Dr. Gardner, you mentioned strontium and silicon to be taken in addition to a daily supplement to build strong bones. I currently take one packet of Vital Primevia a day (two was giving me nosebleeds). How many milligrams of each should be taken per day? Would any supplement for these work that you find in [...]
Strong Bones
June 22nd, 2011 · 3:53 PM
Tags: bones, silicon, strontium, supplements, Vital Primivia
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. [...]
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: