Vitamin K2 Bone effect validated: Osteoporosis results

bodyAs many of my readers know, I had a rather unwelcome surprise fifteen months ago when I had a mild ‘ankle sprain’ fall off my son’s skateboard. The result? Broken leg, and after a Dexa scan, I was informed I had severe osteoporosis. A great gift after 13 years on the alkaline diet and much of the reason for Cassie’s innovation, the Alkaline Paleo Diet.

Well, I had my latest Dexa scan a month ago and my pelvis is around 8% better which is apparently good. But I can say that it wasn’t my alkaline ionized water that did it, even though i still love my water – but Cassie’s research and her bon-friendly supplementation of Vitamins K2, D and A.

K2 is also available from dairy cows on green grass, and from their meat. We are lucky enough to have a good supply of grass fed beef, and I’m supplementing daily.

I think this extract from a company site sums up the role of K2 better than i can, particularly the ‘calcium paradox’.  I’ve been concerned for quite some time at how the body manages our calcium so that it goes where it is supposed to you instead of becoming an atherosclerosis risk factor.

“Vitamin K2 MK-7 plays a crucial role in the calcium balance and aids the optimal distribution of calcium in the body.

Several recent high profile studies have reported an increased risk of cardiovascular disease associated with high calcium intake from particularly dietary supplements in men & women.
MGP – the strongest known inhibitor of arterial calcification  – is activated by vitamin K2 MK-7 and works by binding calcium. As a consequence, it inhibits calcium from depositing in the arterial cell wall.
Osteocalcin is synthesized inside the bone forming cell where it is activated by the presence of Vitamin K2, MK-7. Upon this activation it can bind calcium efficiently and contribute to the formation of a stronger bone structure (hydroxyapatite).The “calcium paradox” describes the relationship between osteoporosis and atherosclerosis – a phenomenon that largely can be explained by lack of activation of osteocalcin and MGP.With the presence of vitamin K2 MK-7, sufficient activation of osteocalcin and MGP takes place. Calcium is removed from the blood stream and tied up into the bone mass.”

 

As promised, here’s the latest scientific report on the bone building effect of K2.

Worth a read by every sugar-addicted acidic human of median age.

Rob’s Story about Acid Reflux and Arthritis

Rob is a blogger in Canada. He’s also a very keen advocate of alkaline water since he began on it 4 and a half years ago.

Here’s his latest post from his blog at waterfyi.com.

“Anyone that has read my blog knows that I’m a strong advocate of drinking ionized/energized water. If you have ever clicked on the goofy “Hello My Name is Rob” link in the top right hand corner of the home page of my blog, you will know that my life changed when I started drinking alkaline water about 4 1/2 hears ago. Prior to drinking alkaline water, I was taking a medication for arthritis, another for acid reflux, and had received a prescription to start taking a third drug to control the level of cholesterol in my blood. Within a week of drinking the water, my acid reflux disappeared. My arthritis disappeared within a month. I never did start taking the drug for cholestol and it has not been a problem.

All is good….right? Yup. For four years I faithfully drank the water and the physical problems that I had previously suffered from were no longer an issue.

Along comes the summer of 2012. Maybe I was trying to create my own personal armegeddon, or maybe I secretly wanted to see if I was “cured” of my previous health issues, or maybe life just got in the way.

With 4 of the 5 kids now living on their own, we decided that it was “our time”. We down-sized and moved closer to our cottage. A series of events beyond our control took place in the last four months that left us without a water ionizer. I could have retrieved a unit from storage, but life was busy and I didn’t really experience any significant degree of acid reflux or arthritis…until about three weeks ago.

At some point in October, my acid reflux started to act up and has been getting progressively worse. In the past two weeks or so, I have been experiencing more and more aches and pains. It suddenly occured to me that it was time to get back on the water. Unfortunately, our kitchen was being renovated until this past week. When the granite counter was finally installed, I added an under the counter natural water ionizer.

The change in my health within a couple of days of starting to drink the water again has been remarkable. The acid reflux has almost disappeared (the exception being when I had pizza with the kids late Friday night). The aches and pains from arthritis have been getting better every day.

Summary

Drinking ionized/energized water changed my life more than four years ago. It might change yours.

Don’t stop drinking ionized water after it stops working unless you have a well entrenched alkaline diet and you exercise and make a conscious effort to reduce stress in your life. Even if you do all of those things, I would still recommend drinking the water based upon many discussions I have had with vegetarians who found the water made a positive difference in their lives. Regardless of whether you drink the water or not, I still recommend that everyone eat the right foods, exercise, and reduce stress…..but I know from personal experience that it is easier said than done.”

Note: Rob’s story is Rob’s story. We don’t imply that you will get similar results and you should always check in with a qualified quack  er… doctor before modifying your present health regime. And never run with scissors.

Coca Cola’s going to HATE this video!

…and I just LOVE it!

Sandra’s amazing results

Sandra is one of the participants in our recent study of people with arthritis, gout and rheumatism. Her story is significant because as a nutritionalist, she is already aware of the need to alkalize. In fact she’s been adhering to an 80/20 diet for ages.. but her arthritis didn’t get better.