Bone & Joint Health Osteoporosis is one of the most serious health concerns for mid-life and mature women, and can affect men as well. The products below can greatly aid in preserving and even increasing bone density. A major cause of bone loss is an acid constitution; therefore alkalizing the body is essential. See also our section for Hormone Tests. ESSENTIAL FACTORS FOR BONE HEALTH MINERALS OTHER NUTRIENTS DIET & LIFESTYLE High absorption calcium, 1200 mg/day Vitamin D-3, 600 IU/day Regular weight-bearing exercise Magnesium, zinc, manganese, boron, and silica Vitamin K, 3000 mcg./day Eat plenty of dark green leafy vegetables Trace mineral complex An alkalizing product of some kind Avoid coffee, sweets, and sodas "Osteoporosis is very common in women who are depressed and that is one in four women. It's because of higher cortisol levels than normal. That is the stress hormone. I think that is the predominant cause of osteoporosis - depression and unabated stress resulting in a hypercortisol state that disolves the bones over time. Most women, the vast majority, will not get osteoporosis that will lead to a fracture if they take enough calcium and magnesium and also do regular weight bearing exercise." -- Christiane Northrup, M.D. For those concerned about cortisol levels, please see our Adrenals Section
	*Rebuild Osteoporosis Formula This product is not available for shipment to Canada! Our new Osteoporosis product, Rebuild® is formulated to reflect the positive results of research performed by Paul Saltman, Ph.D. at UCSD. By combining the most bioavailable form of Calcium (citrate/malate) with balanced levels of Magnesium Citrate and the exact minerals, Zinc, Copper, Manganese, Boron, Vitamin D3 and Vitamin K, used in university studies, Rebuild® provides the finest Osteopeania and Osteoporosis formula available today.* 180 vegetable cellulose capsules. Preservative and Excipient free. Thirty-day (30) supply.. [For more information please click on picture] OUR PRICE: $24.00
	29. OsteOrganiCal An exceptional supplement for those who have lost bone mass. Increases in bone mass have been achieved faster than with drugs such as Fosamax, and with no side effects. This product contains a rare, highly bio-available form of calcium along with magnesium, iron, and manganese. Comes in a 2-bottle set: 60 capsules of the calcium/mineral supplement, and 30 capsules of Vitamin D3 from shark liver oil. Money back guarantee if bone scans do not improve after 6 months (click on photo for details). In many cases adequate levels of bone mass are achieved after 12-24 months of treatment.* (30 day supply, $69.00. 3 sets or more for $60.00 each.) [For more information please click on picture] OUR PRICE: $69.00
	30. Vitamin D-3 Vitamin D-3 is essential if you're serious about bone health. More active in this regard than regular Vitamin D, the major function of D-3 is to increase calcium absorption from the intestine and promote bone formation and mineralization. A general recommendation is 1000 IU per day with whatever form of calcium you are taking, especially if you live above the 40th parallel.* (A bottle of 90 400 IU capsules. Will last 6 weeks at 2/day.) [For more information please click on picture] OUR PRICE: $9.95
	36. Bio-K-Mulsion (Liquid Vitamin K) Vitamin K is a critically important nutrient for bone density and for the prevention of heart disease. It is the biological "glue" that plugs calcium into your bone matrix, thus helping to prevent and even reverse osteoporosis. It also assists in the prevention of heart failure and coronary artery disease. Most Americans do not get enough Vitamin K, and most supplements provide much less than the doctor-recommended 3000 mcg. per day. 1 oz. bottle will last 5 months. Drops have no taste.*[For more information please click on picture] OUR PRICE: $16.00
	Acid Redux Acid Redux is a unique formulation of acid buffering agents that can be helpful in the alleviation of occasional acid indigestion. This product not only comforts the digestive system, but assists in maintaining proper body pH. It has a pH of 9.5 and is up to 11 times more effective than name brand alternatives. Acid Redux increases the pH of the blood, which reduces overall body acidity. Alkalizing the body is believed by many health professionals to be essential for maintaining health, and is particularly important for bone density.* 90 mint-flavored lozenges; take 1 lozenge 2-3 times daily or as needed. [For more information please click on picture] OUR PRICE: $10.00
	Boswellin Cream Try this wonderful cream for the temporary relief of minor aches and pains of muscles and joints associated with arthritis. Boswellin Cream provides warm, penetrating pain relief. In addition, it has a pleasant aroma and is both greaseless and stainless. It offers two herbal extracts, Capsaicin and Wintergreen, for fast, effective pain relief--in a soothing base of Boswellia serrata, standardized for Boswellic acids and Vitamin E. Four ounce tube.* [For more information please click on picture] OUR PRICE: $15.00
	High Absorption Magnesium Magnesium (Mg) is a trace mineral that is known to be required for several hundred different functions in the body. A significant portion of the symptoms of many chronic disorders are identical to symptoms of magnesium deficiency. Studies show many people in the U.S. today do not consume the daily-recommended amounts of Mg (or are not absorbing it properly). A lack of this important nutrient may be a major factor in many common health problems in industrialized countries. Common conditions such as migraines, mitral valve prolapse, attention deficit disorder, fibromyalgia, asthma and allergies have all been linked to a Mg deficiency. Perhaps not coincidentally, these conditions also tend to occur in clusters together within the same individual. A magnesium deficiency as a root cause would provide a logical explanation of why some people suffer from a constellation of these types of problems. Among the several conditions linked to magnesium deficiency, THE GREEN WILLOW TREE would like to single out migraine headaches. Recent clinical findings reconfirmed the ability of magnesium to alleviate the symptoms of an acute migraine attack, and other studies have shown the daily intake of magnesium to prevent recurring attacks. 240 tablets suitable for vegetarians; take 2 twice a day between meals. [For more information please click on picture] OUR PRICE: $26.35
	Strontium Plus Nutrition for Bone Integrity Strontium is a common element which is naturally found in our bones. Recent research has proven that it is an essential nutrient required for the structure, function, and health of the skeletal system. It is critical that we have enough calcium and vitamin D in our diet (or that we take them supplementally), now strontium can be added for advanced bone health.* 90 capsules, a 1 to 3 month supply. [For more information please click on picture] OUR PRICE: $22.00
	Traumagen Cream Traumagen is a topical cream for traumas and injuries of all types. This unique formula contains homeopathic remedies and flower essences which are specific for trauma. Indications are: pain, post surgical, sports injuries, muscular strains, bruises, fractures, sprains, neuralgia, neuropathy, fibromyalgia, tension headache (migraine), swollen joints, skin conditions.* 1.5 oz. [For more information please click on picture.] OUR PRICE: $20.00