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I reversed osteoporosis without drugs
I had my bone quality test yesterday along with another bone density test. This was my third bone density test in 14 months.
My first bone density test was Nov 2021.
I started consulting with different doctors. If I must take meds I would. But I had to get to the truth.
The physician who appeared to know the most is Keith McCormick DC the chiropractor who got osteoporosis at a very young age and really understands it.
That first DEXA scan showed I had mild osteoperosis of the spine, within the margin of error.
So no McCormick said to take the CTX (blood) test and a few others.
CTX was good.
My CTX shows that the osteoclasts are not breaking down too much bone. therefore, my next bone density test shouldn’t show that that I am much worse.
I decided not to wait until 2 years for another scan and took
I took another bone density (aka DEXA) scan 10/2022 to see if that was true about the CTX.
My spine was actually better in that scan and it was now osteopenia.
My hip was a little worse bringing it outside the margin of error. McCormick said this was a tough call so I said to him why don’t I get a bone quality test (that he told me about) and I figured that will buy me a little time anyway lol.
Unfortunately, the bone quality test only measures the spine.
Since it’s unusual for your spine to get better and your hip to get worse, it made me think - what have I done differently since the last test? Why would my spine improve but not my hip? What is my spine doing that my hip is not?
I decided it had to be the Supernatural virtual reality exercise app that I exercise to (on the oculus quest VR helmet). Even though I am striking the air, there actually is resistance, and I push hard to hit it as powerfully as I can.
I decided to put weights on my ankles. Everything I read says weight training should be once or twice a week, and I certainly only did it once.
Back to yesterday and the bone quality (TBS) test and yet another bone density (DEXA) test.
My hip was back to where it was on the first test. This put me back inside the margin of error where I would not have to take medication
This demonstrated to me that the CTX score did in fact mean I'm not losing density quickly.
Yesterday's test shows that my spine continued to improve and my bone density score was no longerosteopenia. It was normal. My bone quality test was great. The tech really loved it and called me over to show me how I was completely in the green meaning It was normal which is a little unusual at my age, 74, altogether.
I may be wrong about supernatural helping.
I’ll probably take the DEXA again in six months because I am anxious to see how the hip does, and if it improves even more.
And if so, I’ll turn myself into a study. 😂
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so you are no longer vegan, but eat a vegetarian diet with protein combinations? I want to be sure I understand. Thanks for the link.
@saraabrooks I just had graham crackers and peanut butter(simply Jif for me) for dessert because my husband will not quit buying them and I have absolutely no Will power when it comes to peanut butter!!!
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3 ReactionsAMEN!!! Let the "good" times roll! Yummy.
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I have 2 meals a day. I now include fish (salmon etc), allow myself 1 serving of dairy a day, and occasionally grass fed chicken to my meals plans.
Truvani make a great plant based protein powder that I make smoothies with for breakfast, loaded up with calcium rich greens. Kefir has 390mg calcium & 10grs of protein. I find it so refreshing for breakfast. I do pay a bit more attn than before trying to get more protein in my diet. 🥰 Mainly I use seitan, tofu, tempeh which are all great sources of protein for a vegetarian. I think we overwhelm ourselves worrying too much, trying so hard to get it right. Just try to do the best you can and be mindful of meal planning.
Best wishes.
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3 ReactionsGoogle says: Peanut butter is also a good source of copper, a mineral that helps maintain our bone health, immune function, and blood vessels. Some research suggests that getting enough copper in your diet may reduce your risk of osteoporosis and heart disease.
I love Santa Cruz peanut butter - but only the kind you have to stir b/c the stir-less kind has palm oil. Might be a nice compromise for you! 🙂
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1 ReactionThank you so much. What an informative post. I have eaten seitan, tofu and tempeh, but have never prepared them. I'll look for some good recipes.
Overwhelmed with worrying, trying to get it right? Absolutely so.
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1 ReactionThanks @babs10 for helping me justify my passion for peanut butter. I put it on Wasa Bread (the crunchy options) at least once a week and call it dessert.
May you have peace and ease.
Chris
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1 ReactionLOL. Good for you. I put mine on Mary's GF crackers. Yum yum. I wish the same for you.
I've been looking for a doctor who will treat my osteoporosis systemically, and who knows both traditional medicine and alternatives. I went to an integrative physician, but she didn't really offer me much more than what I already knew--no mention of all the lab tests that can parse what's going on. I just found out about Keith McCormick, and he is exactly the type of physician I want to work with. However, I'm 3 hours away from him, but if necessary, I'll go there. But does anyone have a recommendation for a comparable physician in New York City or the Hudson Valley? Thank you!
Keith McCormick will do a phone consult ($300 initially, $85 thereafter). He is not a doctor: he is a chiropractor, not that that makes any difference other than that he cannot order tests or prescribe.
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