Well Beyond 40 How to Maintain Strong Bones for Life with JJ Virgin
Bone health isn't all about calcium! In today's podcast episode, JJ breaks down everything you need to know about bone health so you can keep your bones strong and healthy for years to come.
Listen as JJ explains why it's important to reduce your stress levels and maintain a good acid-alkaline balance, as well as the type of exercise that's best for building strong bones. JJ also shares why prevention is key when it comes to osteoporosis, plus the nutrients you should be consuming to strengthen your bones. Find out exactly how to optimize your bone health!
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Main Points From Today’s Episode
- It’s crucial to maintain a good acid-alkaline balance. A good way to do that is by eating plenty of non-starchy veggies, especially deep green leafies.
- Stress can lead to the breakdown of muscle and bone. JJ's top tips for managing stress include tapping, meditation, and burst training.
- The right types of fats, like omega-3 fats from fish oil, can help with bone remodeling. Not only that, fish oil can also help with hormone receptor sensitivity, which is key when you're going through menopause and hormones like estrogen and progesterone are beginning to decline.
Episode Play-By-Play
[1:06] JJ often gets asked about bone health.
[3:09] Listener’s review on iTunes
[4:59] When eliminating dairy, many people worry about their bones.
[6:22] It’s not all about calcium!
[7:07] It’s crucial to maintain a good acid-alkaline balance.
[8:11] You should be getting 5 to 10 servings of non-starchy veggies every day.
[9:05] Stress can lead to the breakdown of muscle and bone.
[11:01] Not only is it important to eat enough protein, it's also important to digest your protein well.
[12:18] Collagen is key to building strong bones.
[12:36] The right types of fat can help with bone remodeling.
[13:24] Omega-3 fats, like those in fish oil, can also help with hormone receptor sensitivity.
[14:15] Why you should do bone mineral density testing early on
[15:16] Vitamin D is critical because it helps your body absorb calcium.
[16:00] Ideal Vitamin D levels
[16:29] Vitamin K directs calcium to the right places in your body.
[17:20] The impact that hypothyroidism can have on your bones
[18:58] The best type of exercise for strong bones
[19:29] How to figure out how much magnesium you need
[21:20] If you want to lose weight faster, here’s the two-word secret: Extra Fiber!
[22:20] Listener’s’ question: How do I get better at burst training and resistance training?
[24:40] Everything counts: start with ten minutes a day, five days a week.
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JJ Virgin 7-Day Stop, Drop & Swap Challenge
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