Dr Jen's Wellness Hub

06/23/2025

I’m not well. Please forgive my inattentiveness.

06/02/2025

Hey, my fellow bone health warriors! ! have a cookbook recommendation! This is by an old friend from grad school. The recipes are very tasty and bone healthy.
Out of the 75 recipes? 2 have spinach. Don’t use those! And a few have almond milk, and I’d use oat milk, coconut milk instead.

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05/30/2025

Workshop on Bone Health Strategies
Wednesdays: 12:30-1:30 pm
September 10-October 8th
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September 10- October 8th. Every Wednesday 12:30-1:30 pm. Live or on zoom! Just tell me you want the zoom link when you sign up! Come learn all that your doctor never has time to explain about your bone health. What does you DEXA Scan mean? What are those numbers? Why aren't there options pre and

04/27/2025

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Come find out what this bone density stuff is all about!
Wednesdays at 12:30 pm Starting May 21.
6 sessions, 1 hour each, sequential learning
for more info, go to drjenspeaks.com

04/15/2025

Osteoclasts get more active at night while we sleep. The best way to shut them down is to get up bright and early. Move, even do some weight-bearing exercises starting at 8 AM. I would suggest start with a few heel drops and work up to 30 of them and then go for a very brisk walk. Note: Studies show the best training for increasing osteoblastic activity is weight training, though, and that duration should be 40-43 minutes.

04/14/2025

If I am considering taking any of the bone meds? I want to make sure it's the right one.The wrong one can cause so many side effects, and NOT WORK. This list is in addition to the regular group of 4 that doctors routinely run. I would NOT take a bone med without first having a serious look at labs. They don't ALL need to be run, but they need to be considered.
Labs, labs labs

5. PTH-intact (parathyroid function)
6. Calcium (serum calcium, ionized calcium)
7. 24-hr urine test (calcium and creatinine, to check kidneys)
8. GFR (glomerular filtration rate)
9. Creatinine (CCr or CrCl)
10. Magnesium RBC (best magnesium test)
11. Phosphorus
12. Celiac Profile
13. Hormones (estradiol,free testosterone, SHBG DHEA, progest)
14. Cortisol
15. Homocysteine
16. HS-CRP (high-sensitivity C reactive protein)
17. Bone Activity Markers
Bone Building/Losing?, if so, how fast? repeat 6-12 mos)
*osteocalcin
*Bone Specific Alkaline phosphatase
* PINP (pro collagen type 1 N-terminal propertied)
Bone Resorption Markers (urine tests):
*NTx (collagen type 1 cross-linked T telopeptide, serum or urine)
*CTx (collagen type 1 cross-linked C telopeptide, serum/urine)
* DPD (deoxypyridinoline cross links, urine. < accurate, do later)
18. ESR (Erythrocyte sedimentation rate, for inflammation, which eats bone)
19. Prolactin
20. Protein Electrophoresis (r/o multiple myeloma)
21. Calcitriol (1,25 dihydroxyvitamin D or 1,25 (OH)2D Test? Kidney
function, Test for parathyroid func, hypercalcemia
22. Lipid Peroxides and 8OH2dG23. Lipoprotein A (seldom checked, new, very important)
24. ELISA Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay (must be taken pre
Evenity)
25. Bone Specific Alk Phosphatase (rule out genetic bone disease)

04/13/2025

Testing, testing, testing! On ME!

As many of you know, I was attacked by a Pitbull about 4 years ago. The beast got my left hand and foreaem. I lost my 30 year career as a Practicing Chiropractor. 3 surgeries later, several casts, immobility, and rehab? I have Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (used to be known as Reflex sympathetic Dystrophy) in my left forearm. The T score in my left forearm is -4.7! That's terrible considering the rest of my sites are not even in the osteopenic range, much less osteoporotic. (scores better than -1.0 everywhere).

I have decided to take control. These are all new things for me. I stopped wearing my wrist brace while working and working out. I am using a power plate for vibration 3-5 minutes most days. We have one at work, so that's easy. I am lifting weights as if it doesn't hurt: good form and medium weights. I am using Comfrey Oil on it 2-3 times per day (known as the bone knitter, to promote bone repair).

As usual, I am taking 750-1000 mg/day calcium citrate. And, I am either taking Collagen powder or drinking Chicken foot bone broth every day. I am on an Estrodiol patch: .25 mg/day. These are the things I tell people to do in my workshops.

I was considering going on Meds because the density is so low, and I am so young for this reading. The med I would have chosen is Forteo because it works the best for cortical bone. The forearm is made of Cortical Bone. But, I decided to give it a go and see if I can fix this on my own.

I will report back. This will take about a year to make a change. Then, I will get my DEXA re done. Fingers crossed. I will report back.

Ok... Here goes!

04/13/2025

I finally got my Google account set up. It's called Bone Health Strategies, and is listed in Maryland, where I live. If you have taken my workshop somewhere else? You are welcome to review it/me. If you haven't, and are curious what other people think? Take a look! I am ever so flattered! :)

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03/30/2025

I am going to leave this right here for anyone who wants to check my resources, or reasoning for what I teach. I boiled this all down into 6 hours of workshop. Do NOT click on the blue picture. Slide down to read more.
Sources for Workshop:

https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/VitaminK-HealthProfessional/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11682582/
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9331845/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11454054/
https://www.jci.org/articles/view/138935
https://academic.oup.com/jbmr/article-abstract/11/3/300/7501204?redirectedFrom=fulltext
e_vignette
https://academic.oup.com/endo/article-abstract/145/11/5068/2500374?redirectedFrom=fulltext
https://www.aimspress.com/article/doi/10.3934/molsci.2020003?viewType=HTML
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27529275/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9372493/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9612638/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15640517/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11382798/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2133086/
https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/biochemistry-genetics-and-molecular-biology/type-v-collag
en
https://journals.biologists.com/jcs/article/128/19/3525/55189/Collagen-VI-at-a-glance
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/9438378/ #:~:text=While%20the%20function%20of%20collagen
,the%20smooth%20muscle%20cell%20phenotype.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15667640/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8718737/https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/neuroscience/collagen-type-11
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8399689/
https://www.livescience.com/does-vegan-collagen-actually-work
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8287628/ #:~:text=Collagen%20type%20II%20is
%20a,key%20role%20in%20chondrocyte%20function.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6579750/ #:~:text=Type%20III%20collagen%20is
%20found,association%20with%20type%20I%20collagen.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10290068/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2278680/
https://www.endocrine.org/clinical-practice-guidelines/vitamin-d-for-prevention-of-disease
https://consumer-choices.com/vitamin-d3-k2/
Dr. Lani’s Bone Health Guide: available for purchase on Amazon:
https://a.co/d/dwEWd9F
I am certified through Dr. Lani.
If you wish to read the syllabus for ISCD Bone Health Course, where I learned a large portion of this information? I can email the outline it to you: 286 pages.
Please email me at Drjmilus@gmail.com.
Collagen fills in gaps in Trabecular Bone: The Vertebrae
The 3D structure of the collagen fibril network in human trabecular bone: Relation to trabecular
organization - ScienceDirect
https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/immunology-and-microbiology/trabecular-bone
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S8756328214003901
Mechanics of load on the trabecular bone of the spine and how it responds:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5101038/ #:~:text=Trabecular%20bone%20tissue
%20is%20a,in%20the%20vertebral%20bodies%20

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9331845/

Reasoning behind The Ingredients of Bone Health Tea:

Green Tea:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2754215/ #:~:text=Epidemiological%20evidence%20has%20shown%20an,their%20risk%20of%20osteoporotic%20fractures.

Red Raspberry:

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10934067/

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8431376/

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5910651/

Oat Straw:
https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/oat-straw-extract

https://www.learningherbs.com/blog/calming-herbs .tab=0

Stinging nettle:

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9253158/

Hibiscus:

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5613902/

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8623072/

Horsetail:

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17435951/

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10929570/

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10016360/ #:~:text=Luteolin%2C%20a%20flavone%20that%20is,significant%20value%20in%20spain%20management.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5635727/

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37481929/
The 3D structure of the collagen fibril network in human trabecular bone: Relation to trabecular organization - ScienceDirect

Labs, Labs, Labs…Again.
BASIC LAB TESTS: (most already run)

1. CBC
2. Comprehensive blood chemistry panel
3. Vitamin D (25 hydroxyvitamin D or 25 (OH)D)
4. TSH (thyroid)

Additional Lab Tests (ordering depends on History, but always before taking any bone med)

5. PTH-intact (parathyroid function)
6. Calcium (serum calcium, ionized calcium) High? No Tymlos/Forteo)
7. 24-hr urine test (calcium and creatinine)
8. GFR (glomerular filtration rate)
9. Creatinine (CCr or CrCl)
10. Magnesium RBC (best magnesium test)
11. Phosphorus
12. Celiac Profile (malabsorption)
13. Hormones (estradiol, total and free testosterone, SHBG, DHEA, progesterone)
14. Cortisol (stress hormone, eats bone)
15. Homocysteine (sign of inflammation, factor in heart and bone disease)
16. HS-CRP (high-sensitivity C reactive protein)
17. Bone Activity Markers (Are you losing, and if so, how fast? If so, repeating after 6-12 mos)
Must do a baseline before starting any meds
Bone Formation Markers:
*osteocalcin
*bone specific Alkaline phosphatase
* PINP (pro collagen type 1 N-terminal propertied)

Bone Resorption Markers (urine tests):
*NTx (collagen type 1 cross-linked T telopeptide, serum or urine)
*CTx (collagen type 1 cross-linked C telopeptide, serum or urine)
* DPD (deoxypyridinoline cross links, urine. < accurate, do later)
18. ESR (Erythrocyte sedimentation rate)
19. Prolactin
20. Protein Electrophoresis (r/o multiple myeloma)
21. Calcitriol (1,25 dihydroxyvitamin D or 1,25 (OH)2D
22. Lipid Peroxides and 8OH2dG
23. Lipoprotein A (seldom checked, new, very important)
24. ELISA Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay (B4 Evenity and during)
25. Bone specific alkaline phosphatase
26. Folate, B 12 and B6 ???

Plant bioactive molecules could play key preventive and therapeutic roles in chronological aging and the pathogenesis of many chronic diseases, often accompanied by increased oxidative stress and low-grade inflammation. Dietary antioxidants, including genkwanin, could decrease oxidative stress and t...

03/28/2025

Bone health tea recipe:
Decaf green tea, hibiscus, horsetail, stinging nettle, red raspberry leaf, and oat straw.
Research it online if you want my reasoning. Use equal amounts and make in a tea ball or jar with a cheese cloth bag. I buy the ingredients online, and mix in volume. I drink 1-2 classes/cups per day.
This increases the body’s uptake of Collagen and calcium into the bones.