Wednesday, March 31, 2010
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Many of us take traditional osteoporosis medications, while others have great difficulty with them, leading many closer to natural treatments for this disorder. The agave plant, used to make tequila, is one plant of many that m...
Dear Pam,
This seems to be yet another wonderful revelation and inspiration that you are giving to the world community -- so soon after your news on the new osteoporosis drug yet to be approved by the FDA!!
Fructans, as you mention, is so easily available in a variety of fruits and tasty foods and vegetables. Anyone can try these foods. Garlic was always hailed by the natural healers as a panacea and I notice that you mention that here as well!
I think it would be a good idea if people started eating greater portions of the foods that you mention -- which cant harm them in any way and will only contribute to greater bone health.
Maybe vegetarians eat them a whole lot more than others -- and maybe that is why vegetarians have less bone loss? Am I right? Or will that be the topic for another article on Osteoporosis!! I am sure you will let us know with your brilliant knowledge and research!!
It is only you who are bringing the latest research to us on so many topics of vital interest-- and if it were not for the information you give us we would never even know that such remedies exist in the world!!
All we have to do is to simply sit back and read the knowledge you give us -- but we forget the immense amount of research that you must have to do - searching on the net, reading books, meeting people, doctors and patients, and adding your own experiences. You are truly the EXPERT here whose posts everyone looks forward to!! I know I especially do!! Your posts have been a source of great hope and inspiration to me -- when all else appears lost in this maze of drugs and medicines with a host of side effects that leave one frustrated beyond measure!!
More Power to you!
Yours,
Priya
Hi Priya, we're so glad you could join us again!! It does seem like these fruits and vegetables would be an easy way to get fructans, and hopefully most of us are already eating these. Now, all we need to know is how much we need to consume for it to benefit our bones. All of these things are good for us any way!!
One caution though, would be someone who needs to watch their potassium intake. Some of these fruits and vegetables are high in potassium. If you have hypokalemia (high blood potassium levels) you need to limit your potassium intake or it could be dangerous. My husband has this problem and he loves almost all fruits and vegetables. His potassium level some times goes into the danger level and so he needs to limit his intake. Below is a list of things high in potassium, just in case we have any readers with hypokalemia. One major problem with hypokalemia is cardiac arrest, but this doesn't happen unless your levels are very high. I don't mean to scare anyone, but those who have this problem almost certainly know about it since this is determined in a BMP (basic metabolic panel) which is a very routine blood test and normally done in annual physicals or more often if it comes back high.
Check this link on foods high in potassium for a list with amounts of potassium. As I mentioned this probably "wouldn't" apply to most since it's not that common, and can be ascertained very easily. Also, check with your Dr. about these items to be sure that you can eat these without any problems.
I do hope the study by Dr. Lopez shows great results with bone growth, and then this will gives us one more natural supplement to add to our bone treatment arsenal.
We're glad you enjoyed this information, and I promise to bring you and everyone more posts on natural bone treatments.
Thanks again, and take care...
Pam
****Important Correction to above post****
It should say anyone with hypokalemia (low blood potassium) or hyperkalemia (high blood potassium). Low potassium as well as high needs to be corrected and watched.