Archive for March, 2006

How Can a 28 Year Old Woman Have Osteoporosis?

As a 28 year old woman, I was diagnosed with Osteoporosis. I am often asked how this could happen to someone so young.
Not Absorbing Calcium in the Teen Years
The teenage years are prime bone building years. As a teenager, I had prolonged Amenorrhea — that is, I didn’t have a regular period each [...]

Is It Safe to Take Actonel With St. John’s Wort?

I spoke with my doctor about taking St. John’s Wort and assumed she’d recommend against taking an herbal supplement. To my surprise, she supported it, and was glad I was up front with her about it. One thing I was really concerned at the time was if St. John’s Wort would interact with [...]

My Experience: Perika St. John’s Wort

I have been taking the Perika brand of St. John’s Wort for a few months. I can say without question, I believe it to be the best brand of St. John’s Wort to take for Depression.
I had taken St. John’s Wort in the past with little effect, and this brand seems the only one [...]