Calcium au Naturelle

[Beach Runner]

Mom has osteoporosis. She has broken both hips. When she broke the second one 10/2007, right after surgery she told the surgeon, "I sure am glad I only have two legs because I'd hate to think I had another hip to break." I am at high risk due to genetics, small bones, and a history of low estrogen levels.

I take Caltrate D, Boniva, and Miacalcin spray (nasally).

 

[scooterbug44]

I drink milk. They don't serve it at most restaurants around here, but for at home meals it's an easy way to get calcium and other vitamins.

 

[Lynnie]

I drink milk. They don't serve it at most restaurants around here, but for at home meals it's an easy way to get calcium and other vitamins.

Are you drinking 3-4 glass/day? I use 1/2 & 1/2 and eat cheese daily. I think I am probably getting 30-35% naturally already. I can increase by whole milk in the afternoon and the sesame seeds.......just want to stay away from the pill form.

 

[scooterbug44]

No, I just drink 1-2 glasses of 1% milk (between drinking it and cooking w/ it) and eat a ton of cheese and yogurt too.

Basically I have milk where other people drink Coke or iced tea.

 

[Lynnie]

Thanks for sharing Scbug - caffeine is no good for bones, but I do drink coffee in the AM. No coke or tea except special occasions. Dr. is emphatic that it's cows milk, no soy. I am not a fan of soy milk anyway.

 

[GatorGal]

Hi Ladies!

Doc wants me taking in more calcium. I am a purist and contend that I get my calcium naturally from my diet, but he wants me getting more. Good genes here and no brittle bones - Granny slipped in her 80's and broke her pelvis, but that's about it......she lived to 101.

Are y'all taking supplements? What kind do you like? Thanks for your input!! ;-)

Cheers~~~~~~~

If you don't mind my asking (if you do, please disregard), why is the doc suggesting you need more calcium? It doesn't appear as though you have any present issues or a family history that would cause concern.

Like you, I prefer the avoidance of pills in favor of the all-natural route. While I have not put his plan into total practice, I have found tons of interesting info on diet and disease prevention on the McDougall website. You can search for his articles on calcium in the top right corner.

McDougall Program & Dr. McDougall's Health and Medical Center

 

[scooterbug44]

Per Better Homes and Gardens, almonds and mineral water are also good sources of calcium. I eat pecans instead of almonds, but since I drink several liters of mineral water a week - ka ching!

 

[Lynnie]

If you don't mind my asking (if you do, please disregard), why is the doc suggesting you need more calcium? It doesn't appear as though you have any present issues or a family history that would cause concern.

Like you, I prefer the avoidance of pills in favor of the all-natural route. While I have not put his plan into total practice, I have found tons of interesting info on diet and disease prevention on the McDougall website. You can search for his articles on calcium in the top right corner.

McDougall Program & Dr. McDougall's Health and Medical Center

Adult women up to age 50 need at least 1,000mg of calcium/day and doc knows it's hard for us to get in our natural diets. My family is very healthy and I believe it's prudent to be cognizant and proactive now. I've learned some alternatives just by posting this.

I'll check out your link!

Thanks~~~~~

 

[Lynnie]

Per Better Homes and Gardens, almonds and mineral water are also good sources of calcium. I eat pecans instead of almonds, but since I drink several liters of mineral water a week - ka ching!

Yep on the almonds and I eat a lot of those (nuts and berries in general anyway). What brand of water are you drinking? I drink mineral water too and try to avoid those with sodium. Now that I think about it, maybe I am getting a lot more calcium naturally than I originally thought!

Cheers~~~~~

 

[Lynnie]

One more thing.

I went to the Farmer's Market at Jesus Junction this weekend and there was a farmer with fresh cow's milk......unpasteurized. Keeps for 10 days, blah, blah, blah.

Anyone here drink raw milk?