the normal repair process of the bones, so the weak bone cannot repair itself. I would never recommend a medication that would interfere with the normal repair process of the body. [...]
Why Isn’t Web MD Telling You Your Healthiest Options?
January 21st, 2010 · 4:34 PM
Web MD
December 10, 2009
Bone-Building Drugs appear to Cut Breast-Cancer Risk
Another look at the NIH-sponsored Women’s Health Initiative study found about a 1/3 reduction in breast cancer in the group of women on bisphosphonates—Fosamax, Boniva, Zometa. In the 152,00 non-users, 4.4% were diagnosed with breast cancer. In the 2,800 who reported oral bisphosphonates use, 3.3% were [...]
Tags: bone building drugs, breast cancer, Fosamax, vitamin D, Web MD
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: