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Phytates
Posted by Debbie (Melbourne, Australia ) on 03/09/2012
I came across this study which goes against what we have been told about phytic acid in whole grains. The study found that an increase in phytate in the diet (that is, not soaking your grains before cooking or eating them) actually increases your bone mineral density.
From the Abstract: "Bone mineral density increased with increasing phytate consumption. Multivariate linear regression analysis indicated that body weight and low phytate consumption were the risk factors with greatest influence on bone mineral density. Phytate consumption had a protective effect against osteoporosis, suggesting that low phytate consumption should be considered an osteoporosis risk factor.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19053869
Hydrogen Peroxide
Posted by Angel53 (North Vancouver, Bc, Canada) on 09/21/2011
Back in November 2008 I fell and broke my right arm. When the doctor went to set it, he found out that I had Osteoporosis in it. Do you know if taking Hydrogen Peroxide Food Grade whould help build up the bone to be strong and back to normal? When I came home from the hospital (after having an operation to remove a Cancerous tumor in my head) I started taking the Hydrogen Peroxide Food Grade. I took it for about 9 months. When I went to the Neurologist to have a scan I found out that the brainwaves in my head had "returned to normal". When I had the tumor, my brainwaves always were sharp - now, they are round and smooth.
I continued taking the H2O2 but at 6 drops 3x a day. To my horror, after taking it for about 6 months, the back of my hands got all red and thin skinned (super sensitive). Would bleed very easily. After a year and lots of expensive medication, I finally got my hands back to normal condition. My question: Do you know if Hydrogen Peroxide would help me with Osteoporisis in my arm? I have a permanent metal bar in the arm because of this. Thank you.
Caution With Antacids
Posted by Terry (Los Angeles, Ca) on 09/06/2011
★☆☆☆☆WARNING!
I have been on Prisolec and Pepcid for about 7 yrs. I was told that they prevent the absorption of calcium and lead to osteoporosis. I was beside myself! I think of the millions of people who don't know this and who are taking antacids, can't walk, and take pain pills on top of that. So I stopped the antacids cold turkey. I have to change my diet immediately, which is terrifying, but I have been having constant stomach pains after everything I eat. I will follow your advice (thank you! ), but spread the word about antacids.
Magnesium
Posted by Suzanne (London) on 11/15/2006
★★★★★
I have suffered from very bad arthritis for some years and also osteoporosis of the spine. I used to dread winters even though I was prescribed anti-inflamatory pills and painkilers by my doctor. I recently discovered ginger root (I found a newspaper article about ginger that I had put away some years ago) and have been taking it for about 3 weeks now in capsule form from the health food shop. The stiffness has gone from my joints and spine and most of the pain which is gradually disappearing. In fact, the other day I realised that I didn't have any pain or stiffness at all. It is such a great remedy that I am recommending it to everybody I know who has arthritis.
Magnesium
Posted by Rich (Boca Raton, Fl) on 02/02/2009
★★★★★
Americans have a high dairy, high calcium diet. It appears that Magnesium is the most important mineral to reverse osteoporosis and improve bone density. Apparently, you can get an 11% improvement in bmd in 6 months on 600mg Magnesium, whereas you can take all the calcium in the world, and if you don't have any magnesium, you can't remineral bones. Apparently, 60% of americans are magnesium deficient.
