I am a double board-certified Doctor of Oriental/Integrative Medicine, licensed as a primary care provider in California, Founder of OCO Health and Opal Health & author of The Healthy Bones Cookbook. ABOUT THE HEALTHY BONES COOKBOOK
Drugs that claim to prevent or redress bone loss can actually cause bones to crumble and break. Calcium supplements, fortified processed food, and pasteurized dairy d
on't work because the calcium in them doesn't reach our bones. Coauthors Dr. Laura Kelly and Helen Bryman Kelly, daughter and mother, have a firm grasp on the disciplines concerned with bone health, including nutrient absorption and bone metabolism. They offer readers a natural, effective, and safe approach to conserving bone mass and building healthy bones by creating a personalized nutrition plan that includes eating the right foods in the right combinations. The authors’ quest for a natural, effective, safe way to prevent and treat bone loss began after 20 years of frustration, during which Helen tried supplements and several popular dietary approaches to arrest bone loss, only to see her bones continue to deteriorate year by year. Drawing on her knowledge of metabolic science and a rigorous examination of current research, Laura created a unique diet-based approach to bone health that allowed Helen’s body to absorb the nutrients that are naturally present in whole foods. Helen has been following her personal nutrition plan for four years and has stopped her bone loss completely―without taking any pharmaceuticals. Part One of the book begins with a primer on bone metabolism, including the roles of individual vitamins, minerals, and enzymes that can help build strong bones. Building on this knowledge and more, the authors provide a framework and worksheets so readers can use the recipes and work with their doctors to create their personal nutrition plan for skeletal health. The book includes more than 100 bone-health recipes ranging from sauces and small plates to soups, salads, and main dishes, drinks and desserts. The authors also explain how to make staple ingredients such as ghee and bone health vinegar and how to grow shiitake mushrooms―an important source of vitamin D. Readers can count on their personal nutrition plans and the Kellys’ recipes to provide food that helps calcium reach, and potentially strengthen, their bones. ABOUT DR. LAURA KELLY
I have been practicing Chinese medicine -acupuncture, herbal medicine, and nutrition - for 5 years, and am a Doctor of Integrative Medicine. My approach can be considered a Functional Medicine approach, as I will analyze, understand, and treat your health from the bottom up. Functional Chinese medicine can be applied to any condition, as well as simply prevention, and can be used by anyone, young, old or anywhere in between. It can also be used in conjunction with Western medicine, and works exceptionally well in this complementary form. Chinese medical philosophy makes no distinction between the mind and the body; this medicine is applicable to mental issues, a wonderful gentle treatment for anxiety. This is a medicine without side-effects, so there is nothing to fear and no downside. The only thing you can expect is feeling better!
