As reported by NaturalNews.com

Reports of bone fractures are widespread among patients taking osteoporosis drugs, a New York Times analysis of askapateint.com concludes.

“My mother was taking Fosamax from 1995 until 2005 for osteoporosis,” one woman wrote in 2006. “She had severe esophageal ulcerations, nausea, jaw bone loss and vertigo from the inner ear. She was told to continue the drug. October 2005, she began to have trouble swallowing, she was initially told it was anxiety, but was then diagnosed with esophageal cancer and died nine months later in July 2006.”

In 874 patient ratings since 2001, Merck’s bisphosphonate Fosamax received an average rating of 1.5 out of 5. Procter & Gamble’s Actonel has a rating of 1.5, while and Roche and GlaxoSmithKline’s Boniva has a 1.3, the lowest of any drug on the site.

The average drug rating on askapatient.com is 3, “Somewhat satisfied.” The lowest possible is 1, “Dissatisfied. I would not recommend taking this medication.”

Since its approval, Fosamax has been linked to death of the jaw bone, irregular heartbeat, incapacitating musculoskeletal pain and esophageal cancer. Most recently, doctors have started to warn that bisphosphonates may actually cause fractures rather than preventing them.

The drugs work by halting the skeleton’s natural process of bone breakdown and repair. Over time, this makes bones brittle and more likely to snap, even during normal activity.

This comes as no news to many askapatient.com users.

“I twisted my left leg while shopping and broke [my] left femur in two places, requiring surgery, pins and a rod,” one 61-year-old user wrote. “Then in [2008] I jarred same side foot coming off a step and developed a stress fracture that won’t heal. I now have a stress fracture on the right side femur after walking on the beach.”

“I did nothing really physical except water therapy, yet I have a break [in my backbone],” another user wrote. The 67-year-old had been taking Fosamax only 14 months.

Sources for this story include: http://newsblaze.com/story/20100415….

Whether you believe in giving or taking vaccinations, I think that you should read this article.

Barbara Loe Fisher, founder of the National Vaccine Information Center, discusses the outcome of last year’s swine flu debacle, and the potentially harmful changes that are being made to this season’s flu vaccine as a result.

http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2010/08/21/barbara-loe-fisher-on-flu-vaccine-changes.aspx

A recent study shows us why we should all have chiropractic adjustments, including wellness care.

In His article  “Reverse the Aging Process Naturally, Part 2″, author Dr. David Jockers, citizen journalist reviews the evidence for us.
These are excerpts from the article.

“Chiropractic adjustments are also critical for enhancing cellular repair processes. In a recent study, chiropractic adjustments were shown to enhance serum Thiol levels. Serum thiol is a known measure of human health and the most important compound for DNA repair.”

“Enhancing cellular repair is critical to limiting the rate of telomere division. The greater the oxidative stress the faster the telomeres divide. High circulating insulin levels have also been shown to accelerate telomere division. Controlling oxidative stress and high circulating insulin levels is a necessary and foundational part of a healthy lifestyle. Insulin and oxidative stress are controlled by stabilizing blood sugar and eating a nutrient dense diet full of vitamins, minerals, anti-oxidants and phytonutrients.”

His conclusion:
“Boost Your Growth Hormone & Cellular Repair Processes Naturally:
1.Do high-intensity, short time period resistance training and surge-style training daily. Ideal time is first thing in the morning on an empty stomach.
2.Be in bed early and sleep between 7-8 hours each night. The body secretes large doses of HGH between the hours of 10pm – 2am. Sleeping maximizes HGH.
3.Keep blood sugar under control by eating a diet low in sugar/grains and high in nutrient dense superfoods, healthy proteins, and good fats.
4.Use a non-denatured whey protein from a grass-fed cow or goat. Whey protein contains L-glutamine and branched chain amino acids that help maximize HGH secretion.
5.See a wellness chiropractor for a posture and neurological evaluation that will access the function of the body’s healing process.”

Referrences:

http://www.vivo.colostate.edu/hbook…
http://www.tasciences.com/introduct…
http://www.naturalnews.com/029298_a…
http://precisionspinalcentre.com/re…

I have just read a very interesting article from the Organic Consumers Association and The Green Patriot Working Group. This article is a safety guide, listing safe products,  products to use with caution and products to avoid.

Products include dishwashing soap, hand soap, all purpose soap, laundry detergent, household cleaners, body washes, shampoos, conditioners, facial cleansers, lotions, sunscreens and deodorants.

Click here to read the article http://www.organicconsumers.org/bodycare/ShoppersSafetyGuide.pdf

Here is link to another safety guide to cosmetics and personal care products. You can search here for information regarding products that you may already be using or are considering using:  http://www.cosmeticsdatabase.com/

There’s been a lot of press lately regarding Vitamin D deficiency. And I just recently received notice of a study showing a 77% reduction in the risk of Cancers by supplementing Vitamin D. Study participants came from the Nebraska counties of Douglas, Colfax, Cuming, Dodge, Saunders, Washington, Sarpy, Burt and Butler.

Subjects were randomly assigned to take daily dosages of 1,400-1,500 mg supplemental calcium plus 1,100 IU of vitamin D3. The RDA recommendations for vitamin D are 200 IU/d, birth-age 50; 400 IU/d, 50-70 years; and 600 IU/d, 70 years and older. This amount is just enough to prevent you from getting rickets.

There is a current study being conducted, which you can participate in and get your Vitamin D tested at a reduced rate, you can check it out at grassrootshealth.net.

On that site they have a down-loadable chart showing past studies and the level of Vitamin D required to prevent certain diseases, such as cancer, high blood pressure, fibromyalgia, diabetes mellitus, multiple sclerosis, and rheumatoid arthritis and other diseases.

Natural sunlight is the best source of Vitamin D, 10-15 minutes a few times per week mid-day will supply all the Vitamin D you need. But, Who gets that? We put on clothing, sunscreen, hats, scarfs, sunglasses, etc.

If you live above San Francisco, you don’t get any of the rays that give us the Vitamin D in the winter. So it seems that we have to supplement to even get enough.

Precautions should be taken not to get sunburned, these rays are the ones that can cause skin cancer.

The scientists that study Vitamin D are saying that it isn’t really a vitamin, but that it is a hormone and necessary for many chemical pathways in the body. This is why it is influential in helping to reduce the risk of cancers and other diseases in our bodies.

* These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration.
These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

There are many women that have asked me to post information about Progesterone Cream. Click on the following link to read the FAQ’S:

http://bonnietravisdc.com/htm/h_m/natural_progesterone_faqs.htm

Feel free to ask questions!

It is time to Cleanse that Liver. We traditionally cleanse the liver in the Spring and the Fall. Email me for your Liver Cleanse Instruction sheet, or come by the office and pick up your supplies for doing the Cleanse.

We are looking forward to having an Herbal Medicine making class this summer.
Let us know if you are interested.
Check the website for times and dates.

Date: March 25th, 2010

Day: Thursday

Time: 5:45 pm until 8:00 pm

Cost: $25

Location: The Celestine Center for Healing Arts

Pre-registration: required by March 20th, 2010

Facilitated by: Dr. Bonnie Travis, Chiropractor/Herbalist

Click here to download a flyer in pdf format.

For more information and to make your reservation,

Call: 739-5516

or  email: drbontravis@gmail.com

Visit my website at: www.bonnietravisdc.com

I’ve just finished reading a very interesting article written by Virginia Hopkins. This article should be read by women of all ages.

The Title is:

“Mammogram Controversy – Follow the Money”

Here is an excerpt from the article:

“We know without any shadow of a doubt that radiation exposure increases the risk of breast cancer. Those ten years from age 40 to 49 of radiation exposure have been estimated to equate to standing at ground zero when the Hiroshima bomb was dropped. Squishing an existing tumor during a mammogram has a chance of sending cancer cells throughout the body.”

Click the following link to read the complete article:

http://www.healthwatchersnews.com/2009/11/mammogram-controversy-follow-the-money/