Bone Health Basics on You Tube!!

See and hear about Bone Health Basics on You Tube. I learn faster and better when I see and hear new information at the same time.  Most other people do...

Crohn’s, Colitis, Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Getting enough Calcium, Vitamin D, and other nutrients is tough enough when you have normal bowels.  Crohn’s, Colitis, IBS, Celiac, Bariatric Surgery for Weight Loss, and other bowel problems make...

Reader Question

A reader writes:  “I am 74 female in general good health.  I have taken Fosamax and it’s generic for 13 years and have -4 in spine and advancing ostopenia in...

HyperParaThyroidism Part 3

Secondary Hyperparathyroidism is quite common.  I see a new case nearly every week.  Secondary Hyperparathyroidism happens when the parathyroid glands are doing their job. If you do not have enough...

HyperParaThyroidism Part 1

Hyperparathyroidism is found in a surprising number of patients by testing for PTH level.  Primary Hyperparathyroidism remains rare.  We have found 3 cases in 4 years.  However, we are finding...

Calcium Citrate

If you do not get enough Calcium in your diet, you need a Calcium Supplement.  Calcium Carbonate can cause problems.  Calcium Citrate is easier for most individuals to tolerate.  It...