Daughter, Mother, Bone Density

A great project

Bone density is developed throughout childhood. Your child’s best chance at lifelong health depends on what you do now.

Artsy featured a memorial photo project by Lebohang Kganye in which the photographer commemorates her mother’s life. As I looked at the photos, I realized this was an ideal opportunity to discuss bone density. You can put your family’s photos side-by-side and make the same comparisons. If you see the changes that we detail here, it is the time to make changes.

The daughter’s photo below is considered cute and elfish, but it is not a good change from her mother’s healthy build. When we look at three generations of women now, the stages of change are usually very pronounced. Go back in your family photo album as far as you can. If you see these changes, it is a good time to start focusing, especially for children.

When my mom was in her mid-70s, we realized that she was losing height. I changed her diet to a nutrient-dense diet with fermented foods. First, we removed all processed foods from pancake batter to her whole wheat breads, supplemented with healthy fats such as raw butter from a nearby biodynamic farm, and added tai chi and saunas. Fortunately, she was always very active, horseback riding through her 70s (until her horse had to retire), so she was strong when she began all of this.

By the time mom was 81, her bones were fine. A mental decline that had kicked in at the end of her 70s was REVERSED! And she learned conversational Chinese from her tai chi coach, in addition to brushing up on her French and German.

In children, look for a lack of gaps between their baby teeth. There must be health-looking gaps with even spaces (not gaps due to jammed teeth).

For children, the key factors include 1) nutrient-dense food, 2) vigorous physical exercise, and 3) avoidance of toxins in food, soaps, home, etc.

Interestingly, when I suggest myo munchee devices and mouth exercises for children, their parents usually decide to get them for themselves! I should get a commission from that company because I always recommend them, but they are the only silicone device that I can find (other companies advertise it, but they use PVC, too).

Anyhow, I thought this photo series fabulous! It also inspired me to try something similar with our family.