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Suggest Natural Alternative For Boniva
I am taking Boniva for osteoporosis and was put on it August 21 of this year. A month of this and I am getting pain in my neck and hips and body aches. I have had muscle spasms and cramps in my back and legs. My doctor told me I needed boniva because of severe osteoporosis. Is there a natural alternative?
Mon, 6 Oct 2014
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I have gone thru query regarding your osteoprosis .But you have not mentioned your age which is essential for prescribing any remedy .
For your info , I must tell you Osteoporosis is usually caused by lack of exercise, an overly acidic diet, an imbalance in hormone functions and poor calcium absorption responsile to make our bones brittle.
It is not so much what we lack, but what we over-consume. Sodas, coffee, antacids, ,all rob our bones of magnesium and calcium , also harm our immune system which gives us resistance against diseases .
Above all Constipation is another enemy .
Osteoporosis medications may make your bones in follow-up x-ray films APPEAR better, This class of drugs,as Boniva, Fosamax, etc do not help build new bone.
One of the important strategies to achieve healthy body-- bones & muscles is a diet rich in fresh, raw whole foods .More of Fiber, fruit, egg fish ,fish oil for Omega 3, green leafy veges . Calcium with vitamin D & C, K2 are found in antioxideants -- as ginger ,garlic, fenugreek ,Lemon juice with water twice before meals , Aloe vera juice , bittergourd juice , Turmeric a level T spoon at bed time , almonds , in natural form is important all help inceasing immunity and strengthen bones .The biological role of vitamin K2 is to help more Calcium into the proper areas in your body.
In addition, you need sun exposure to draw Vitamin D ,The best method is to rub gently apply Til or Mustard oil on your body . sit in front of morning sun for 1/2 hour ,between 6 - 8 o 'clock .
For a strong body ,You can’t ignore . You make sure to stimulate the system to heal nerves & bone so you should make exercise a lifelong commitment.
Do walk , exercise - from head to toe , exercises ,NO JERK PLS , yoga ,pranayam - deep breatihing , Kapalbhatti / Laughing aloud . to detoxify your system to accelerate the process of recovery . Don't ever over do .
Contipation is the mother of all illnesses so is mental stress /worry /anger.
Above regimen ,having no side effects ,Can be benefitial along with any therapy ,will surely gradualy , help you to lead happy , healthy ,disease free life ahead .
Get regular check up done monthly , after following above regimen , I would be interested to know about progress of your health .
The condition is REGULARITY
Take Homeopathic RUTA G 200 /3 hourl /3doses AND next day CAL PHOS 6/
6 hourly /10 DAYS .
HOPE THIS HELPS SOLVE YOUR QUERY Take care . Wish you fast recovery
DON'T HESITATE TO GET BACK IF HAVE FURTHER QUERY
I have gone thru query regarding your osteoprosis .But you have not mentioned your age which is essential for prescribing any remedy .
For your info , I must tell you Osteoporosis is usually caused by lack of exercise, an overly acidic diet, an imbalance in hormone functions and poor calcium absorption responsile to make our bones brittle.
It is not so much what we lack, but what we over-consume. Sodas, coffee, antacids, ,all rob our bones of magnesium and calcium , also harm our immune system which gives us resistance against diseases .
Above all Constipation is another enemy .
Osteoporosis medications may make your bones in follow-up x-ray films APPEAR better, This class of drugs,as Boniva, Fosamax, etc do not help build new bone.
One of the important strategies to achieve healthy body-- bones & muscles is a diet rich in fresh, raw whole foods .More of Fiber, fruit, egg fish ,fish oil for Omega 3, green leafy veges . Calcium with vitamin D & C, K2 are found in antioxideants -- as ginger ,garlic, fenugreek ,Lemon juice with water twice before meals , Aloe vera juice , bittergourd juice , Turmeric a level T spoon at bed time , almonds , in natural form is important all help inceasing immunity and strengthen bones .The biological role of vitamin K2 is to help more Calcium into the proper areas in your body.
In addition, you need sun exposure to draw Vitamin D ,The best method is to rub gently apply Til or Mustard oil on your body . sit in front of morning sun for 1/2 hour ,between 6 - 8 o 'clock .
For a strong body ,You can’t ignore . You make sure to stimulate the system to heal nerves & bone so you should make exercise a lifelong commitment.
Do walk , exercise - from head to toe , exercises ,NO JERK PLS , yoga ,pranayam - deep breatihing , Kapalbhatti / Laughing aloud . to detoxify your system to accelerate the process of recovery . Don't ever over do .
Contipation is the mother of all illnesses so is mental stress /worry /anger.
Above regimen ,having no side effects ,Can be benefitial along with any therapy ,will surely gradualy , help you to lead happy , healthy ,disease free life ahead .
Get regular check up done monthly , after following above regimen , I would be interested to know about progress of your health .
The condition is REGULARITY
Take Homeopathic RUTA G 200 /3 hourl /3doses AND next day CAL PHOS 6/
6 hourly /10 DAYS .
HOPE THIS HELPS SOLVE YOUR QUERY Take care . Wish you fast recovery
DON'T HESITATE TO GET BACK IF HAVE FURTHER QUERY
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1. Boniva [ibandronate] is a member of biphophonates class of drugs used for treating osteoporosis in women after menopause both orally and in intravenous form.
2. headache, back pain, pain in the legs or arms, nausea, stomach upset, diarrhea, and high blood pressure are common side effects seen with ibandronate, so your doctor is right in continuing with the drug.
3. Preventive Aspect which one can follow from Alternative point of view is:
i. Calcium intake; 1.0-1.5 g per day [banana, grapes,coriander, raisins, milk, green vegetables, lemon,mint,papaya,amla,guava,pineapple,turnip,tomato, apple,orange.
ii. Moderate Vitamin D intake: 400-800 IU per day or calcitriol 0.25~g/day
[ carot, beetroot,spianch,radish,mint,amalaki rasayan,soyabean,cucumber, cabbage,vitamin D fortified: pineapple/yogurt/milk/dry mushroom/banana/ cod liver oil/sunshine.
iii. Moderate Phosphorus intake: cheese,peanut butter,chicken,nuts,caramel, whole grain bread.
iv. Avoidance of alcohol, cigarette, tobacco.
v. Periodic assessment of skeletal status and bone mineral.
vi. Single Drug which is extremely helpful and beneficial in post menopausal osteoporosis is 'Shatavari' :Shatavari Churan [shatavari powder]: 6gm/day [thrice daily with milk] for 10 weeks OR
. REOSTEO [Himalaya]: mainly indicated for post menopausal/senile osteoporosis: 2 tablets twice daily
1. Boniva [ibandronate] is a member of biphophonates class of drugs used for treating osteoporosis in women after menopause both orally and in intravenous form.
2. headache, back pain, pain in the legs or arms, nausea, stomach upset, diarrhea, and high blood pressure are common side effects seen with ibandronate, so your doctor is right in continuing with the drug.
3. Preventive Aspect which one can follow from Alternative point of view is:
i. Calcium intake; 1.0-1.5 g per day [banana, grapes,coriander, raisins, milk, green vegetables, lemon,mint,papaya,amla,guava,pineapple,turnip,tomato, apple,orange.
ii. Moderate Vitamin D intake: 400-800 IU per day or calcitriol 0.25~g/day
[ carot, beetroot,spianch,radish,mint,amalaki rasayan,soyabean,cucumber, cabbage,vitamin D fortified: pineapple/yogurt/milk/dry mushroom/banana/ cod liver oil/sunshine.
iii. Moderate Phosphorus intake: cheese,peanut butter,chicken,nuts,caramel, whole grain bread.
iv. Avoidance of alcohol, cigarette, tobacco.
v. Periodic assessment of skeletal status and bone mineral.
vi. Single Drug which is extremely helpful and beneficial in post menopausal osteoporosis is 'Shatavari' :Shatavari Churan [shatavari powder]: 6gm/day [thrice daily with milk] for 10 weeks OR
. REOSTEO [Himalaya]: mainly indicated for post menopausal/senile osteoporosis: 2 tablets twice daily
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