...and a side of effects
So, what’s new in the world of scary side effects to widely prescribed medications for women. Well, wouldn’t you know it, just when we think we’ve learned to manage menopause naturally, the powers that be want to take away our bone-density formula.
Yes, we now learn that — in some cases — Fosamex, a commonly prescribed biphosphonate medication for osteoporosis causes bone deterioration in the jaw. Many of these cases are in already compromised patients, but I wonder whether it’s not just a matter of time before other problems are correlated to the biphosphonates. Scary stuff.
I refer you to my prior postings on the disease-mongering pharmaceutical industry and remind you to be a savvy consumer of those beautifully colored, designer-tweaked, seductively marketed pills and capsules.
But what can you do if you are worried about bone density? Well, to name a few safe potential solutions: adding vitamins, minerals, and weight-bearing exercise to your daily regimen. Eating more fruits and vegetables. Increasing your intake of fish oils. Decreasing your intake of wheat. (Gluten intolerance and osteoporosis seem to be linked.) To help cover most of these bases, my patients use a high quality fish oil, Cal Matrix, and take a plant-based supplement (Greens First or Red Alert).
Remember, question drug therapy, and try natural remedies first. It takes some time to rebuild your health, but Total Wellness is achievable — with a little help in the right direction.
Yes, we now learn that — in some cases — Fosamex, a commonly prescribed biphosphonate medication for osteoporosis causes bone deterioration in the jaw. Many of these cases are in already compromised patients, but I wonder whether it’s not just a matter of time before other problems are correlated to the biphosphonates. Scary stuff.
I refer you to my prior postings on the disease-mongering pharmaceutical industry and remind you to be a savvy consumer of those beautifully colored, designer-tweaked, seductively marketed pills and capsules.
But what can you do if you are worried about bone density? Well, to name a few safe potential solutions: adding vitamins, minerals, and weight-bearing exercise to your daily regimen. Eating more fruits and vegetables. Increasing your intake of fish oils. Decreasing your intake of wheat. (Gluten intolerance and osteoporosis seem to be linked.) To help cover most of these bases, my patients use a high quality fish oil, Cal Matrix, and take a plant-based supplement (Greens First or Red Alert).
Remember, question drug therapy, and try natural remedies first. It takes some time to rebuild your health, but Total Wellness is achievable — with a little help in the right direction.
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