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Wednesday 9/1: Calcium and Magnesium, Hype and Reality

Dr. Lani — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 20:48:44 +0000

Last week we had a very successful webinar with Susun Weed – 335 people registered! Thank you Susun for a great evening. The audio is available for free until September 6th. Click here to download the podcast! If you enjoyed the last interview, check out our webinar this Wednesday, September 1st: Magnesium and Calcium, Hype [...]

Dr. Lani’s Interview with Herbalist Susun Weed: FREE PODCAST AVAILABLE UNTIL 9/6!

Dr. Lani — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 14:01:20 +0000

Dear Friends, Last week’s webinar was a huge success. Susun graciously offered her expertise regarding herbal infusions and how to make them. Many people have expressed interest in the audiotape of this webinar: we are offering this download for free until Monday, September 6th. Click here to download this free podcast! Since our last show [...]

New Study: Calcium Supplements & Increased Risk of Heart Attacks?

Dr. Lani — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 23:38:13 +0000

Here we go again, another study to confuse everyone. The following study was published July 29, 2010 in the British Medical Journal. Following is an excerpt of the abstract. Effect of calcium supplements on risk of myocardial infraction and cardiovascular events: meta-analysis Conclusions Calcium supplements (without co-administered vitamin D) are associated with an increased risk [...]

Digestion + Health Tips

Dr. Lani — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 22:08:12 +0000

Osteoporosis Webinar Course Available! (click to purchase) If you have problems with digestion, it is important to find out what is causing the problem. Chronic indigestion, irritable bowel syndrome etc., will prevent you from absorbing important nutrients into your blood stream. It is not normal to feel bloated after meals or to produce uncomfortable gas [...]

Ask Dr. Lani – Prolia

Dr. Lani — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 18:50:55 +0000

Question: Dr. Lani, What do you think of the new drug called “Prolia” that recently came out for osteoporosis? Karen T Answer: For those of you who are not familiar with Prolia, this is what is known about the drug: Prolia (Denosumab) is the new drug approved by the FDA to treat osteoporosis patients. Prolia [...]

Osteoporosis Drugs Cause Fractures? Uh-oh!

Dr. Lani — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 21:20:48 +0000

Osteoporosis Webinar Course Available! (Click here to purchase) Troubling news is mounting regarding the primary drugs used to treat osteoporosis. The drugs are classified as bisphosphonates, and some of the common names include Fosamax, Actonel, Boniva and Reclast. Carole Ames said, “I walked into my husband’s bedroom and my leg just broke and I went [...]

Free Webinar and Latest Ask Dr. Lani

Dr. Lani — Wed, 26 May 2010 21:05:28 +0000

Don’t Get Burned: Wednesday 5-26-10 We have all heard the conventional wisdom regarding avoiding the sun and slathering up with sunscreen before leaving the house. I would like to offer a different point of view. I do not take this subject lightly; I have had four rounds of basal cell carcinoma. However, I do sunbathe [...]

Ask Dr. Lani – Sleeping Disorders

Dr. Lani — Wed, 26 May 2010 21:04:17 +0000

Question: Dr. Lani, I have had a sleeping disorder ever since my total hysterectomy in December 2003. I wake up every 1.5 to 2 hours. I suspect it has something to do with my hormones because even if I am dog-tired, I still wake up often. I have been dieting and exercising for the past [...]

Ask Dr. Lani – Gluten Intolerance and the Wiley Protocol

Dr. Lani — Tue, 11 May 2010 18:24:34 +0000

Question: Dr. Lani, can a person have an allergy to gluten but not test positive for celiac disease? Answer: Absolutely! You can have food sensitivity to just about any food. Some people simply have sensitivity to wheat but are not necessarily gluten intolerant. Others suffer from non-celiac gluten intolerance (NCGI). I tend to think that [...]

Nettles for Bones and More!

Dr. Lani — Tue, 11 May 2010 18:16:29 +0000

If you have ever tangled with the stinging nettle plant while on a hike, then you know the encounter can bring a bout of severe pain. The leaves and stems are very hairy with both neutral and stinging hairs. When touched the tip transforms into a needle that injects several chemicals. The pain and itching [...]