Antacids, Proton pump inhibitors, and Bone! Oh My!

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]

Bemer 3000 or Nikken Products improve bone density? Is this hype?

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]

Sugar Spikes

  Sugar is not the enemy – however, sugar spikes are. Whole foods contain sugar but also fiber that slows down the release of sugar into the blood and does not tend to spike blood sugar. The worst offenders are soft drinks and fruit juice... [Read more]

Lemon and Cayenne – Good for Bones, Heart and Digestion

Spring Cleanse is here (starts April 14th)- are you ready to Dump the JUNK? Nutritionist Beth Gillespie and I are ready to lead you through a well balanced cleanse in the comfort of your own home. Dump the JUNK! If not now, when? It takes 3 weeks to... [Read more]

Conscious Eating – New Year’s Cleanse

Dump the Junk! Last year I ran several cleanse programs through a webinar based program. They were a huge success! The group felt connected and supported and reported wonderful results. This cleanse is a terrific way to jumpstart your healthy eating... [Read more]

Connect with food! Dump the junk!

2011 Cleanse starts this Thursday – there is still time. Dump The Junk! Detoxification program. Click here to register! Our 4-week program includes professional coaching, all supplements and 28 meal replacements. For only $335 (you are still getting... [Read more]

Dump the Junk! 2011 Cleanse Challenge

Thoughts on New Year’s Resolutions Most of us make New Year’s resolutions that concern health; lose weight, exercise more, eat less sugar, quit smoking etc. Probably one of the top resolutions is to lose weight. However, what is even more important... [Read more]

Down to the BONE – one-day webinar

This program is a 5-hour, one-day course that will be recorded. Each year there are new studies regarding osteoporosis. The first two hours will revolve around diagnosis and how to interpret bone density results. The last three hours will focus on what... [Read more]

Vitamin D Debate – Webinar Wed. 12-15

On November 30, 2010 a long awaited report from a 14-member panel from the Institute of Medicine (IOM) set off a firestorm of debate over new vitamin D and calcium recommendations. Here are some of the headlines regarding the new vitamin D and calcium... [Read more]

Dried plums (prunes) for osteoporosis! Are you kidding?

Yep, that old prune just got dressed up – dried plums (DP).  The DP industry is trying very hard to change the image of the shriveled up prune.  One thing is for sure, dried plums are a superstar food and it now appears that they may be able to reverse... [Read more]

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