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SSRIs | Serotonin | Osteoporosis

Dr. Lani — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 02:05:14 +0000

If you are interested in learning more about how to keep your bones healthy please attend, DOWN TO THE BONE! January 28th online webinar live event. Can’t make it? It will be taped for future viewing. SSRI Antidepressants Linked to Decreases in Bone Density Over the last several years, a number of studies have found [...]

Dr. Lani — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 01:20:28 +0000

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

Dr. Lani — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 21:35:54 +0000

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 of calcium and other digestive problems? While studies are scant in [...]

2012 – Dump the JUNK Cleanse

Dr. Lani — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 20:12:56 +0000

In-person meetings start Sunday January 22nd 3:00 PM On-line live webinar meetings start Thursday (TONIGHT) January 26th 7:00 PM Can’t make it tonight? No worries, sign up and we will send you the tape for tonight’s webinar and join us live next week. It is time to sign up today! I always start the New [...]

Calcium is a Double Edged Sword

Dr. Lani — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 06:34:19 +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 [...]

Osteoporosis Miracles? + The Produce Dirty Dozen revised

Dr. Lani — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 19:09:37 +0000

In the last newsletter I wrote about the Bemer 3000 device and claims that it can improve bone density. Many of you who have Bemer machines wrote me to let me know you love your Bemer. That is great, what I have a problem with is the claims specifically about bone. There are simply NO [...]

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

Dr. Lani — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 21:13:25 +0000

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 they have a machine or supplement that will reverse osteoporosis. I have investigated many [...]

Vitamin D Winter

Dr. Lani — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 06:33:48 +0000

Vitamin D is one of the main topics of my forthcoming book, Don’t Get Burned. 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 – [...]

See Dr. Lani Thursday, October 20th in Berkeley (Free Event!)

Dr. Lani — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 05:57:01 +0000

Calcium is a Doubled-Edged Sword

Dr. Lani — Fri, 16 Sep 2011 18:02:00 +0000