Conventional medicine approaches to treating osteoporosis have traditionally been with calcium and estrogen replacement therapies. But taking estrogen to treat osteoporosis is the equivalent to burning down a barn to get rid of the mice. Calcium bone levels are being depleted because calcium levels in American diets are not sufficient to reverse the onset of osteoporosis, and phosphorus levels in food are increasing.
Calcium becomes more difficult to assimilate due to the lack of sufficient digestive acids. Limited exposure to the sun results in lower body levels of vitamin D, a vitamin that is essential for strong bones and proper calcium assimilation.
Interestingly, the reason that many people crave sodas is because their bodies are deficient in phosphoric acid, which is a key ingredient in all soda drinks.

Most people think cow’s milk is a great source of calcium and a healthy drink. While cow’s milk does contain calcium, it is a common misconception that cow’s milk is always good for us. We undoubtedly need calcium, especially as we age. One eight-ounce serving of plain goat’s milk yogurt (with no added sugar), your body can assimilate all the calcium it needs. Goat’s milk is reported to contain more of the essential linoleic fatty acids (omega-3 and -6), in addition to a higher proportion of short-chain and medium-chain fatty acids, which are easier for intestinal enzymes to digest.

In addition to consuming more goat’s milk products, here are some great ways to keep a strong skeletal system:
-exercise with weights five to six days per week
-get plenty of sunshine to help your body form Vitamin D
-have your blood checked twice per year for calcium, magnesium, and phosphorus levels

Dr. Asa Andrew, National Best-Selling Author of Empowering Your Health and Host of Nationally Syndicated Radio Show Dr. Asa ON CALL