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Why You Don't Want To Take Boniva: Dr Joel Fuhrman Explains

03/05/2010

Dr. Joel Fuhrman explains that if you are considering taking a drug like Boniva, you need to understand that a proper diet rich in green vegetables combined with proper Vitamin D supplementation is a much more effective and less dangerous path to greater bone health: 

Common Side Effects of Boniva 


Boniva has been studied thoroughly in clinical trials, in which a group of people taking the drug have side effects documented and compared to another group not taking the medicine. This way, it is possible to see what side effects occur, how often they appear, and how they compare to the group not taking the medicine. In these studies, the most common side effects of Boniva included:

 * Back pain -- in up to 13.5 percent of people
 * Indigestion or heartburn -- up to 11.9 percent 
* Bronchitis -- up to 10 percent 
* Arm or leg pain -- up to 7.8 percent 
* Abdominal pain (stomach pain) -- up to 7.8 percent 
* Diarrhea -- up to 6.8 percent * Headache -- up to 6.5 percent. 

Other common Boniva side effects (occurring in 2 to 6 percent of people) included: 

* Infections 
* Weakness 
* Vomiting 
* High cholesterol 
* Muscle pain 
* Arthritis 
* Dizziness 
* A spinning sensation (vertigo) 
* Pneumonia 
* Sore throat 
* Bladder infection (urinary tract infection or UTI) 
* Constipation 
* Insomnia (see Boniva and Insomnia).


If you are looking for an excellent vitamin D supplement, Dr. Fuhrman has created a unique formula which combines Vitamin D3 with calcium and magnesium that are designed for optimal absorption:




  • Vitamin D3 – cholecalciferol – a vitamin which is fat-soluble and promotes the increased absorption of calcium and phosphorus in the intestines
  • Contains calcium and magnesium that are balanced for the best absorption
  • Critical for bone growth as well as the maintenance of healthy bone density
  • Contains silica, a trace mineral that is also a significant component of collagen
  • Enhances the absorption of calcium for optimum bone health, as well as strong nails and hair
  • Reduces the risk of osteoporosis and helps treat existing osteoporosis
  • Critical for a healthy immune system as well as cell growth regulation and the prevention of cancer
  • 180 capsules – 60 day supply

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How To Prevent Osteoporosis: PEERtrainer Interview With Dr. Joel Fuhrman

03/04/2009
"A woman is 10 times more likely to have an osteoporosis-related fracture than being diagnosed with breast cancer or 5 times more likely than having a heart attack."


This video explains why the conventional wisdom about Osteoporosis prevention is incorrect. If you have been told to look at drugs or increase your dairy intake, you need to understand that there is a lot more to this issue.



We also have a short audio clip from a much longer PEERtrainer interview with Dr. Joel Fuhrman responding to the following question in our interview with him:

"If I don't eat dairy how am I going to get my calcium requirement? My family has a history of Osteoporosis."

Here is Dr. Fuhrman's answer to this question- it is interesting because his answer is more complex than what we commonly hear:


He mentions a new DVD on Osteoporosis in this clip, and we thought the following statistic would be of interest to our readers:


-A woman is 10 times more likely to have an osteoporosis-related fracture than being diagnosed with breast cancer or 5 times more likely than having a heart attack.

We know this is a matter of concern to many of our readers. The DVD Osteoporosis Protection for Life— was just brought to market by Dr. Fuhrman.

This is how he describes his approach:

"Osteoporosis can be combated most effectively through proper nutrition and exercise -- without medication. Osteoporosis Protection for Life is a butt-kicking, bone-building workout and nutritional educational program designed to effectively build muscle strength and bone mass. The DVD combines detailed dietary advice, supplements and special exercises that offer a significant improvement over drug-treatment for osteopenia and osteoporosis. Best of all-- it takes only a few minutes a day or fifteen minutes twice a week."

Link:

Osteoporosis Protection For Life-Buy A Copy For $24

We will be sending out a link to more of the interview with Dr. Fuhrman, and please feel free to ask any questions. We also feature many of his ideas in our coaching programs, and have a very good communication channel with him and other experts in the areas of diet, fitness and health. We recently featured a leading Yoga expert in a new installment of our Point Of No Return coaching program and are continually looking to identify and engage leading voices.

We also help you put the ideas you like into practice- whether you are into calorie counting, Weight Watchers, Fat Smash Diet, Beck Diet Solution- we help you identify the things that will make you successful in your efforts.

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