Bone health is not simply a matter of which type of calcium and how much to take —it’s much more involved.
When our “minerals” are “out-of balance,” the calcium is either not absorbed, or is “stored” in unhealthy amounts in various organs.
A natural mineral combination is vital for maintaining proper chemical balance and keeping the calcium in solution (fluid); preventing it from depositing in the joints and other areas.
Another critical factor in bone-health is the link between acid pH and osteoporosis. Research has confirmed that the standard American diet, high in meat and low in alkalizing fruits and vegetables, generates an acid residue associated with bone loss and low bone density. Therefore, it’s critical that we supplement with a substance that will provide maximum absorption from a whole food source.
This type of goat-milk whey has been used for decades to promote bone density as well as for its ability to relieve aching, painful joints and connective tissue pain.
Cartilage has no blood supply; therefore it is difficult to transport new material to where it is most needed. In addition, the body’s ability to produce its own chondroitin sulfate can be impaired by age, environmental factors or destruction by disease—diminishing the capacity of cells to retain moisture and transport vital nourishment throughout the body.
When cartilage erodes, it can lead to disorders like osteoporosis, arthritis and fibromyalgia. Nourishing connective tissue and cartilage is essential for cushioning joints and preventing erosion.
This whole food concentrate has no known side-effects and provides maximum absorption.
When a whole food source is used, the body absorbs it with ease because it’s in a recognized natural state.
Glucosamine makes up the building blocks in the body. It repairs cartilage, eases the pain of fibromyalgia (connective tissue) and arthritis (bone), and acts as a natural anti-inflammatory. It is usually extracted from crab, lobster or shrimp shells—a potential source of heavy metal contamination.
Studies show that chondroitin supplementation slows joint degeneration, improves function and eases pain. Research indicates that chondroitin sulfate can assist the body in its ongoing production and repair process.
It’s imperative that the source of glucosamine is fully absorbable and, most of all, from a natural whole food source. Type II Chicken Collagen possesses both sulfates, glucosamine and chondroitin in their natural state.
According to Jacob Teitelbaum, M.D. author of From Fatigued to Fantastic, “Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs do not slow down the progression of arthritis and may actually make the arthritis worse.” Glucosamine may actually help heal the arthritic joint, and benefits often persist even after the glucosamine is stopped.
There are many “safe” options that are conventionally over-looked in the investigation for non-drug solutions. The following are some of the most effective, in my opinion:
- CHERRY JUICE—An ancient remedy for gout, arthritis and inflammatory disorders.
- GINGER—Stimulates circulation, reduces spasms, cramps, and specifically contains multiple constituents that inhibit COX-2 inflammation.
- TURMERIC—also known as Curcumin, the major ingredient in curry powder. It has been used for centuries in Ayurvedic medicine as a potent anti-inflammatory.
- ACEROLA CHERRY—Contains high amounts of naturally occurring Vitamin C needed to make collagen.
- FEVERFEW—Relieves arthritis pain and muscle tension and has been used for centuries in Greek medicine for inflammation.
- VALERIAN—Natural muscle relaxer that sedates the central nervous system.
- LEMON POWDER—An excellent source of natural anti-oxidants, bioflavanoids and enzymes in a “ready-to-use” form.
- WHITE WILLOW BARK—Nature’s aspirin, used for centuries for pain and inflammation.
Bone health is a complex problem with simple solutions. Before you automatically assume calcium alone provides protection from osteoporosis and other bone and joint disorders, or that all Glucosamine and Chondroiton is the same, investigate the facts, Naturally.
* These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. The products mentioned are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
