Osteoporosis

worldbridger

Jedi Master
Hi

This is a personal health related question, I know you don’t normally do these, but maybe you will make an exception.

After 30 years of research I’ve got to my surprise the diagnosis: severe osteoporosis

It was a shock for me and for my doctor, who have never seen such a severe case, especially because of my age and sex (53 and male). Maybe it is not the whole story, because there are several other things that don’t add up.

(T Score of 5,6 in my back and pelvis/hips, rest of the body I have normal severe osteoporosis.)

The last 3-4 months my spine has suffered 6-7 spontaneous fractures (lifting a cup of tea/getting up from a chair etc) so I’ve been bedridden 24/7 the last 5 weeks due to the condition of the spine, extreme pain, high risk of getting more fractures.

My doctor is one of the top physicians in my country in this field, but she and her colleagues can’t find the cause, which would be very helpful. Also, I can’t (and won’t) take the meds offered due to severe side effects.

To make this short: I’m in a really bad catch 22-situation and would like some help finding out the cause and how to approach this.

Thanks

Worldbridger
 
Worldbridger, I can relate from personal experience as some of the same happened to me. I fractured 4 ribs (different times) starting 15 years ago at 52 years old. Over the last 6 years have fractured every vertebrae from L-5 through T11 from 2 falls due to Vertigo, 3 of them requiring Kyphoplasty. It took a lot of research on my part and confirmed by my MD that the cause of my osteoporosis was in fact due to years of taking acid blockers like Zantac and the like. I had recurring duodenal ulcers and that was the prescribed “fix”! After doing much research some years ago I found a study Done in Australia that found the cause was an over abundance of H. Pylori bacteria in the gut. I live in the US and decided to get my Gastro MD to prescribe the Antibiotic/Sulfur treatment to get rid of the nasty critters. Developed thrush and could not continue the treatment. Decided to use LifeSilver Patis 30 to rid the H. Pylori for 7 days at 3 teaspoons per day and it got rid of the critters. Had a breath test at my Gastro and confirmed all good, no more ulcers since.

The most pain I had were due to impinged nerve bundles at L-4 & 5 on my left side and L-5 & S-1 on my right side, my spine specialist performed Ablations On them and I am relatively pain free after almost 2 years. Worldbridger, have you considered seeing a Spine Specialist? I can tell you it worked for me when all else failed and I take no drugs today.

Obviously the damage was already done and I am very cautious about relying on which doctors advise to follow these days, prefer taking care of my body through diet and supplements as much as possible. Lesson learned, although the hard way and at great cost.
 
Gaby: yes, I know, Cortisone doesn't help. She and her colleagues still don't think it is the main cause though. Like I wrote, there are things that don't add up. I think my many and long-standing symptoms and my Osteoporosis are symptoms of something else, hence putting my question here.
Scotseeker: just a quick question, did they perform "ablations" on the spine? Isn't that for heart problems? Done a stoll sample and waiting for answers…Have and have contact with spine specialists and hopefully they can help me with impinged nerves.
 
Hi worldbridger, I can understand how scary that diagnosis might be as I was diagnosed with osteoporosis in the spine and osteopenia in the hip being very young, although I never had a fracture, so my condition wasn't really noticeable, apart from what came up in the bone density scan.

At the moment, I researched a bit about what could help with this and found out that Boron seems to help with bone density.


Abstract
The trace mineral boron is a micronutrient with diverse and vitally important roles in metabolism that render it necessary for plant, animal, and human health, and, possibly, as recent research suggests, for the evolution of life on Earth. The current review focuses primarily on boron’s most salient effects on human health, including its impact on bone development and regeneration, wound healing, the production and metabolism of sex steroids and vitamin D, and the absorption and use of calcium and magnesium. In addition, boron has anti-inflammatory effects that can help alleviate arthritis and improve brain function and has demonstrated such significant anticancer effects that boronated compounds are now being used in the treatment of several types of cancer. A summary of the evidence suggesting that boron should be given consideration as an essential micronutrient is provided, together with leading dietary sources and intake recommendations.

Salient Effects
Bone Growth and Maintenance

Scientists have known for many years that boron is essential for healthy bones. In 1985, the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) conducted an experiment in which postmenopausal women (n = 12) who had been put on a low-boron diet (0.25 mg/d for 119 d) were supplemented with 3 mg/d of boron during two 28-day trials. In one trial, magnesium intake was low; in the other, magnesium intake was adequate. With boron supplementation, the women’s daily urinary excretion of calcium was reduced by 44%. The reduction in calcium loss resulting from boron supplementation was 52 mg/d when the women were low in magnesium and 22 mg/d when magnesium levels were adequate.

Boron plays an important role in osteogenesis, and its deficiency has been shown to adversely impact bone development and regeneration. Boron influences the production and activity of steroid hormones, actions via which this trace mineral is involved in the prevention of calcium loss and bone demineralization. Boron supplementation has repeatedly been shown to markedly reduce urinary excretion of both calcium and magnesium and to increase serum levels of estradiol and calcium absorption in peri- and postmenopausal women. Boron also beneficially impacts vitamin-D utilization. Supplementation with boron stimulates bone growth in vitamin-D deficient animals and alleviates dysfunctions in mineral metabolism characteristic of vitamin-D deficiency.

Animal studies published in 2008 and 2009 found that healing of the alveolar bone—a ridge of compact bone that contains the tooth sockets on the maxillae and mandible (ie, the bones that hold teeth)—was inhibited in boron-deficient rats. Compared with boron-adequate rats (3 mg/kg/d of boron in the diet) when evaluated at 7 and 14 days, boron-deficient animals (0.07 mg/kg/d boron in the diet) had significant reductions in osteoblast surface (57% and 87% at 7 d and 14 d, respectively) concomitant with increases in quiescent surface (120% and 126% at 7 d and 14 d, respectively), indicating that boron deficiency can result in impaired bone healing due to a marked reduction in osteogenesis.

In 2010, Hakki et al published research investigating the mechanisms underlying boron’s effects on osteogenesis. Boron was determined to induce mineralization of osteoblasts by regulating the expression of genes related to tissue mineralization and the actions of key hormones (17β-estradiol [E2], testosterone, and vitamin D) involved in bone growth and turnover. Boron’s induction of tissue mineralization also underlies boron’s beneficial effects on wound healing.

Also here, and with a notice for caution:

Boron
Boron is ubiquitous throughout the human body, with the highest concentrations found in the bones and dental enamel. Although there is currently no RDA for it, boron appears to be indispensable for healthy bone function, possibly because of its effects on reducing the excretion and absorption of calcium, magnesium, and phosphorus. It also affects signal transmissions across cell membranes by acting indirectly as a proton donor, which influences ion gradients that are involved with cell/cell communication. Boron may be involved in the synthesis of steroidal vitamins and hormones, such as vitamin D, 17 beta-estradiol, and testosterone. It inhibits a range of microsomal enzymes that catabolize these steroids, thus delivering a net up-regulatory effect, which could explain its bone-building properties. Boron clusters or carboranes have a high binding affinity for steroidal receptors and are being formulated into medications, such as specific protease enzyme inhibitors. Boron may be beneficial in the treatment of osteoporosis, especially in the case of vitamin D, magnesium, and potassium deficiency. One study found that boron supplementation as an isolated nutrient was not useful in terms of preventing bone loss. Fruits, vegetables, soybeans, and nuts can be rich sources of boron, but the level depends on the soil in which it is grown. A safe daily intake is estimated to be between 1 and 10 mg. Breast cancer patients are often cautioned not to use more than 3 mg a day due to references of boron’s ability to increase endogenous estrogen. Sodium borate and boron chelated with glycinate, aspartate, or citrate are the most common forms used in dietary supplements. Toxic effects appear at intakes of about 100 mg. A fatal dose in adults is 15 to 20 g and in children 3 to 6 g. Repeated intakes of small amounts can cause accumulative toxicity, so pulse dosing is recommended, rather than continuous use.

I took it for a little while, combined with Vitamin D3 and K2, plus bone broth and other 'maintenance' suplements. I never took calcium. I also worked on healing my gut because, having had noticeable gut issues for a while, I thought it was likely that the reason for this was that I wasn't absorbing nutrients very well.

After 5 years, I had another bone density check and I was happy to learn that the condition was reversed. I'm still on lower bone density side for my age, but still within normal range overall. I even wonder if the first scan was faulty, but my doctor said that my 'protocol' probably worked because of my age.

Having said that, I can give no guarantee as to whether or not this might work for you, but maybe you can look into it, with the proper caution and doing your own research of course.

Have you got gut issues? As I said, one common cause of osteoporosis could be that you're not absorbing your nutrients very well or, as Gaby and scotseeker said, some medications.
 
At the moment, I researched a bit about what could help with this and found out that Boron seems to help with bone density.

Boron appears to be great in alleviating osteoporosis. As usual, the "orthodoxy" has been downplaying it, especially "borax" which is a boron compound:


Borax has been successfully used to alleviate several ailments outside of osteoporosis, e.g. arthritis.

Firstly, dissolve a lightly rounded teaspoonful (5-6 grams) of borax in 1 liter of good quality water free of chlorine and fluoride. This is your concentrated solution. Keep the bottle out of reach of small children.

· Standard dose = 1 teaspoon (5 ml) of concentrate. This has 25 to 30 mg of borax and provides about 3 mg of boron. Take 1 dose per day mixed with drink or food. If that feels right then take a second dose with another meal. If there is no specific health problem or as a maintenance dose you may continue indefinitely with 1 or 2 doses daily.

If you do have a problem, such as arthritis, osteoporosis and related conditions, menopause, stiffness due to advancing years, and also to improve low sex hormone production, increase intake to 3 or more spaced-out standard doses for several months or longer until you feel that your problem has sufficiently improved. Then drop back to 1 or 2 doses per day.
 
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After 30 years of research I’ve got to my surprise the diagnosis: severe osteoporosis

It was a shock for me and for my doctor, who have never seen such a severe case, especially because of my age and sex (53 and male). Maybe it is not the whole story, because there are several other things that don’t add up.

(T Score of 5,6 in my back and pelvis/hips, rest of the body I have normal severe osteoporosis.)
[...]
My doctor is one of the top physicians in my country in this field, but she and her colleagues can’t find the cause, which would be very helpful. Also, I can’t (and won’t) take the meds offered due to severe side effects.

To make this short: I’m in a really bad catch 22-situation and would like some help finding out the cause and how to approach this.

Hi @worldbridger!

I deeply relate to your situation, as I too have experienced the PAIN of spinal vertebrae/disc structural damage, with extreme nerve and tissue damage.
I disagree with your statement of being in as you put it " bad catch 22-situation".

First of all....Don't PANIC!!

You are only 53, that is awesome!
Men in your age group are in their Prime, as by this age, you all tend to be more intellectually and emotionally settled. Men in their 50's tend to be a bit more willing to learn new stuff, not as territorial and ego driven , and have generally moved passed the "Wild Guy" stage, at least, from my observations of "Most" of the men and boys in my life.
Of course there are always exceptions, but, you are on THIS Forum, so, as far as I am concerned, your good!

I am hopeful that you may understand the info I am sharing, this "Food for Thought" and use it to complete your healing Adventure.

You wrote "...after 30 years of research".
Does that imply that you have been dealing with these bone issues all this time?
Did this start in your early 20's?

As always: What I am posting is Research for Entertainment Purposes Only.
I have no authority nor license to give any medical, psychological, or life skills advice, I just have information to share, for entertainment purposes only.


I share this "information" and research hoping that, although it contradicts and invalidates MOST of mainstream "Conventional Medical Dogma" and may create a bit of Cognitive Dissonance at first, it makes logical, Natural SENSE.



It is all about resolving a conflict of an emotional Shock Issue, in OUR OWN Psyche/Consciousness.

The body responds, to every shock, for survival, but intellect and ego and looping compulsive thoughts and fears, keep the body in a stuck loop.
That's where the "Severe, and chronic" "crippling and disabling", Pharmaceutical diagnosis gets made by Mainstream Conventional Medical practitioners.

Because the "healing stage" HURTS, it gets interrupted with a scary diagnosis,(as you wrote"bad catch 22-situation") a crap load of drugs,(which you haven't agreed to, it is just Body Centric symptom control) and one tends to stay stuck in the System for LIFE!(But, NOT if you can really GROK this Knowledge!)

Here is a very enlightening and informative essay, from the Learning German New Medicine page:

RETHINKING OSTEOPOROSIS
Caroline Markolin, Ph.D.

Osteoporosis, defined as a “disease” in which the bones become porous and weak, occurs (so we learn) predominantly in women following menopause. But why are postmenopausal women at greater risk? Why does not every postmenopausal woman develop it? Why do some suffer more bone loss than others? Why is in one case the spine affected in another the hip or the shoulder? German New Medicine, discovered in 1981 by German internist Dr. med. Ryke Geerd Hamer, offers us sound scientific answers to these questions.

A bit of background information:

Dr. Hamer explains disease as a synchronous interaction between the psyche, the brain, and the organ. He discovered that every disease is set off by an experience that catches us completely off guard. He called this unexpected conflict shock a DHS (Dirk Hamer Syndrome), in honor of his son Dirk whose sudden tragic death had initiated his own cancer. According to German New Medicine, every so-called disease has two phases. During the first, conflict active phase, we feel mentally stressed, we have cold extremities, little appetite, and suffer from sleep disturbances. If we resolve the conflict we enter the resolution or healing phase. This is the period in which the psyche, the brain, and the corresponding organ undergo the phase of recovery, an often difficult process with fatigue, fever, inflammations, infections, and pain.

In German New Medicine, the brain (the actual brain matter) is of fundamental importance. Dr. Hamer found that at the very moment we suffer a DHS, the conflict shock impacts a specific area in the brain leaving a mark (a lesion) that is clearly visible on a brain scan. Since each brain relay correlates to a particular organ, the tissue that is controlled by the affected brain area responds by developing a tumor, an ulcer, a necrosis, or a functional disturbance. Whether the organ responds to a conflict shock with a growth or a tissue loss depends on the layer of the brain that is affected. By taking into account our knowledge of the evolution INTELLIGENT DESIGN of man, Dr. Hamer further discovered that in the course of several million years of evolution each brain layer was programmed with certain biological responses that ensured the survival of the species. For example: if a mammal or a human experiences a sudden death fright, the lung alveoli cells immediately multiply to provide more air intake so that the crisis can be endured. We commonly call that lung cancer. Since every human being is born with these age-old programs, German New Medicine refers to them as “Biological Special Programs”, in clear opposition to the term “disease” that implies a dis-order of the organism and a malfunction of Nature.

By systematically analyzing thousands of brain CTs of osteoporosis patients, Dr. Hamer established that the bone tissue is always affected when a person experiences a sudden breach of self-esteem. Such a “self-devaluation conflict” can be triggered by an unfair remark, by being put down, by failing at work, in sports or in school, or when we feel unsupported. Illness, aging or the transition to retirement provide infinite situations that can trigger a loss of self-confidence. The location always depends on the specific kind of self-devaluation. If we feel devalued as a whole, the entire back will be affected. If we feel devalued below the waist (often a partner problem) the pubic bone will suffer the consequences. A loss of self-respect as in “I am a bad partner” will affect the right shoulder, assuming the person is right-handed. Since the brain plays such an integral part in German New Medicine, laterality is a decisive factor for assessing the situation.

The brain layer that receives the shock of a self-devaluation is the cerebral medulla (the interior part of the cerebrum), that controls the bones, tendons, muscles, and other supportive tissues that literally carry our self-esteem. On the organ level we see the following changes: at the moment the conflict strikes, the callus cells in the bone begin to decrease, causing gaps and little holes in the bone. The clinical term for this decalcification process is osteoporosis. The longer the conflict lasts the more bone mass will be lost. However, at this stage, there is no real danger of fracture because the periosteum, the skin that covers the bone, still provides a stabilizing shield. The conflict resolution is like turning a corner. The moment we regain our self-esteem the gaps will be refilled and the affected bone will be reconstructed. The swelling that comes with the repair process causes the stretching of the periosteum which can be very painful. When the periosteum stretches, the bone loses its support and breaks easily. So it is in the healing process that there is the greatest risk of spontaneous fractures. After the repair is complete the bone is much stronger than before. Biologically, this process serves the purpose of strengthening the bone tissue that was affected by the conflict shock, so that next time we suffer a DHS of this kind, our organism (the bones and joints) are better prepared.

German New Medicine provides the missing link as to why not every postmenopausal woman develops osteoporosis. As gynecologist Dr. Susan Love documents in her Hormone Book, the correlation between bone loss and estrogen deficiency is purely hypothetical. Dr. Hamer's research also shows that osteoporosis has nothing to do with hormonal changes but instead a lot with the loss of self-esteem of postmenopausal women. After the kids have left home a woman often feels no longer needed. With the changes that come with menopause, women just don't feel the same. Their physical, mental and sexual performances are not what they used to be. At this stage in life, a woman's self-confidence is very vulnerable.

Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) has been regularly prescribed for a loss of bone density until recent research has put it under new scrutiny (its serious side effects were recently publicized by the Women's Health Initiative). Does Hormone Replacement Therapy work? It is well known that estrogen makes a woman look younger which consequently makes her feel more attractive. This estrogen boost might just do the trick to resolve a woman's self-devaluation conflict. So it is not the estrogen per se that improves bone health but rather the effect of the hormone on a woman's psyche. GNM truly offers us a lot to (re)learn.

 
Scotseeker: just a quick question, did they perform "ablations" on the spine? Isn't that for heart problems? Done a stoll sample and waiting for answers…Have and have contact with spine specialists and hopefully they can help me with impinged nerves.
To answer your question Worldbridger, my spine specialist performed the Ablations on my Spinal nerve bundles. Fracturing vertebrae hurt pretty bad but not nearly as bad as nerve pain. Although I don’t know your fractures, 3 of mine required kyphoplasty and two of them were sitting on the nerve bundles. The Ablations were instant relief and even better a few weeks later when the nerves completely died off. Incredible procedure and done outpatient (awake, twilight sedation). By the way, yes they do Ablations in the heart for Wolf-Parkinson-White and Arrhythmia, etc.
 
Worldbridger, do you know if your thyroid is healthy? I was just speaking with a woman who told me the connection between low thyroid and osteoporosis.

From wiki:
Calcitonin is a 32 amino acid peptide hormone secreted by parafollicular cells (also known as C cells) of the thyroid gland in humans, and in many other animals in the ultimopharyngeal body. In its skeleton-preserving actions, calcitonin protects against calcium loss from skeleton during periods of calcium mobilization, such as pregnancy and, especially, lactation. The protective mechanisms include the direct inhibition of bone resorption and the indirect effect through the inhibition of the release of prolactin from the pituitary gland. The reason provided is that prolactin induces the release of PTH related peptide which enhances bone resorption, but is still under investigation.,

She is an older woman and she said after a year of taking natural thyroid hormone her bone density scan came back showing her bones were as dense as they would be at age 30.


An advantage of calcitonin that is not shared by other antiresorptive therapies is its direct analgesic effect on bone pain. Calcitonin has been demonstrated to be clinically useful in improving pain, not only from the acute vertebral fractures of osteoporosis, but also in Paget's disease, bone malignancies, and other sources of musculoskeletal pain.

Thyroid issues are also related to low estrogen which Debra mentioned above. You may want to check out the iodine thread.
 
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Hi worldbridger, I can understand how scary that diagnosis might be as I was diagnosed with osteoporosis in the spine and osteopenia in the hip being very young, although I never had a fracture, so my condition wasn't really noticeable, apart from what came up in the bone density scan.

At the moment, I researched a bit about what could help with this and found out that Boron seems to help with bone density.




Also here, and with a notice for caution:



I took it for a little while, combined with Vitamin D3 and K2, plus bone broth and other 'maintenance' suplements. I never took calcium. I also worked on healing my gut because, having had noticeable gut issues for a while, I thought it was likely that the reason for this was that I wasn't absorbing nutrients very well.

After 5 years, I had another bone density check and I was happy to learn that the condition was reversed. I'm still on lower bone density side for my age, but still within normal range overall. I even wonder if the first scan was faulty, but my doctor said that my 'protocol' probably worked because of my age.

Having said that, I can give no guarantee as to whether or not this might work for you, but maybe you can look into it, with the proper caution and doing your own research of course.

Have you got gut issues? As I said, one common cause of osteoporosis could be that you're not absorbing your nutrients very well or, as Gaby and scotseeker said, some medications.
Thanks yas.
 
Hi @worldbridger!

I deeply relate to your situation, as I too have experienced the PAIN of spinal vertebrae/disc structural damage, with extreme nerve and tissue damage.
I disagree with your statement of being in as you put it " bad catch 22-situation".

First of all....Don't PANIC!!

You are only 53, that is awesome!
Men in your age group are in their Prime, as by this age, you all tend to be more intellectually and emotionally settled. Men in their 50's tend to be a bit more willing to learn new stuff, not as territorial and ego driven , and have generally moved passed the "Wild Guy" stage, at least, from my observations of "Most" of the men and boys in my life.
Of course there are always exceptions, but, you are on THIS Forum, so, as far as I am concerned, your good!

I am hopeful that you may understand the info I am sharing, this "Food for Thought" and use it to complete your healing Adventure.

You wrote "...after 30 years of research".
Does that imply that you have been dealing with these bone issues all this time?
Did this start in your early 20's?

As always: What I am posting is Research for Entertainment Purposes Only.
I have no authority nor license to give any medical, psychological, or life skills advice, I just have information to share, for entertainment purposes only.


I share this "information" and research hoping that, although it contradicts and invalidates MOST of mainstream "Conventional Medical Dogma" and may create a bit of Cognitive Dissonance at first, it makes logical, Natural SENSE.



It is all about resolving a conflict of an emotional Shock Issue, in OUR OWN Psyche/Consciousness.

The body responds, to every shock, for survival, but intellect and ego and looping compulsive thoughts and fears, keep the body in a stuck loop.
That's where the "Severe, and chronic" "crippling and disabling", Pharmaceutical diagnosis gets made by Mainstream Conventional Medical practitioners.

Because the "healing stage" HURTS, it gets interrupted with a scary diagnosis,(as you wrote"bad catch 22-situation") a crap load of drugs,(which you haven't agreed to, it is just Body Centric symptom control) and one tends to stay stuck in the System for LIFE!(But, NOT if you can really GROK this Knowledge!)

Here is a very enlightening and informative essay, from the Learning German New Medicine page:

RETHINKING OSTEOPOROSIS
Caroline Markolin, Ph.D.

Osteoporosis, defined as a “disease” in which the bones become porous and weak, occurs (so we learn) predominantly in women following menopause. But why are postmenopausal women at greater risk? Why does not every postmenopausal woman develop it? Why do some suffer more bone loss than others? Why is in one case the spine affected in another the hip or the shoulder? German New Medicine, discovered in 1981 by German internist Dr. med. Ryke Geerd Hamer, offers us sound scientific answers to these questions.

A bit of background information:

Dr. Hamer explains disease as a synchronous interaction between the psyche, the brain, and the organ. He discovered that every disease is set off by an experience that catches us completely off guard. He called this unexpected conflict shock a DHS (Dirk Hamer Syndrome), in honor of his son Dirk whose sudden tragic death had initiated his own cancer. According to German New Medicine, every so-called disease has two phases. During the first, conflict active phase, we feel mentally stressed, we have cold extremities, little appetite, and suffer from sleep disturbances. If we resolve the conflict we enter the resolution or healing phase. This is the period in which the psyche, the brain, and the corresponding organ undergo the phase of recovery, an often difficult process with fatigue, fever, inflammations, infections, and pain.

In German New Medicine, the brain (the actual brain matter) is of fundamental importance. Dr. Hamer found that at the very moment we suffer a DHS, the conflict shock impacts a specific area in the brain leaving a mark (a lesion) that is clearly visible on a brain scan. Since each brain relay correlates to a particular organ, the tissue that is controlled by the affected brain area responds by developing a tumor, an ulcer, a necrosis, or a functional disturbance. Whether the organ responds to a conflict shock with a growth or a tissue loss depends on the layer of the brain that is affected. By taking into account our knowledge of the evolution INTELLIGENT DESIGN of man, Dr. Hamer further discovered that in the course of several million years of evolution each brain layer was programmed with certain biological responses that ensured the survival of the species. For example: if a mammal or a human experiences a sudden death fright, the lung alveoli cells immediately multiply to provide more air intake so that the crisis can be endured. We commonly call that lung cancer. Since every human being is born with these age-old programs, German New Medicine refers to them as “Biological Special Programs”, in clear opposition to the term “disease” that implies a dis-order of the organism and a malfunction of Nature.

By systematically analyzing thousands of brain CTs of osteoporosis patients, Dr. Hamer established that the bone tissue is always affected when a person experiences a sudden breach of self-esteem. Such a “self-devaluation conflict” can be triggered by an unfair remark, by being put down, by failing at work, in sports or in school, or when we feel unsupported. Illness, aging or the transition to retirement provide infinite situations that can trigger a loss of self-confidence. The location always depends on the specific kind of self-devaluation. If we feel devalued as a whole, the entire back will be affected. If we feel devalued below the waist (often a partner problem) the pubic bone will suffer the consequences. A loss of self-respect as in “I am a bad partner” will affect the right shoulder, assuming the person is right-handed. Since the brain plays such an integral part in German New Medicine, laterality is a decisive factor for assessing the situation.

The brain layer that receives the shock of a self-devaluation is the cerebral medulla (the interior part of the cerebrum), that controls the bones, tendons, muscles, and other supportive tissues that literally carry our self-esteem. On the organ level we see the following changes: at the moment the conflict strikes, the callus cells in the bone begin to decrease, causing gaps and little holes in the bone. The clinical term for this decalcification process is osteoporosis. The longer the conflict lasts the more bone mass will be lost. However, at this stage, there is no real danger of fracture because the periosteum, the skin that covers the bone, still provides a stabilizing shield. The conflict resolution is like turning a corner. The moment we regain our self-esteem the gaps will be refilled and the affected bone will be reconstructed. The swelling that comes with the repair process causes the stretching of the periosteum which can be very painful. When the periosteum stretches, the bone loses its support and breaks easily. So it is in the healing process that there is the greatest risk of spontaneous fractures. After the repair is complete the bone is much stronger than before. Biologically, this process serves the purpose of strengthening the bone tissue that was affected by the conflict shock, so that next time we suffer a DHS of this kind, our organism (the bones and joints) are better prepared.

German New Medicine provides the missing link as to why not every postmenopausal woman develops osteoporosis. As gynecologist Dr. Susan Love documents in her Hormone Book, the correlation between bone loss and estrogen deficiency is purely hypothetical. Dr. Hamer's research also shows that osteoporosis has nothing to do with hormonal changes but instead a lot with the loss of self-esteem of postmenopausal women. After the kids have left home a woman often feels no longer needed. With the changes that come with menopause, women just don't feel the same. Their physical, mental and sexual performances are not what they used to be. At this stage in life, a woman's self-confidence is very vulnerable.

Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) has been regularly prescribed for a loss of bone density until recent research has put it under new scrutiny (its serious side effects were recently publicized by the Women's Health Initiative). Does Hormone Replacement Therapy work? It is well known that estrogen makes a woman look younger which consequently makes her feel more attractive. This estrogen boost might just do the trick to resolve a woman's self-devaluation conflict. So it is not the estrogen per se that improves bone health but rather the effect of the hormone on a woman's psyche. GNM truly offers us a lot to (re)learn.

Thanks for the info Debra. First I didn't write the whole story in the post, would just take to long. Second, yes I'm including the psycho somatic factor in this, and have been for a long time since my issues (not osteoporosis) have been around since more or less birth. It is not just about osteoporosis, but other things as well...
 
Worldbridger, do you know if your thyroid is healthy? I was just speaking with a woman who told me the connection between low thyroid and osteoporosis.

From wiki:

She is an older woman and she said after a year of taking natural thyroid hormone her bone density scan came back showing her bones were as dense as they would be at age 30.




Thyroid issues are also related to low estrogen which Debra mentioned above. You may want to check out the iodine thread.
I think it is healthy, depends what test you are using, but yes. Done the iodine protocol a couple of years ago.
The PubMed link: haven't checked yet (very tired), but does this applies to men as well?
 
To answer your question Worldbridger, my spine specialist performed the Ablations on my Spinal nerve bundles. Fracturing vertebrae hurt pretty bad but not nearly as bad as nerve pain. Although I don’t know your fractures, 3 of mine required kyphoplasty and two of them were sitting on the nerve bundles. The Ablations were instant relief and even better a few weeks later when the nerves completely died off. Incredible procedure and done outpatient (awake, twilight sedation). By the way, yes they do Ablations in the heart for Wolf-Parkinson-White and Arrhythmia, etc.
I've only done MBBs, medium bransch blocks/frequency denervations, with poor results. Didn't know you could do Ablations...
 
Worldbridger, do you know if your thyroid is healthy? I was just speaking with a woman who told me the connection between low thyroid and osteoporosis.

From wiki:

She is an older woman and she said after a year of taking natural thyroid hormone her bone density scan came back showing her bones were as dense as they would be at age 30.




Thyroid issues are also related to low estrogen which Debra mentioned above. You may want to check out the iodine thread.
Just to be clear: do you suggest that I take Calcitonin or natural thyroid hormone? Because there are cancer issues with Calcitonin...
 
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