Understanding Osteoporosis Through Emma's Experience

Osteoporosis can be a complex and challenging condition. That's why I’m eager to share a video from my channel featuring R. Keith McCormick, DC, where we dive into a case study of Emma, focusing on her journey with low TSH, menopause difficulties, and digestive issues. This case study offers valuable insights into the nuances of bone health.

What We Learned from Emma's Story

In our discussion, we cover several key aspects:

• Emma’s Background: We start by introducing Emma’s case, discussing the role of anabolic drugs in improving bone density.
• Understanding Bone Density: Here, we talk about the importance of follow-up treatments after anabolic therapy and delve into the technicalities of measuring bone density, especially in the hip neck.
• Testing and Medication: This part includes a fascinating discussion about a Columbia University Medical Center study on depression, SSRIs, and their impact on bone density. We also explore how blood tests can reveal bone activity and quality, along with the use of bioidentical hormones for osteoporosis.
• Personal Protocol and Gluten Sensitivity: Dr. McCormick shares his personal medication protocol for osteoporosis and discusses gluten sensitivity and testing methods.
• Q&A Session: We conclude with a Q&A session, where we answer various questions from participants, including those about medication use and testing methods.

Key Takeaways

This comprehensive case study with Dr. McCormick sheds light on the complexities of osteoporosis. We discuss how nutrition plays a significant role in bone health and the importance of personalized strategies for managing bone loss.

Conclusion

Emma's story is a beacon of hope and clarity for those navigating the complexities of osteoporosis. It highlights the need for thorough understanding and personalized care in managing this condition.

I encourage you to watch the full video on my channel for a deeper understanding and subscribe for more insightful conversations about bone health.

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Insights into Bone Density Testing

Bone health is a critical aspect of our overall well-being, and DEXA scans are at the forefront of assessing it accurately. In a special video on my channel, alongside Dr. Keith McCormick, we delve into everything you need to know about DEXA scans – from their importance in diagnosing osteoporosis to common pitfalls you should be aware of.

Deep Dive into DEXA Scan Dynamics

Our webinar covers a range of topics to give you a complete picture:

• DEXA Scan Basics: We start by breaking down DEXA printouts and the significance of T-scores in bone health assessment.
• Avoiding Common DEXA Errors: We discuss often overlooked aspects such as calibration, positioning, and how crucial patient preparation is for accurate results.
• Interpreting DEXA Results: This segment is about understanding the fine details of your DEXA scan results, including patient-specific concerns like compression fractures.
• X-ray Imaging Mastery: We get into the technical side, focusing on X-ray imaging techniques, particularly lumbar spine positioning.
• Interactive Q&A Session: The webinar concludes with a focus on the importance of skilled technicians and answers to audience questions.

Why This Matters

This video is essential for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of bone density testing. It’s not just about the numbers; it’s about comprehending what they mean for your bone health journey.

Wrapping Up

DEXA scans are more than just a diagnostic tool; they are a window into the health of your bones. I hope this video gives you the knowledge and confidence to navigate your bone health more effectively.

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My bones were jumping for joy having found The Healthy Bones Nutrition Plan and Cookbook - Medicine Through Food Guide by Dr. Laura Kelly and Helen Bryman Kelly.  Inside the book offers a recipe for Bone-Building Calcium-Rich Vinegar.

"Just one tablespoon of Bone-Building Vinegar equals 350-400 mg of calcium (1,000-1,200 recommended for menopausal and post menopausal women)".[1]

[br] You can use fresh herbs as I have used or dried herbs.

Ingredients:

You will need a selection of 5 of these bone-building herbs.

Herbs:

• Dandelion leaves
• Stinging netttle
• Horsetail
• Red clover
• Hound's tongue
• Motherwort
• Mugwort
• Mint
• Wild arugula
• Chickweed
• Shepherd's purse
• Oatstraw
• Alfafa
• Parsley
• Comfrey
• Raspberry leaves
• Blackberry leaves
• Thimbleberry leaves
• Sage
• Amaranth leaves
• Lamb's quarter
• Kale
• Cabbage

Chinese herbs: - the extra juice!

If you want to boost the bone-building properties, add 0.35 ounce (10g) of each.

1. Gu Sui Bu
2. Xu Duan  work together to build healthy bone.
3. Bu Gu Zhi
4. Du Zhong also assist in bone-building and repair.
5. Yin Yang Huo is shown to stimulate bone growth through safe plant hormones [1]

Purchasing Herbs

You can purchase the herbs and Chinese herbs from Dr. Kelly's site HERE

AMENDMENT:

Since publishing this video, I had the vinegar tested for calcium and magnesium.

Since Chinese Herbs are part of the ingredient list, I also tested for heavy metals.

This was an independent lab; Medallion Labs that was recommended to me by a food scientist.

The report showed

not 350mg of Calcium per tablespoon but

33mg of Calcium per tablespoon.

The response from the Dr. Kelly:

"I received the numbers in the book from a respected elder herbalist who specializes in women's health.

There are so many reasons that there can be enormous differences as you can imagine - climate, amount of sun, what's in the soil, plant species, season, etc etc etc.  Perhaps she ran her numbers many years ago.

Other tests have been run on dried herbs and the numbers are closer to yours than to hers - and I am gathering this information.

I must say that we know there are much larger amounts of calcium in these herbs than is showing on this test.

I'm sorry for the disappointment.  If this is misinformation in the book then of course it will be changed on the next printing, and thank you for contributing to the store of knowledge around this subject.  Science is always a project.

But please do not throw the baby out with the bathwater. There are many more benefits to the vinegar than just calcium I hope you are not using it only for that reason - nature works in very complex ways and I guarantee there is great benefit.  With just the Chinese herbs alone bones heal, I have used them in my practice many times.

It remains that the overall science is sound, and that those who are using the book report increase in bone density as well as increased overall health.  It is always a combination of elements that contributes. "

From my delicious bones to yours!

Irma

?? Questions simple reply to this email.

[1] The Healthy Bones Nutrition Plan and Cookbook pages 231-233

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But when it comes to your bones do you have to follow a low-salt diet?

The National Osteoporosis Foundation recommends a low-salt diet for your bones. But a study from the Medical College of Georgia now suggests cutting down on salt won’t help your bones. In fact, you may need a little salt for strong bones.[i] Let me explain…

Doctors at MCG thought that high sodium would cause weak bones. They reasoned that sodium and calcium are both stored in the bone. And sodium increases calcium excretion.

So they looked at 11 years of data on nearly 70,000 postmenopausal women in the Women's Health Initiative. They had fracture data on all the women. They also had bone mineral density studies on about 4,400 of the women.

What they found was very surprising…

Their results indicated that salt intake was not a major factor in bone health. They found no link between sodium intake and bone mineral density anywhere in the body or with fractures rates. In fact, they found a higher salt diet might be linked with stronger bones, higher bone mineral density, and fewer hip fractures.

The researchers aren’t sure why a low-salt diet doesn’t seem to benefit bones. They suggested that when sodium levels drop the body’s “renin-antiotensin-aldosterone system” (RAAS) gets activated. The RAAS is a hormone system that regulates blood pressure and fluid balance.[ii] When it gets activated it increases bone resorption or breakdown.

We need more studies on this topic. In the meantime, it looks like salt is not so bad for your bones.

In fact, other studies show a low-salt diet might lead to more broken bones. Mild sodium deficiency in older people has been linked with walking problems, attention deficits, and a much higher rate of falls.[iii] Low salt levels can also lead to increased fractures among elderly patients in hospitals.[iv]

I don’t look at salt like the enemy. We would all die without it. That’s why it’s in all your body fluids from blood to lymph to sweat and tears.

And the sodium in salt is an essential mineral. It helps maintain the balance of fluids in your body. It transmits nerve impulses and stimulates your muscles to contract and relax. Too little sodium can lead to muscle cramps, dehydration, weakness and nausea.

For heart health the most recent Dietary Guidelines for Americans say you should get less than 2,300 milligrams of sodium a day. That’s about one teaspoon of table salt per day.

But you don’t want to go too low… Studies show that high sodium levels (more than 6,000 mg per day) were linked to more cardiovascular events. But so were sodium levels below 2,500 mg per day.[v]

In other words, there’s a safe range. For most people it’s from 2,500 to 5,000 mg of sodium per day.

TIP:

The easiest way to make sure you don’t go over safe limits is to stop eating processed foods.
Most people get over 75% of their sodium from restaurant meals and processed foods like bread, cereals, frozen meals, cured meats, pizza, salty snacks, and canned soups.

Instead, choose fresh whole foods rich in healthy sodium. They include meats, eggs, seafood, seaweed, beets, turnips, Swiss chard, spinach and parsley.

And when it comes to salt, get the good stuff…

According to Paul Pitchford in his book “Healing with Whole Foods,” typical refined table salt is about 99.5% sodium chloride. The rest is chemicals to prevent caking, potassium iodide to prevent goiters, and sugar to stabilize the iodine. It may also contain MSG.

But unrefined sea salt has 40 to 57 percent less sodium than table salt. In addition, it contains up to 60 trace minerals which, according to Pitchford, give it a profile most similar to that of our own blood. It contains calcium, magnesium, potassium, phosphorus, selenium, copper, iron and zinc. Your body uses those minerals to build bones, and form vitamins, enzymes and proteins.

Unrefined sea salt isn’t bleached white.

It retains its natural color of grey, pink, yellow, brown, etc., depending on its mineral content.

I like Celtic Sea Salt, Himalayan Pink Sea Salt, or Redmond Real Salt. You can find them at good quality supermarkets or on the internet.

Thanks for reading my post.

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[i] Laura Carbone, Karen C. Johnson, Ying Huang, et al. “Sodium Intake and Osteoporosis. Findings from the Women's Health Initiative.” The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism, 2016; jc.2015-4017 DOI: 10.1210/jc.2015-4017.

[ii] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Renin%E2%80%93angiotensin_system

[iii] Renneboog B et al, “Mild chronic hyponatremia is associated with falls, unsteadiness, and attention deficits.” Am J Med. 2006 Jan;119(1):71.e1-8.

[iv] F Gankam Kengne et al, “Mild hyponatremia and risk of fracture in the ambulatory elderly.” Q J Med 2008; 101:583–588.

[v] Michael H. Alderman and Hillel W. Cohen. “Dietary Sodium Intake and Cardiovascular Mortality: Controversy Resolved?” American Journal of Hypertension 2012; 25, 727-734.

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My Skelly really likes summer fruits like blueberries and watermelon. But come winter there’s a fruit she loves even more. I’m talking about pomegranates. These are one of the oldest known fruits in the world. In ancient Egypt they were buried in the tombs of royalty.

And I love pomegranates for what they do for my Skelly…

Pomegranates originated in Persia and some people still call them “Persian apples” or “Chinese apples.” They were used in Persian wedding ceremonies to symbolize health, fertility, and longevity.

Modern science shows the Persians knew how to pick a symbol. Pomegranates have an abundance of antioxidants that boost your heart and brain health, and cut your risk of cancer. In fact studies show pomegranates may have a role in treating over two hundred different diseases or conditions.[i]

Antioxidants from pomegranates support your bones by reducing oxidative stress that can weaken bones.

Boosting Osteoblasts

A study in the European Journal of Nutrition found that all parts of the pomegranate boost the activity of osteoblasts or bone-building cells. They also lower the activity of osteoclasts or cells that break down bone.[ii]

In another animal study rats with accelerated bone loss were fed an extract of pomegranate juice and seeds. In just two weeks their bone mineral loss reverted to normal rates.[iii]

And a review of eight different studies concluded that pomegranate extract or juice has positive effects on osteoporosis, osteoarthritis, and rheumatoid arthritis.[iv]

With a thick leathery skin and bright red color, pomegranates sort of look like an apple. But you might be surprised to learn that this exotic fruit is actually a berry!

You see, pomegranates are filled with edible seeds. That’s pretty much the definition of a berry.

If you cut a pomegranate in half, you'll find it's filled with tart juicy sacs called arils. There are about 600 arils in the average pomegranate. Inside each aril is a crunchy fiber-rich seed. While some people spit them out, you can eat them whole, seed and all.

But I find that many of my clients are intimidated by pomegranates. Don’t be…

For me, peeling a pomegranate is like a meditation. I like to cut the pomegranate in half and hold it over a bowl, cut side down. Then I whack the skin side with a wooden spoon. It’s surprisingly efficient.

Here's Skelly and Irma in the kitchen

Throw a handful of the arils on top of salads, or in your smoothie or yogurt. If you’re not up to peeling your own pomegranate, you can also buy fresh or dried arils.

Or drink two to six ounces of pomegranate juice every day. The juice has higher levels of antioxidants than other juices including cranberry or blueberry. It even has more than red wine or green tea.

Thank you for stopping by.

From my bones to yours,

Irma 

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[i] https://www.greenmedinfo.com/substance/pomegranate

[ii] Spilmont M, Léotoing L, Davicco MJ, et al. “Pomegranate and its derivatives can improve bone health through decreased inflammation and oxidative stress in an animal model of postmenopausal osteoporosis.” Eur J Nutr. 2014;53(5):1155-64.

[iii] Junko Mori-Okamoto, Yoko Otawara-Hamamoto, Hideyuki Yamato, Hiroyuki Yoshimura. “Pomegranate extract improves a depressive state and bone properties in menopausal syndrome model ovariectomized mice.” J Ethnopharmacol. 2004;92(1):93-101.

[iv] Shuid AN, Mohamed IN. “Pomegranate use to attenuate bone loss in major musculoskeletal diseases: an evidence-based review.” Curr Drug Targets. 2013;14(13):1565-78.

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Your bones have a daily cycle just like the rest of your body.

They are built up by special cells called osteoblasts that work mostly during the daytime. But come nighttime your bones are broken down by other cells called osteoclasts. They clear out old cells and make way for the new osteoblasts that come during the day.

But if you’re awake at night, osteoclasts become more active than normal. They break down too much bone at night.

That’s one reason why it’s so important to get a good night’s sleep for your bone health.

There’s another reason… Research shows that the same hormone that brings on sleep is critical for your bones. I’m talking about melatonin.

When researchers from McGill University gave older rats melatonin, it helped regulate their sleep. At the same time, their bones became denser, less brittle and more flexible.[i]

Other animal studies show that lack of sleep halts new bone formation, damages cells, and produces abnormal bone marrow.[ii] In other words, lack of sleep interfered with the repair process of bones.

It’s the same for people…

In one study from Norway, insomnia was linked to a 52 percent increased risk of osteoporosis.[iii] A Chinese study showed a link between lost sleep and lower bone density in middle aged and older women.[iv]

And Harvard researchers studied more than 38,000 postmenopausal women. They found that those who worked night shifts for a long time had disturbed melatonin production. And they had more wrist and hip fractures.[v]

You may have noticed that as you get older you have more trouble getting to sleep and staying asleep. Part of the problem is that by the time you reach 50 or 60 you produce only a fraction of the melatonin you did when you were 20 years old.

Skelly and I try to get a solid seven or eight hours of sleep every day. But we don’t use sleeping pills. Here are 11 sleep tips we use to naturally increase melatonin and get better bone-building sleep:

1. Dim the lights in your bedroom. Even a little bit of light can disrupt melatonin. Lights in the room while you sleep can suppress melatonin by more than 50 percent. That includes light from a clock radio, cell phone, or night light. If you can’t get your room completely dark, use an eye mask.  [br]
2. No screens before bed. Computers, cell phones, TVs, and other electronic devices all emit “blue light.” This type of light signals “daylight” to your body and triggers lower melatonin levels. Try turning off all screens at least an hour before bed. [br]
3. Get a little sunshine every day. When natural sunlight hits your eyes it triggers the production of melatonin. By nightfall this hormone is ready to help you fall asleep and keep you sleeping deeply through the night. [br]
4. No caffeine after noon. This can make a huge difference in the quality of your sleep. But if you are really sensitive you may have to cut caffeine out entirely. [br]
5. Diffuse lavender oil. Lavender oil promotes sleep. In one British study volunteers ranked their sleep 20 percent better in a lavender-scented room.[vi] [br]
6. No liquids after 8 pm. Hydration is important but one of the biggest problems my clients have with sleep is waking up to go to the bathroom. My solution is to drink plenty during the day but no liquids after 8 pm. If that doesn’t work for you keep moving the cutoff earlier until you get through the night with no potty stop. [br]
7. Eat sleep-friendly foods. Eat more of these foods that help you sleep naturally: [br]
8. Tropical fruits help boost your levels of melatonin. Pineapples, bananas, and oranges can more than double your blood levels. [br]
9. Tart cherries are rich in melatonin. Studies show tart cherry juice can increase sleep time by 34 minutes. It can also speed up falling asleep in just seven days.[vii] Drink eight ounces in the morning and two hours before bed. [br]
10. Almonds are rich in magnesium which helps your muscles relax for a good sleep. They also contain tryptophan, an amino acid that helps produce melatonin and induce sleep. [br]
11. Chamomile tea helps you relax and get to sleep. Drink a cup two hours before bed. [br]

Bring your sleep successes and questions to my new Facebook Page - Osteoporosis and Food.

Please let me know how I can serve you and your bones better.

There is a gift for you on the other side for your time.

Have your bones click —-> HERE

From my bones to yours,

Irma

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[i] Isabel F Tresguerres, Faleh Tamimi, Hazem Eimar,et al. “Melatonin dietary supplement as an anti-aging therapy for age-related bone loss.” Rejuvenation Research, 2014; 140311120122003.

[ii] Everson, C. A., A. E. Folley, and J. M. Toth. “Chronically inadequate sleep results in abnormal bone formation and abnormal bone marrow in rats.” Experimental Biology and Medicine 2012;237(9):1101–1109.

[iii] Sivertsen, B., T. Lallukka, P. Salo, et al. “Insomnia as a risk factor for ill health: Results from the large population-based prospective HUNT study in Norway.” Journal of Sleep Research 2014;23(2):124–132.

[iv] Fu, X., X. Zhao, H. Lu, F. Jiang, X. Ma, and S. Zhu. “Association between sleep duration and bone mineral density in Chinese women.” Bone 2011;49(5):1062–1066.

[v] D. Feskanich, S. E. Hankinson, and E. S. Schernhammer, “Nightshift work and fracture risk. The Nurses’ Health Study.” Osteoporosis International, vol. 20, no. 4, pp. 537–542, 2009.

[vi] Lewith GT et al. “A single-blinded, randomized pilot study evaluating the aroma of Lavandula augustifolia as a treatment for mild insomnia.” J Altern Complement Med. 2005 Aug;11(4):631-7.

[vii] Howatson G, Bell PG, Tallent J, Middleton B, McHugh MP, Ellis J. “Effect of tart cherry juice (Prunus cerasus) on melatonin levels and enhanced sleep quality.” Eur J Nutr. 2012;51(8):909-16.

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I joined1300 coaches across the country taking part in the FIRST National Certification Exam offered by the National Board of Medical Examiners. It will take the health and wellness coaching profession to the next level.

This has been a year long process to qualify for this exam. I had to complete two rigorous programs in advance:

• Institute for Integrative Nutrition Immersion Program
• 75-hour Quantum Coaching Program led by Marilena Minucci (the photo of Irma and Skelly holding my certificate)

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This exam is a big step towards health coaches becoming part of our health care system. The medical model desperately needs health coaches to help patients/clients implement lasting change.

I'm thrilled and honored to be part of the first wave of high-level coaches who will have this certification! The results of this exam will be available around the 2nd week of December.

There is another reason why this moment is important to me.

My mother’s name was Irma.

She had a wild sense of humor, loved people, hated to cook (I think) because her signature dish was baked spaghetti. A gawd awful mixture of Velveeta cheese, bacon, Campbell’s tomato soup, and yep you guessed it, spaghetti. Bake this sucker for what seemed to be 24 hours and eat it for a week.

Then the fun came to an end.

My mom was diagnosed with early onset vascular dementia.
I was 16 getting lost in my hormone surges.
She was in her 50’s getting lost walking around the block.

My sister and I didn’t have the mental and financial resources to tend to my mom’s health. My father left home around the time of her diagnosis.

My mom lived a long and sad life with this illness, going from nursing homes to finally a state run mental institution. Her life came to an end in her 66th year.

In January 2018, I will be 66.

My mother’s illness has shaped my life. It made me determined to keep my mind sharp, my body healthy, and my bones dancing long past an age my mother never could enjoy.

I keep my bones strong by feeding them and caring for them with all I have learned over many years. My mind and my whole body are also stronger.

Please let me know how I can serve you and your bones better.

There is a gift for you on the other side for your time.

Have your bones click —-> HERE

From my delicious bones to yours,

Irma

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Let me explain

Root vegetables are the part of the plant that grows underground. Our grandmothers and all the mothers who went before them relied on these roots for solid nutrition during long cold winters.

The simplest roots that we grew up with are potatoes, sweet potatoes, carrots, onions, garlic, radishes, turnips, parsnips, beets, and rutabagas. But there are plenty of others like ginger, horseradish, turmeric, daikon radish, burdock root, Jerusalem artichokes, celeriac, kohlrabi, jicama, and more.

Because these vegetables grow deep in the ground, they absorb vitamins and minerals from the earth. And they also have special benefits for your bones.

5 good reasons to eat more root vegetables:

1.Stay Alkaline

 Your bones need a good balance of acid and alkaline foods.

 Why?

Our blood maintains a pH balance in a very narrow range. The food we eat can disrupt that balance. That’s because some foods form acid byproducts when we digest them while others form alkaline byproducts.

Acid-forming foods include most processed foods, sugar, coffee, alcohol and grains. Most high-protein foods, such as meat, fish, eggs, dairy, most beans and peas are also acid-forming.

When the pH balance shifts even a little to the acid side, your body starts sucking alkalizing minerals like calcium out of your bones to reduce acid levels.

Before that happens add some root vegetables to your diet. They are high in alkalizing potassium and help keep your pH in the healthy range.

2. Boost Your Carotenoids

Root vegetables are great sources of carotenoids like beta-carotene. Your body converts beta-carotene to vitamin A. That’s important because your bones need vitamin A for their remodeling process. Good choices for beta-carotene are sweet potatoes, carrots, beets, and other orange and red roots.

3. Get More Vitamin C

Root vegetables are also high in vitamin C. That helps build the collagen matrix of your bones – the part that keeps them flexible, so they bend instead of break.

4. Beat Stress

It’s true that sugar and processed carbohydrates give you quick energy. But it is also nervous energy. If you are already feeling anxious, sugar will just make things worse.

On the other hand root vegetables grow deep into the ground. They have a strong downward energy - exactly the opposite energy as the processed foods that crowd most supermarket shelves.

Root vegetables are great for grounding us when we feel unfocused, nervous, stressed or over-stimulated. And as you know by now stress is a big factor in thinning bones.

5. Zap Your Sugar Cravings

When you eat too much sugar, your body becomes overly acidic and starts leaching calcium out of your bones and excreting it. If you do it enough, you’ll be losing lots of calcium and your bones will be weaker.

Excess sugar also depletes your body of phosphorus, a mineral that is important in helping your bones absorb calcium.[i]

When you slow roast root vegetables the natural sweetness helps satisfy your sweet cravings.

Try this delicious roasted root vegetable recipe.  It’s one of my favorites and my "bone" clients as well!

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[i] “The Health Hazards of Drinking Coca Cola and Other Soft Drinks.” The Organic Consumers Association https://www.organicconsumers.org/old_articles/school/cocacola021605.php (Retrieved 6/16/15)

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A lot of people are excited about a new “magic pill” for bones. But my Skelly is a little skeptical. I’m talking about strontium.

Most people have never heard of this mineral.   It’s named after Strontian, a village in Scotland where it was discovered in 1790. Today it’s used mostly in industry.

Strontium is also one of the more than 30 trace minerals that are naturally found in your bones.

You see, natural strontium is present in small amounts in your food and water. In your body, it migrates to your bones. It especially shows up at sites where your bones are remodeling – where old bone is breaking down and new bone is forming.

At any given time, you have about 320 mg of strontium in your body. About 99 percent of it is in your bones and teeth.

Strontium belongs to the same family as calcium and magnesium.

It adds strength to bones and teeth and makes them more resistant to breaking down. It also draws extra calcium into the bone.

That all sounds well and good. And it’s why, recently, companies are making high dose supplements with strontium. And even a bone drug.  You can buy natural strontium supplements. It’s usually bound to different molecules like citrate, lactate, acetate, carbonate, chloride, sulfate, and gluconate.

Strontium ranelate is a prescription drug used in Europe and Canada. It’s not approved in the U.S. For the drug, 680 mg of strontium is bound to a synthetic molecule called ranelate. It’s marketed under the brand names Protos®, Protelos®, Osseor®, Bivalos®, and Protaxos®.

Some research shows strontium ranelate may prevent bone loss, increase bone strength, and reduce fractures in postmenopausal women.

But high doses of strontium may also come with nasty side effects like:

• nausea
• diarrhea
• headaches,
• skin irritation.
• Less frequent problems include:
• fainting
• memory problems
• and blood clots in the veins.

And according to my colleague, Dr. Lani Simpson, DC, CCD, strontium can show false increases in bone density on DXA scans.[i] In other words, it could make your bones look stronger than they really are.

Several studies show that strontium causes the outer cortical bone to become denser and thicker.[ii] But thick bones aren’t necessarily strong bones. In fact, thick cortical bone actually reduces bone strength and increases the risk of fractures.[iii]

Strontium is related to calcium chemically. It’s so similar that it can compete with calcium absorption. So taking a lot of strontium can replace calcium in your bones. And it stays there for most of your life. Right now we don’t know what that means in the long term. The studies haven’t been done.

Do your supplements have strontium in it?

I don’t recommend taking high doses of strontium without a doctor’s supervision.

Rather than look for a miracle pill for osteoporosis, I like getting bone-building minerals – including strontium - naturally from your food.

Remember bones take time and attention to stop the breaking down process and to rebuild.

Most people probably get between one and ten milligrams of strontium from their regular diet every day without even trying.

The highest amounts are found in the soil.

Good sources of natural Strontium

Root vegetables such as:

• beets
• carrots
• turnips
• rutabagas
• radishes

You can also get strontium by eating other plant foods such as:

• whole grains
• wheat bran
• spinach
• lettuce
• peas
• beans
• Brazil nuts
• celery

Other sources include:

• meat
• seafood
• dairy products
• poultry

Click HERE for my favorite and simple RoastedRoot Vegetable dish that everyone loves.

It's especially fabulous during the colder season, however, in my home we cook it regularly.

Please let me know how I can better serve you and your bones.

How are your bones?

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From my loving bones to yours,

Irma Jennings, INHC -  Holistic Bone Coach

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Butter is better.  It has gotten a bad rap for many years, starting in the last century with the rise of margarine.  Now we know that's a deadly trans fat.

More recently, this kitchen staple has been shunned in favor of olive oil and canola oil. But here’s why we should reserve a place at the table for good old-fashioned butter.

A study from Lund University in Sweden shows that butter leads to considerably less elevation of fats in the blood after a meal compared with olive oil, flaxseed oil or a new type of canola oil. High blood fat normally raises cholesterol levels in the blood, which according to the discredited "lipid hypothesis," elevates the risk of atherosclerosis and heart attack.

Why doesn’t churned cream raise blood fat levels?

Researchers pointed out that 20 percent of the fat in butter consists of short and medium-length fatty acids.  These are used directly as energy and do not stay around long enough to affect blood fat levels very much.

The researchers opined that although this traditional fat raises blood cholesterol in the long term, its short-term effects may actually be advantageous.

Not everyone agrees the advantage over olive, canola or vegetable oils is only a short term phenomenon. Sally Fallon of The Weston A. Price Foundation is a staunch and eloquent advocate of the benefits of butter and disagrees that it or cholesterol is a factor in the increase of cardiovascular disease.

The Vast Conspiracy Against Butter

Since the early 1920’s butter has been pushed aside in favor of margarine and other fad fats and vilified as a deadly saturated fat that causes heart disease. Yet for thousands of years before that, it was a dietary staple of many cultures with no evidence of adverse health effects.

Between 1920 and 1960, Americans’ use of butter declined from 18 pounds per person per year to 4 pounds, yet heart disease went from a relatively unknown condition to the number one killer. So how likely is it that this is what's killing us?

According to Fallon, butter is the victim of a vast fat-free conspiracy, formed by those who benefit from replacing healthy fats with disease promoting mass produced vegetable oils and trans fats.

10 Health Benefits of Butter

The truth is that butter is good for you.  Here are 10 benefits of eating the real thing:

1. The most easily absorbable source of vitamin A which supports the thyroid and adrenal glands, and in turn, the cardiovascular system.
2. Doesn’t lead to excess body fat since its short and medium chain fatty acids are burned for quick energy and not stored, and it also gives a feeling of satiety that may decrease cravings and over-eating.
3. Rich in anti-oxidants including vitamins A and E, as well as selenium protecting against heart disease as well as cancer.
4. A good source of dietary cholesterol which acts as an anti-oxidant, repairing damage from free radicals caused by rancid fats, vegetable oils and trans fats. Cholesterol is also important for the development of the brain and nervous system in children.
5. The saturated fat in butter consists of short and medium chain fatty acids which have anti-tumor properties and also strengthen the immune system.
6. It contains conjugated linoleic acids (CLA) which are cancer protective.
7. When in its raw state and not pasteurized, it has an anti-stiffness property called the Wulzen factor, that protects against arthritis, cataracts and hardening of the arteries.
8. A good source of iodine in a highly absorbable form and necessary for proper thyroid function.
9. Promotes gastro-intestinal health and decreases rates of diarrhea in children.
10. For your BONES.  It is a good source of vitamin K2 which prevents tooth decay and builds strong teeth and bones.

Remember that the richest benefits are found in raw butter made from pastured cows.

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