Preface
I believe it’s important to offer some perspective before we begin. Conditions like Osteoporosis are very complex, as many factors are involved. A proper understanding of the consideration for the treatment of any condition requires the realization that new things are being learned all the time. What we know today may have a somewhat different view tomorrow. One could take decades and still not learn all that is needed to explain the “best” way to treat a condition, and this is evidenced in the fact that after many decades, scientists, nutritionists, and physicians have been working to learn just what causes and effectively treats Osteopenia/Osteoporosis. And still, sadly, have no clue to a great degree and very poor success in administering treatments and offering suggestions that truly work. To date, as far as I have seen, NO ONE has healed their Osteoporosis by what Western Medicine offers. So it is important to know that, though I’ve put much time into research to learn what others have learned, it is impossible to list here all the reasons why Osteo (in whatever form) exists and how to address it fully. As with treating any condition, I firmly believe the key is in finding the cause or that which is preventing healing through the rebuilding of bone tissue. I have found our bodies capable of healing many things, but oftentimes, we prevent our own healing by not ensuring we have and/or make use of ALL that is available to us. My approach is to point out all that does and does not help to make clear what to include and what to avoid to ascertain the quickest, most effective way to find improvement and healing.
One of the biggest challenges faced by both healers and, at times, those seeking to heal, is the fact that healing is much like peeling an onion. You get one layer off only to find another. Here is one of the problems I see many running into with their doctors: A diagnosis is made, determined by the significant signs, and from there, a treatment plan is implemented. But is the diagnosis made by the true cause or just by what is seen at the time? For example, one might find from tests that they are deficient in a mineral or that they have a hormone imbalance. But is that the true underlying cause or just another symptom, a sign that something else is wrong? The very sad truth is that most allopathic, “Western doctors” (M.D.s or “doctors of medicine”), since the early 1900s, have never been trained with any sufficient education in nutrition. They are trained to diagnose according to symptoms and prescribe whatever is considered the appropriate means (usually a drug or therapy) to treat their patients. But could the diagnosis that’s made be incomplete? Could it be that it’s premature? Not having adequate training to understand nutrition, one might make a diagnosis based solely on what is seen, according to what they have been taught to look at, and not on what underlying reason might be causing the symptom(s) they are focusing on. Since an understanding of nutrition is lacking, the real cause may never be examined.
In addition to the knowledge I’ve gained as a nutritionist for over 45 years, I am using the information I’ve gathered from talking with thousands I’ve read from, listened to, and spoken with over the past few years, as well as what I’ve studied based on what others have learned from their research or time spent with patients suffering from Osteopenia/Osteoporosis/Osteomalacia. The following is what I have learned. And because new information is always being presented, what I have today may be modified or added to in the future. For now, what you will read is what I’ve found to address the causes stated above that have been shown to have helped those who’ve applied the information. I will also attempt to address some causes or triggers that are not stated directly, yet have an impact or influence – to help treat Osteopenia and/or Osteoporosis naturally without the use of dangerous and harmful drugs that so many have found to have compounded their symptoms. I will also touch on subjects relating more to nutrition that apply not only to general health, but that which will help one in addressing the health of their bones, so they have the best information for reversing and finding healing from their condition.
I would also add that though I do make some distinctions between what seems to be “essential” in bringing healing to the bones, I will attempt to cover them all. However, I will focus first on what I and most experts seem to consider the more “primary” nutrients and work from there. While some nutrients may appear more essential, all are important. Though the bones are made up of many minerals. It takes more than just those minerals to make them healthy. Those minerals have to be absorbed, activated, and assimilated properly to get the most from them. This means they must be in the diet, the food, the supplements, and that they are taken in and fully utilized to get all their benefits. This entire process is affected by many factors.
Naturally Better Bones 