About Jerry Ryan, Ph.D. Expertise I have a Doctorate in Natural Health and I am well-versed in a wide range of topics within that field. I teach individuals and group classes on nutrition, diet, nutritional supplements, juicing, fasting, exercise, aromatherapy, herbs, massage, meditation, relaxation techniques, stress management, anti-aging, etc. However, I am not a physician and cannot diagnose conditions or prescribe treatments/medication. But, I can make recommendations and refer you to appropriate information sources for the proper courses of action.
Experience Prior to my education as a Doctor of Natural Health, I worked for over 20 years as a member of the trauma/transplant surgical teams at Walter Reed Army Medical Center, the Oregon Health Sciences University Hospital, and other facilities from coast-to-coast. I also have extensive training in exercise and nutrition, having trained for over 20 years as a bodybuilder and martial artist. I have been taught by Taekwondo coaches from the Olympics and Black Belt Hall of Fame members and I have trained with athletes from the World Wrestling Federation.
Organizations I belong to the American Nutriceutical Association and Health Innovators International. I also belong to the local Chamber of Commerce, Rotary International, and the Benevolent and Protective Order of the Elks.
Publications Black Belt magazine; Inside Kung Fu magazine; Paraplegia News / PN Magazine; The Accord, the Journal of Spinal Cord Injuries Australia
Education/Credentials I have a Bachelor's degree, a Master's degree, and a Ph.D. degree in Natural Health. I have served as a member of the Alternative Medicine Advisory Board for the Veterans Administration Network 20; I have been a member on the Institutional Review Board for Portland VA Medical Center; I have also served as a member of the PVA Education Foundation Board based in Washington, DC.; I am currently a Trainer for Healthy Lifestyles for the Disabled through the Oregon Office on Disability & Health.
Awards and Honors Who’s Who in the West, 1992; Who’s Who for Business Professionals, 2004
Past/Present Clients Guest speaker at Nike World Headquarters, 2004
Question Dear Expert,
Good Day!
I would like to get your help to learn “How to increase the Bone Density”
I am 22 (male) and have started running as exercise form the last 15 days but I am feeling my legs stressed (somewhat tiredness and pain in the legs).
I think my all bones (including teeth) are suffering the same problem(less bone density).
What diet should I take to overcome this all. However, I am taking milk regularly.
Also please advise what causes of less density of bones are. I think masturbation is the main cause as I am masturbating from the age of 14. As due to masturbation much Protein is wasted in shape of semen so I am facing the deficiency of Protein. Am I right?
Yours truly,
Rizwan
Answer I believe that the soreness in your legs is a simple response to the new workload that you've placed on them through running. It should resolve itself after you've been running a while.
I doubt that you have any bone density loss at your age. Bone density loss is more typical in women at older ages. Weight-bearing exercises prevent bone density loss. Calcium is the key factor in bone density, not protein. Therefore, your masturbation has nothing to do with any feeling of less bone density.
Thank you for your question, Rizwan. I hope that my answer has helped you.
