SSRIs | Serotonin | Osteoporosis
If you are interested in learning more about how to keep your bones healthy please attend, DOWN TO THE BONE! January 28th online webinar live event. Can’t make it? It will be taped for future viewing. SSRI Antidepressants Linked to Decreases in... [Read more]
Antacids, Proton pump inhibitors, and Bone! Oh My!
January 19, 2012 by Dr. Lani
Filed under Digestion, Featured, General Health, Osteoporosis
Are Antacids the Answer? Tums, Tum, Tum Tums Tuuuuuuummmmms! Those of you who remember the words from this advertisement know that Tums is advertised as an antacid, but is it a good source of calcium? NO! Could chronic antacid use result in poor uptake... [Read more]
2012 – Dump the JUNK Cleanse
In-person meetings start Sunday January 22nd 3:00 PM On-line live webinar meetings start Thursday (TONIGHT) January 26th 7:00 PM Can’t make it tonight? No worries, sign up and we will send you the tape for tonight’s webinar and join us live... [Read more]
Calcium is a Double Edged Sword
Insufficient calcium leads to bone loss, muscle cramps and insomnia. Too much calcium may result in calcium being deposited in unwanted areas of the body such as the arteries. So, where is the sweet spot for calcium intake? The chart at the end of this... [Read more]
Osteoporosis Miracles? + The Produce Dirty Dozen revised
In the last newsletter I wrote about the Bemer 3000 device and claims that it can improve bone density. Many of you who have Bemer machines wrote me to let me know you love your Bemer. That is great, what I have a problem with is the claims specifically... [Read more]
Bemer 3000 or Nikken Products improve bone density? Is this hype?
November 4, 2011 by Dr. Lani
Filed under Featured, General Health, Osteoporosis
It happened again today. One of my patients with osteoporosis called me about a machine that someone told her would potentially help her to improve her bone density. I am constantly bombarded with information from companies or individuals who claim that... [Read more]
Vitamin D Winter
Vitamin D is one of the main topics of my forthcoming book, Don’t Get Burned. It is critical for you and your family to get this vitamin/hormone in the right amount. I used to think that I was not deficient. After all, I live in California and... [Read more]
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Calcium is a Doubled-Edged Sword
September 16, 2011 by Dr. Lani
Filed under Featured, Osteoporosis, Sleep Disorders
Insufficient calcium leads to bone loss, muscle cramps and insomnia. Too much calcium may result in calcium being deposited in unwanted areas of the body such as the arteries. So, where is the sweet spot for calcium intake? The chart at the end of this... [Read more]
Whoa Doctor, Not So Fast With That Osteoporosis Prescription!
August 25, 2011 by Dr. Lani
Filed under Featured, Osteoporosis, Women's Health
Last week I worked with a patient who was 55 years old. Her internist told her that she lost 8% bone mass in just one year and that she needed to start Fosamax immediately. She came to me to review her case for a second opinion. In the beginning, all... [Read more]
