Many in our group have experience with broken bones, osteoporosis, and joint pain. We came together to share what we have learned that has helped us.
Listen to the audio of our meeting on Bones & Joints
Read the notes on Bones and Joints
Summary:
3 Stages of Bone Healing (also for osteoporosis):
- Inflammation – take no or little anti-inflammatories – 5-7 days
- Cartilage scaffolding – take Collagen Booster – 7 days
- Building bone – take Noni Juice, Ostinol by Zycal or Osseoapatite, D3, K2, Boron, & Strontium for 2 weeks or more.
Osteoarthritis and Joint Issues:
- Avoid: carrageenan, nightshades, steroids, and limping.
- Supplements: Glucosamine, Chondroitin, MSM, Curcumin, Boswellia, Omega 3 fatty acids, Avocado-soybean unsaponifiables (Piascledine), D3, K2, Boron, Strontium. Most people going for joint replacement were deficient in Boron.
- Exercise: Physical Therapy, Knees Over Toes Therapy, Strengthen glutes (butt) not thigh muscles, Qigong, Yoga, Stretches, walk without limping.
- Healing Therapies: Comfrey Compress, Vibrating Platform, Infrared and Red Light, Copper Clothing (Incrediwear), Electrical Stimulation (Bone Mender), Braces or support during exercise as needed.
- Injections: PRP (platelet rich plasma), Prolotherapy. Hyaluronic acid is less effective. Cortisone shots are harmful.