@diddlyd
Thanks for the tip about cloves. I will try everything. Sounds like we read the same literature about bone health and avoiding the meds. I have kept my osteoporosis (hip) and osteopenia stable following diet and exercise protocols for 8 years (until last year when I was inactive due to knee injury). I am sure the inactivity contributed to the 3% loss in my left hip. However I am back on track with exercise so hoping to reverse that loss.
I understand about bone turnover (osteoblasts/casts) and I am about to get my first CTx and P1NP tests on Monday. These will give me a good idea if my interventions are working - rather than waiting for my next DEXA. My other tests have always been good so I do those every 6mo or a year.
I use Lakonico Zoi Ultra high EVOO which is from the same olives the studies were done on (1,397mg/kg) I drink it and put it on vegetables and salads. I understand about the quantities and not to cook with it.
I make sure I get the correct balance between calcium and magnesium primarily from food. If I fall short I do take a supplement. I use Cronmeter App to track all my nutrients to make sure I hitting the correct amounts of everything. Also keeping a fairly low oxalate diet to ensure the calcium can be absorbed.
I never drink carbonated drinks. Haven’t in years. Even before my diagnosis.
I follow Sherri Betz and Margaret Martin for my exercise program. I also do osteogenic loading.
Some days I feel like it’s a full time job keeping on top of everything but totally worth it to avoid the meds. A lot it people do well on them but I don’t want to chance the side effects if I can avoid it. Take care and if you have any more good tips I’m all ears 🙂