In a recent newsletter you wrote about the effectiveness of strontium for increasing bone density. However, I have a concern about its use. We know that fluoride has been advised for women with low bone density. Fluoride, as we know, does increase bone density but of a very inferior quality of bone, so much so that hip fractures were more prevalent with fluoride supplementation than without fluoride. Since your article does not mention the quality of the bone through strontium supplementation, I am wondering if there is any information available on strontium’s effect on bone quality. Thank you for any help you may be able to give in regard to the quality of bone brought on by strontium supplementation.

As you probably know, Dr. Robert Atkins passed away just a few months ago. Dr. Atkins is best known for bringing attention to the high-protein, high-fat approach to weight loss and overall good health. His ideas flew in the face of “popular” opinion that a high-carbohydrate diet was the best approach, and for years Dr. Atkins battled against mainstream name-calling and mudslinging. Then, a few months before his untimely death, Dr. Atkins finally began getting the respect he deserved.

Last month, I told you how Echinacea root could help lower your risk of catching SARS-or reduce its severity if the unthinkable should happen. But I have to admit that I did have some reservations about making this recommendation -not because I doubt the value of Echinacea, but because I know that not all Echinacea is the same.

Now, before all you men start thinking that women have an unfair advantage in detecting and reducing their cancer risk, let’s take a minute to even the score: You can determine your own risk of prostate cancer by testing yourself for two major risk factors. And if your test results aren’t as favorable as you’d like, just like women, you can make a few simple diet changes and take certain supplements to lower your risk.

If you’re an average woman, your risk of breast cancer is one in eight. But why be “average”? You can significantly reduce your risk of breast, uterine, and other estrogen-related cancers right now with foods and selected supplements.

IN THIS ISSUE: You’re just 24 hours away from discovering-and reducing-your breast cancer risk; Men: Detect and reduce your prostate cancer risk with these simple tests; Buyer beware: Are you really getting all the Echinacea protection you’re paying for?; Some sources still don’t get it-protein isn’t the enemy; Strontium for osteoporosis: No bones about it;