Hi Paulette- We buy our bones from the same farmer that we buy our organic grassfed beef. We prefer the raw beef bones as we buy them in 2lb- 2.5lb bags. Quite a substantial amount for making a good broth. A cooked chicken just doesn't have the volume if you are making lots of broth like we do.

We also save all of our bones from the table. Tbones, rib bones, turkey bones etc. We just throw them in the freezer until we are ready to make soup.

People from all cultures have been giving broth to their sick as a cure for so many diseases. I wouldn't worry too much about the fact that it is heated. If Lam is selling supplements he probably doesn't want people making broth.

The muscle wasting has more to do with adrenal function and sodium/potassium. My last report from ARL reveals that I am no longer catabolizing my own protein. I was instructed to increase dietary protein by 15% plus follow the supplement and diet program. My sodium/potassium ratio has improved in 7 months.

Here is a good article on bone broth
http://www.townsendletter.com/FebMarch2005/broth0205.htm
We simmer our broth for 24 hours.

Paulette- Just do an online search for organic beef farm and your city or county. That is how I found both of my beef farmers. Many organic farmers have websites and sell beef or chicken in bulk.

If this doesn't work try your local farmers market. Many farmers know each other. One farmer who I buy my chickens from introduced me to another farmer where I get my free range eggs. Just keep looking online, farmers markets and health food stores also may know.

I ate the bone broth for the last 10 months everyday. Plus I did the NB with the supplements for the past 7 months. I really think it was a combination of good diet, digestive enzymes and supplements. The bone broth is a super food for sure. Both my hubby and I miss it as it is too hot to have the stove on for 24 hours. As soon as summer is over I will be back to some good broth.