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I am a Naturopath and I read your email from the Celiac list. I usually just
scan the site. I have a friend who is Celiac. Anyway, are you aware that
your diet and lifestyle can contribute to your inability to absorb calcium.
We know your Celiac, but also what you eat and the things you do. I will
include some free information and you can do with it as you wish. Also, I
juststarted a Alternative Health and Wellness community online yesterday.
Please visit below is the link
http://pub76.ezboard.com/balternativehealthandwellnesscenter
Suggestions
NSP recommendations; Coral Calcium, Calcium-Magnesium, SynerPro , KB-C
formula kidney and bone support, and most certainly Pro-G-Yam Cream (woman)
use as directed. Horsetail and Alfalfa are also excellent choices. Use the
links below please.
http://www.mynsp.com/web/aits/products.jsp?stocknum=49365
http://www.mynsp.com/web/aits/products.jsp?stocknum=18833
http://www.mynsp.com/web/aits/products.jsp?stocknum=16719
http://www.mynsp.com/web/aits/products.jsp?stocknum=3902
http://www.mynsp.com/web/aits/products.jsp?stocknum=302
Assess your diet and lifestyle;
Things that can interfere with Calcium/Vitamin D uptake.
Very little exercise; time to sit up (actually, time to walk around the
block and lift some weights!) and take measures to prevent developing
osteoporosis.
lack of sunlight (as vitamin D helps calcium absorption);
smoking;
drinking more than two or three standard alcoholic drinks per day;
drinking more than six strong cups of tea or coffee per day;
excessive consumption of 'fizzy' drinks (which inhibits calcium absorption);
high salt intake; so lose the salt.
high protein intake inhibits calcium uptake from the body, learn what foods
are protein and cut back or modify ; Protein is like a leach, and it comes
in many forms other than meat.
high bran intake - which prevents absorption of calcium;
It's been noted aluminium cooking utensils - which interfere with the body's
ability to metabolise calcium;
high stress (excessive adrenaline breaks down bone faster); and
excessive exercise which is sufficient to cause cessation of menstrual
periods.
Postmenopausal osteoporosis is a disease of excess bone loss caused by a
progesterone deficiency and secondarily a poor diet and lack of exercise.
Natural progesterone hormone is an essential factor in the prevention and
proper treatment of osteoporosis. (this can take place many years before
menopause)
Other Natural herbal remedies may be chosen for their calcium content or
hormonal balancing effects. Herbs such as horsetail and alfalfa are often
used in long term treatment of osteoporosis and research has shown foods
rich in plant oestrogens are beneficial. Several studies are underway
investigating the effects of soy products in reducing the risk of
osteoporosis. Kelp is also rich in Calcium.
Homeopathic treatments may include Calcarea Phosphorous or Calcarea
Carbonium. Women considering naturopathic and homeopathic alternatives will
benefit from consultation with a qualified practitioner.I do private email
workups for $75.00 this entails obtaining detailed information about diet
and health. If osteoporosis is a result of using medications for other
conditions (e.g. heavy use of steroid medications for asthma), natural
therapies may be used in a complementary way to help decrease the need for
the drug that is contributing to bone loss.
http://www.mynsp.com/web/aits/products.jsp?stocknum=302
http://www.mynsp.com/web/aits/products.jsp?stocknum=3902
Examples of non-dairy foods containing approximately 200mg of calcium per
serve include:
150 grams of tofu;
75 grams of salmon (with bones);
3 tablespoons of tahini (sesame seed paste);
100 grams of parsley;
6 dried figs;
12 oysters or scallops;
90 grams of almonds;
2 cups of spinach;
200 ml of soya milk.
If you find it difficult to work out if your typical daily diet is providing
enough calcium, try keeping a food diary for a week. Some people are unable
to get enough calcium from their diet alone so a supplement from a health
food store may be of assistance, preferably one which contains at least one
third of the total amount of calcium as magnesium. Evening Primrose oil
enhances the efficiency of calcium absorption and Zinc, Silica, Manganese
and adequate Vitamins C and D are also essential for healthy bones.
http://www.mynsp.com/web/aits/products.jsp?stocknum=17877
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Your body can absorb only so much calcium at a time regardless or how much
you put in.
By taking calcium several times a day I up my calcium alot.
I'm nursing twins and doing great.
I use and have been using KAL brand, it's chelated . I had/have problems
with Dairy and the whole cow and several other intolerances. When I quit
taking prenatal vitamins I tried alot of calcium products, this one works
for me.
KAL extra strength Calcium-Magnesium - Vegetarian Formula
250 Tablets for $12.59, I live in Central Florida, USA.
The ingredients for 2 Tablets: Calcium (as Calcium Carbonate, Calcium Amino
Acid Chelate) 1000 mg
Magnesium (as Magnesium Oxide, Magnesium Amino Acid Chelate) 500 mg
and Sodium 30 mg,
Betaine HCI 100 mg.
other ingredients: Cellulose, stearic acid, montmorillionite clay and
magnesium stearate.
The labels states, guarantees that no ingredients other than those listed on
this label have been added to this product.
I was looking for chelated vitamins because from my understanding they are
pre digested and absorption is better.
When I don't take my calcium I know it. Since I am nursing I have to
maintain. I try to take 2 tablets twice a day and take 1 tablets 2 or 3
times a day. I take extra if I have a headache.
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are you taking fosamax? it was prescibed for me (the once weekly) and
following directions, i have had NO problems. fosamax not only builds bone,
but helps your body build bone from other sources (dairy products,
vegetables and supplements). regarding calcuim supplements, you must take
magnesium with them (if magnesium isn't in them) and take no more that 400
mg. of calcium at a time and take it with food at least twice a day. there
is plenty of research (somewhere) to back that strategy up. also, don't
forget to exercise, that also keeps bones strong.
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Pills are the problem! Vitamin pills are absorbed at a rate of only
5-10% for a healthy person with no digestive issues (Physician's Desk
Reference pg 1542) You're probably not seeing any benefit at all from
the CalTrate.
Liquid or sprays are the way to go. When I was first diagnosed, my hair
was breaking and falling out due to nutritional malabsorption. I found a
liquid that really works and is gluten, yeast and lactose free. If
you're interested it's at http://www.glutenfreevitamins.com
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I use Coral Calcium and I purchase it online
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I take Caltrate, but, I think that you should ask your doctor.
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My endo had me on 2 presciption vitamin d a week! Huge amounts - must check
blood every 2.5 months - plus 8 citracal a day. Yuk. I am pill free now for
one month because I am actually absorbing it to the toxic level. Then he
will test me again and determine a more reasonable course. I hear it's not
unusual to do what he did.
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On the advice of my bone metabolism specialist, I take 1500 mg of Calcium
Citrate with Vitamin D every day (I have to take this only with lunch and
dinner, as I have to take Levothroid for Hashimoto's Disease - another
autoimmune problem - and calcium interferes with the assimilation of that
drug).
I do not ingest dairy, by the way.
Also, be sure to eat your greens. I have cultivated a taste for them and
they can be absolutely wonderful. Molly Katzen's cookbooks have a wealth of
ideas of what to do with greens.
Since going GF and adhering to this regimen my bone density continues to go
up with each successive measuring. (I am 65 and had osteopenia 6 years ago,
and am considered at very high risk for bone problems.)
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I usually take only two a day - not nearly enough - I'm trying to get more
calcium, but I find it difficult. It upsets my system. The fortified juices
seem to work best.
Citracal (calcium citrate) is also the easiest form of calcium to
assimilate, apparently. One trick that helps bones is to include magnesium -
one half the calcium dose. So - if you take 1000 mgs of calcium, take 500 mg
of magnesium with it. This has been Dr. Andrew Weil's recommendation for
years.
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