Calcium – HOW MUCH?

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 article from the National Institute of Health (NIH) lists the [...]

Salt in BONE OUT?

Salt in BONE OUT? Table salt (refined) and sea salt is primarily a combination of sodium and chloride (NaCl). Sodium is an essential element, which means we can’t live without it. Our bodies need sodium and it makes the taste of food, oh-so-good. But too much of a good thing can result in bone loss. [...]

Chiropractor offers hope, treats osteoporosis

Chiropractor offers hope, treats osteoporosis This feature article appeared in the San Francisco Chronicle by Pat YollinJuly 3rd Twenty years ago, Lani Simpson learned she had osteoporosis.  She was only 42.  “It terrified me,” she said. “All of a sudden, it made me feel weak. Did it mean I couldn’t jog or play tennis or roller-skate?” [...]

Concerns raised over long-term use of bone drugs, New York Times Article

Concerns raised over long-term use of bone drugs, The following excerpt is from an article from last weeks New York Times, Concerns raised over long-term use of bone drugs. “In an unusual move that might prompt millions of women to rethink their use of popular bone-building drugs, the Food and Drug Administration published an analysis [...]

Calcium and Magnesium, Hype and Reality

Magnesium and Calcium – what you need to know One of the points many alternative doctors like to make regarding osteoporosis and calcium intake is the following:  if calcium intake was truly the answer to building strong bones, why do so many Americans have osteoporosis since we consume so much calcium in our diet?  It [...]