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Calcium – HOW MUCH?

Dr. Lani — Tue, 14 May 2013 05:36:46 +0000

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 [...]

Potassium, Essential for Heart and BONE!

Dr. Lani — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 20:04:29 +0000

Potassium Essential for Heart and BONE! Are you getting enough potassium for your bones and your overall health? In general, potassium, one of the electrolytes, is a type of mineral that is required for your body to work properly. A high intake in potassium-rich foods can protect you against heart disease and stroke and is [...]

Salt in BONE OUT?

Dr. Lani — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 16:28:08 +0000

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. [...]

VITAMIN D WINTER

Dr. Lani — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 23:05:03 +0000

Vitamin D Winter 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 I am outside biking, walking and gardening – without sunblock most of the time. But because of my vitamin [...]

Bone density exams can be flawed

Dr. Lani — Wed, 26 Sep 2012 04:32:23 +0000

Bone density exams can be flawed Did you know that bone density testing facilities are not required to have certified trained technicians? Also, the doctor reading the exam is not required to be certified as a densitometrist? Training is voluntary! Any MD can issue a report on a bone density test. This is a huge [...]

WOW – Women of Wellness Conference

Dr. Lani — Wed, 05 Sep 2012 06:58:20 +0000

WOW – The Women of Wellness Conference is coming up this Saturday, September 8th. Dr. Leslie Hewitt is the brainchild of this unique event. Top healthcare practitioners get twenty minutes to share their unique take on a health issue they are passionate about. Twenty minutes to connect with the audience and speak from the heart. [...]

Bone Density and Bone Quality

Dr. Lani — Wed, 05 Sep 2012 06:53:06 +0000

Bone Density and Bone Quality What is it that makes bones more susceptible to fracture as we age? Is it poor bone density, poor bone quality or both? It seems that all we hear about is bone density. This is because bone density can be measured, but bone quality cannot be measured. Bone density is [...]

Calcium and Heart Disease

Dr. Lani — Wed, 25 Jul 2012 06:38:15 +0000

Calcium and Heart Disease Here we go again. Recently the San Francisco Chronicle and many other media sources reported on a study linking calcium supplementation and higher rates of heart disease. I have received many emails from my readers asking my thoughts on the topic. So, here goes. EVERYONE IS DIFFERENT! This is where individualized [...]

Chiropractor offers hope, treats osteoporosis

Dr. Lani — Sun, 08 Jul 2012 07:25:22 +0000

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

Dr. Lani — Tue, 15 May 2012 06:23:03 +0000

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 [...]