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Osteoporosis & Bone Health | Last Active: Nov 8 9:44am | Replies (215)

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@sueinmn

@sheila1 Hello, I know the feeling of trying to get healthy, not wanting to take meds with a lot of side effects, and searching for "the cure." Fortunately, I do not have osteoporosis, but an incurable lung condition, that led me to Mayo Connect several years ago.

After reading and researching mainline and alternative treatments for Bronchiectasis & MAC, and for chronic pain, I have developed "filters" that can be applied to medications, supplements and treatments. These look for evidence, safety, and the qualifications of the promoters.

1) EVIDENCE
Has the medication or treatment been subjected to a sound, independent, measurable, evidence-based study? Have the results been independently peer-reviewed by someone with no personal or financial stake in the outcome?
Have the results been published in an independent professional or medical journal?
2) SAFETY
Have the risks of the medication or treatment been fully analyzed?
Are they clearly disclosed by the promoter?
If a medication or supplement, are ALL ingredients disclosed?
If equipment is involved, is it certified by the appropriate safety regulators?
3) QUALIFICATIONS
What are the professional credentials of the developer of the treatment or medication?
What are the qualifications or credentials of any independent reviewers?

Here are the "Red Flags" that make me run away: Undisclosed ingredients. Unwillingness to submit to independent testing or review. Lack of proper training to create the a scientifically sound and safe process, or lack of proper oversight by professionals with the training. Refusal to provide the identity of any "experts" consulted. Failure to advise people with known health conditions to consult their provider before applying.

I looked at the website, my main concern is: Lack of evidence - customer stories don't count. There is not even a hint that this is a peer-reviewed or peer-supported methodology, and NO numbers - not even his own, to show how the program works.
Does this give you any ideas for exploring furthet?
Sue

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Replies to "@sheila1 Hello, I know the feeling of trying to get healthy, not wanting to take meds..."

@sueinmn This is good advice and information.

If one wants to search the scientific literature try Google Scholar. Using the key words Bone Coach you can see if there is peer-reviewed scientific evidence. That way one can locate valid and reliable evidence if it there is any that has been published in a scientific journal.

Does this help?

Also the customer “reviews” were glowing but talked about NOTHING. They said they liked their coach and had someone to talk to, but none that I saw gave actual numbers or results. Sounded like a scam. Plus I get emails saying “8 things you must do today for osteoporosis” and if you click on the story link, it takes you to a place to sign up for the program. It’s all very fishy..I could not find any results pages that tell you how many people IMPROVED.. I’m very happy that the customers love it, but what was the outcome? Strange

Good advice. I am bothered by the lack of anything on Bone Coach on Google Scholar, let alone just regular googling. But he does make reference to Dr. McCormick's videos and information and other doctor names even in the email regarding his program.