My ebook on recovering from anorexia is coming out this month. I wanted to touch on an aspect that I felt was helpful to my recovery. Dr. John Demartini and his collapse work with patients has helped me a lot in my life. His book the Breakthrough Experience should be on everybody’s shelf. I read it when I was in my late twenties. A doctor colleague friend of mine collapsed my life over coffee once and it really shifted my perspective of things. At the time, I was with a boyfriend who ended up being such a mirror reflection of mine. His books really are meant to bring you to more love and acceptance of yourself and shift your perspctives to a more balanced perspective. 

In my ebook which is titled Putting the Puzzle Together: Gathering up my Lost Soul Pieces to Heal my Anorexia Nervosa I talk about the collapse process and how it has been helpful to me in my life. I talk specifically about my grief over not having a family and how i have had to collapse that perspective and see where I feel like I have a family.  I treat my patients like they are part of my family. I worry about my patients like they are part of my family If anything feels like a crisis for them, I feel it like they are part of my family.

I have a number of plants in my apartment, I almost treat them like they are part of my family. I maximize their light, position them for their best growth, repot them and move them to the to a bigger pot when necessary. So in a microway, it is like having my own plant family.    I talk to my plants like they are my own children. I love that they bless my sacred space of an apartment.

Lastly I had the experience of being a mother when I was in Seattle going to school. I worked part time as a nanny when I was doing my naturopathic medical degree. For three years, I was blessed to be the nanny for the Nilsen’s (Trish and Nick) who now live on Whidbey Island. I got to take care of Sophie who was a 6 month old baby when I first got the job, Katie who was 3 and Christian who was 6. I was their nanny for three years so I had plenty of time to change diapers, I took Katie to swimming lessons and kicked the soccer ball in the back yard with Chris. I even took Sophie to the beach when she was older so I did have the opportunity to be a mother. 

I thank God for the experience of being a mother only if for a short time. The mother was so organized so it was easy for me to step into the role and be their part time nanny. I collapse my perceptions and it helps me be grateful for my life. Thank you God for all my blessings.

I am excited to let you know that I will be releasing my ebook hopefully this month on healing from anorexia. I waited a long time to write this book. I was hospitalized when I was in grade seven and when I was in grade nine with anorexia nervosa. My love of sports got me past anorexia when I was in hiigh school. When you can change your focus to something positive and get it off of your addictive tendencies it can really help with overcoming an eating disorder. In my ebook I talk about some of the catalaysts for anorexia- the peer problems I experienced when I was growing up, the anxiety I suffered from, my high sensitivity level to my environment, and my lack of self worth and self esteem. My book focuses on how taking the journey to know yourself, love and accept yourself can get you on a healing path of recovery. Elements that were involved with my recovery included being mindful and really expressing my feeling when I felt hurt by others. I had to identify belief system that were operating when I had anorexia. A big one was ‘I do not have to punish myself for not being perfect by not meeting my physical needs of nourishment.’ Perfectionism is a challenge to get past in anorexia, I write a whole chapter on perfectionism and anorexia in my ebook. Loving and accepting all parts of yourself is imperative if you suffer from anorexia. Through that journey of love for yourself you will find yourself healing and moving forward. You are meant to shine in your life. You are worthy of everything that you are wanting in your life. You just have to believe it. I will let you know when you can buy my ebook on my website. I am really proud of this book that I have written.  Much love, Dr. Robin Vinge   If you want to work with me go to www.robinvinge.com then click on contact to be led to my Jane booking site. I am a registered naturopathic doctor in the province of Alberta. I am doing telemedicine currently on the Jane platform. I also hold a meditation on Zoom Tues nights at 8 pm if you are interested. Email me at rvinge@telus.net and I can send you the Zoom link to connect.

I wanted to add a few more notes on help for osteoporosis. These are summit notes from the Osteoporosis Summit in 2022. Bone Density Test 0-1 is normal; -1–2.5= osteopenia; lower than -2.5 =osteoporosis. Margie Bissinger wrote Happy Bones which is a good resource. Bone Fit in Canada by Dr. Sherri Betz (drsherribetz.com for safe yoga/pilates). 10 reps is appropriate if you are working something hard. Ntx ctx bone markers are good showing if you are actively losing bone you can test frequently. Peak bone is at age 30. Trabecular bone score is density plus density plus bone quality. If you have Dexa done ask for this. You need to do balance exercises and resistance exercises Project healthy Bones.

If you have Osteoporosis avoid forward bending with yoga. Avoid extreme postures like extreme/rotation postures or extreme side bending.

Do Tai Chi- balance exercises, balance on one leg. Gently go up and down on toes and heels. Gentle jumping pump pump. Use bands walk sideways. Do squats for hips. Getting up out of a chair. Gentle lunges. Walking sideways.  Strontium is a heavy element so artificially elevates bone density so caution interpreting bone density results if you are on it. Calcium in food first. Aim for 1500 mg max.

K2 (MK 4 from animal products shows fx reduction 45 mg bid and MK7-from natt0 180 mcg bid)- puts calcium in bones- take separately from calcium and magnesium. K1 from green leafy vegetables helps with flexibility of bones.

Magnesium is important for bone health. You can soak your feet in transdermal Magnesium.

90% of people have low stomach acid and that is required to absorb calcium. Citrate and microcrystalline hydroxyapatite calcium are the best sources. I also like AlgaeCal as a supplement for osteoporosis support. To discuss this topic further, please reach out to me.

I am a registered naturopathic doctor in the province of Alberta. I practice telemedicine on the Jane portal. To see a list of my services go to www.robinvinge.com then click on contact to be led to my Jane portal. Thank you and kind regards, Dr. Robin Vinge, ND 4034670039