The Root Cause Medicine Podcast Osteoporosis: Your Options Beyond Medications
Jan 14, 2025
42:30
In today's episode of The Root Cause Medicine Podcast, Dr. Carrie Jones sits down with Dr. Doug Lucas, CEO and Founder of Optimal Bone Health, to discuss groundbreaking approaches to reversing osteoporosis naturally. You'll hear them discuss:
- How to properly test and interpret bone health markers
- Why traditional bone density scans aren't enough
- The crucial role of hormones in bone health
- Why medications shouldn't be your first option
- The truth about reversing osteoporosis naturally
Dr. Lucas is a double board certified physician specializing in Osteoporosis Reversal and founder of Optimal Human Health MD. After nearly a decade in orthopedic surgery, he gained fellowship training and board certification in antiaging and regenerative medicine. Through his nationwide telehealth practice and popular YouTube channel "The Doctor Doug Show," he helps patients reverse osteoporosis naturally using comprehensive, evidence-based approaches.
Labs Mentioned
- DXA Scan
- REMS Ultrasound
- CTX (C-telopeptide)
- P1NP (Procollagen Type 1 N-Terminal Propeptide)
- FSH (Follicle Stimulating Hormone)
- Estradiol Testing
- Comprehensive Hormone Panel
Guest Details:
- Dr. Doug Lucas' LinkedIn, YouTube
- Optimal Human Health MD Website
- February Osteoporosis Retreat Registration
Rupa Health Details:
- Rupa Health's Website, LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube
- Rupa Health Reference Guide & Magazine
- Dr. Carrie Jones Website, Instagram, Facebook & TikTok
Timestamps
03:09 - Is It Possible to Reverse Osteoporosis?
04:05 - The Journey to Bone Loss
05:58 - Understanding Bone Testing Methods
10:28 - Decoding T-Scores and Z-Scores
13:38 - Bone Turnover Markers Explained
21:37 - Dr. Lucas' Approach to Reversing Osteoporosis
26:20 - The Role of Hormone Therapy
33:07 - Cycling Progesterone Post-Menopause
36:14 - Understanding Bone Medications
40:15 - Where to Find Dr. Lucas