The Bone Coach Osteoporosis & Bone Health Podcast

BoneCoach™ Osteoporosis & Osteopenia - In this interview with Dr. Ryan Wohlfert, we discuss pain, posture, spinal health, and more.=>>FREE Stronger Bones Masterclass (Gain Access Now!)=>>FREE 7-Day Osteoporosis Kickstart=>>Apply to join the Stronger Bones Solution Program w/ the BoneCoach™ Team***Topics Covered2:20: How did you become interested in this field… what led you to help people improve their spinal health and chronic pain?7:29: What is chiropractic care?13:13: Is chiropractic care safe for people with osteoporosis?22:42: Why hyper-kyphosis in elderly leads to decreased lifespan (can take up to 15 years off your life)23:40: The relationship between the spine, posture, and bone health (especially the gut, lungs, and brain)24:32: What are some common misconceptions people have about your field and how it relates to their health?25:02: How brain neurology plays a major role in causing poor bone health & chronic pain (including headaches, migraines, neuropathy, chronic fatigue, spinal pain, sciatica…)27:14: The things people in chronic pain are doing to “fix” their pain (ie drugs, medications, surgery) that are HIGHLY INEFFECTIVE31:52: How can people naturally break-free from pain, and optimize their bone health and performance by focusing on the spine?34:07: How can people find your work?***Resources MentionedFind all resources mentioned and show notes @=>>https://bonecoach.com/dr-ryan-wohlfert-spine-and-mind***What can you do to support your bone health and this podcast?1. Hit the “Subscribe” Button. 2. Leave a review. Thank you! 🙂3. Tell a friend.

BoneCoach™ Osteoporosis & Osteopenia - In this interview with Dr. Beverly Yates, we explore diabetes, its impact on the body, and how it can affect your bones and contribute to osteoporosis.=>>FREE Stronger Bones Masterclass (Gain Access Now!)=>>FREE 7-Day Osteoporosis Kickstart=>>Apply to join the Stronger Bones Solution Program w/ the BoneCoach™ Team***Topics Covered2:57: What's your story? How did you get into this field?5:17: What is diabetes, what are the different types, and what causes it?8:50: When people hear the words insulin resistance, what does that mean?10:53: What are the contributors to diabetes? Is it just rising blood sugar?13:37: What are some of the complications that come with diabetes?16:25: Why is it that diabetes and blood sugar issues might impact osteoporosis?18:27: How do fatigue and lower energy play into osteoporosis?19:58: How do diabetes and blood sugar swings (especially while someone is sleeping) affect the quality of their sleep?22:23: What do blood sugar swings look like throughout the day?27:40: What is the Yates protocol?29:45: How can people find your work?***Resources MentionedFind all resources mentioned and show notes @=>>https://bonecoach.com/dr-beverly-yates-osteoporosis-diabetes***What can you do to support your bone health and this podcast?1. Hit the “Subscribe” Button. 2. Leave a review. Thank you! 🙂3. Tell a friend.

BoneCoach™ Osteoporosis & Osteopenia - In this interview with Functional Medicine Practitioner, Betty Murray PhD-C, MS, CN, we discuss estrogen, hormone therapy, testosterone, DHEA, gut health, osteoporosis, and why your blood tests may not give you the full picture.=>>FREE Stronger Bones Masterclass (Gain Access Now!)=>>FREE 7-Day Osteoporosis Kickstart=>>Apply to join the Stronger Bones Solution Program w/ the BoneCoach™ Team***Topics Covered2:53: Estrogen replacement may not be an option for some women... what are the reasons hormone therapy may not be the right fit for someone and what are the options they have to help minimize bone loss and stimulate bone formation if that’s the case?6:55: Anabolic pathways, DHEA, testosterone13:07: One of the things you’re currently researching is the complex interaction of women’s sex hormones and IBS… How does gut health affect our hormone levels?21:31: If we don’t have good gut health, obviously it will affect our ability to absorb nutrients… why is it not always the case that when someone gets blood work completed through their doctor, it’s not always telling of nutrient sufficiency… in fact, there may be a functional deficiency present. How do you know this? How can you tell?22:30: Sufficiency in the serum doesn’t mean sufficiency inside the cell.***Resources MentionedFind all resources mentioned and show notes @=>>https://bonecoach.com/functional-medicine-betty-murray***What can you do to support your bone health and this podcast?1. Hit the “Subscribe” Button. 2. Leave a review. Thank you! 🙂3. Tell a friend.

BoneCoach™ Osteoporosis & Osteopenia - In this Part II of our Bone Health and Echolight interview with Dr. Kimberly Zambito, we explore the clinical use of R.E.M.S. technology (Radiofrequency Echographic Multi Spectrometry) technology and Echolight, an emerging technology for the diagnosis and monitoring of osteoporosis.=>>FREE Stronger Bones Masterclass (Gain Access Now!)=>>FREE 7-Day Osteoporosis Kickstart=>>Apply to join the Stronger Bones Solution Program w/ the BoneCoach™ Team***Topics Covered3:40: What is the Echolight? How do you describe Echolight to patients?4:30: Is it the same as a DXA scan?5:53: Is it better than a DXA scan?10:25: How long does an Echolight REMS evaluation take?12:15: Why do I have to have a separate appointment for the Echolight and the review/consultation?13:31: What do I do to prepare for the Echolight scan?14:41: Is it uncomfortable?15:39: Do I need to bring my DXA?16:14: Do you scan the wrist?16:41: What if I have a total hip joint?17:10: What if I have a spine fracture?17:44: How do you use the information?28:04: Take home message to patients?31:27: Where can people find you Dr. Zambito?***Resources MentionedFind all resources mentioned and show notes @=>>https://bonecoach.com/osteoporosis-testing-echolight-rems-dr-kimberly-zambito***What can you do to support your bone health and this podcast?1. Hit the “Subscribe” Button. 2. Leave a review. Thank you! 🙂3. Tell a friend.

BoneCoach™ Osteoporosis & Osteopenia - In this interview with Prednisone Pharmacist, Dr. Megan Milne, we discuss the #1 medication contributing to bone loss and osteoporosis, the short and long-term implications of use, how it works against you, and what you can do about it for the long-term health of your skeleton.=>>FREE Stronger Bones Masterclass (Gain Access Now!)=>>FREE 7-Day Osteoporosis Kickstart=>>Apply to join the Stronger Bones Solution Program w/ the BoneCoach™ Team***Topics Covered3:14: How did you become the Prednisone Pharmacist?7:53: What surprised you the most about taking prednisone?8:10: Prednisone side effects9:19: When you found out that you had to take prednisone long-term, what were you worried about?13:00: How does prednisone cause bone loss and osteoporosis?19:38: What do the doctors who prescribe prednisone recommend?21:00: Risks vs. Benefits 24:14: What have you found out about prednisone that they didn’t teach you in pharmacy school? (Myths)25:33: Bone loss happens quickly26:56: Vertebral (spine) fractures are the most common28:35: Drug-induced nutrient depletion is more than just calcium32:32: Is it possible to ever taper off of Prednisone through improvement in diet and lifestyle?33:21: Where can people find you?***Resources MentionedFind all resources mentioned and show notes @=>>https://bonecoach.com/osteoporosis-prednisone-pharmacist***What can you do to support your bone health and this podcast?1. Hit the “Subscribe” Button. 2. Leave a review. Thank you! 🙂3. Tell a friend.

In this engaging discussion, Alex Exposito from BoneCoach™, a specialist in osteoporosis, teams up with representatives from Echolight Medical, who are pioneers in advanced bone health technology. They dive into REMS technology, an innovative ultrasound method promising improved diagnosis and monitoring of osteoporosis. The conversation highlights the limitations of traditional DEXA scans, the advantages of the REMS approach, and how bone quality assessment can significantly enhance patient care while eliminating radiation exposure.

BoneCoach™ Osteoporosis & Osteopenia - In my interview with Dr. Christine Schaffner we discuss heavy metals, osteoporosis detoxification, lyme disease and so much more.=>>FREE Stronger Bones Masterclass (Gain Access Now!)=>>FREE 7-Day Osteoporosis Kickstart=>>Apply to join the Stronger Bones Solution Program w/ the BoneCoach™ Team***Topics Covered02:10 - Who is Dr. Christine Schaffner07:40 - What are heavy metals?09:20 - High blood levels of mercury or aluminum means you’ve had a toxic acute exposure.09:55 - Heavy metals can be lodged in different body tissues: brain, heart, nerves, gut, connective tissue, and more.11:15 - Dental amalgams are a significant source of mercury. Don’t chelate until removed!13:35 - Lead and osteoporosis and menopause17:20 - Cadmium’s effect on bone formation and kidney function20:10 - Aluminum23:50 - Preferred method of testing for heavy metals24:35 - Supporting the body through detoxification with glutathione, foot baths, colon hydrotherapy, binders26:10 - We need minerals as cofactors for many of the enzymes for detoxification25:10 - The utility of HTMA27:15 - What are the pathways for ridding our bodies of heavy metals30:10 - Binders: chlorella, clays, zeolites, charcoal, modified citrus pectin. 30-60 minutes before a meal.31:10 - We need to protect the kidneys. Gut inflammation will put more burden on the kidneys.32:40 - When dealing with heavy metals, it’s well worth your resources to work with someone who knows how to handle them because you can make things worse if not.33:10 - If you have mercury amalgams visit a biological dentist to have them removed (you can find one near you at IAOMT.org).38:45 - What are some of the daily practices to maintain a detoxified body?41:00 - Footbath for detox42:10 - Dr. Schaeffner explains Lyme disease and osteoporosis48:40 - How do you determine if you have Lyme Disease?50:30 - Where can you find Dr. Schaffner (drchristineschaffner.com, spectrum of health podcast)***Resources MentionedFind all resources mentioned and show notes @=>>https://bonecoach.com/heavy-metals-osteoporosis-christine-schaffner/***What can you do to support your bone health and this podcast?1. Hit the “Subscribe” Button. 2. Leave a review. Thank you! 🙂3. Tell a friend.CreditsMusic from https://filmmusic.io "Werq" by Kevin MacLeod https://incompetech.com)License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0)

BoneCoach™ Osteoporosis & Osteopenia - In this interview with Dr. Lora Giangregorio PhD, we discuss evidence-based approaches to building bone, reducing fracture risk, and properly exercising with osteoporosis.=>>FREE Stronger Bones Masterclass (Gain Access Now!)=>>FREE 7-Day Osteoporosis Kickstart=>>Apply to join the Stronger Bones Solution Program w/ the BoneCoach™ Team***Topics Covered2:18 - Who is Dr. Lora Giangregorio6:18 - Two different types of stimuli: muscle pulling on bone and impact. The most effective interventions use one or both in combination.7:02 - How different sports affect your bones (including tennis)8:27 - “The exercise program that a person with osteoporosis would do isn’t that different than one that someone that doesn’t have osteoporosis would do” (with the exception of activities that increase fracture)11:48 - Impact exercises are hard to introduce for those who haven’t done it before12:22 - Muscle pulls on bone to make them stronger13:42 - What types of exercise builds bone? Research says resistance training and dynamic impact14:09 - Swimmers and long-distance running don’t provide varied impact15:04 - Best rep range and percentage of effort for bone-building?15:48 - If just starting resistance training… start with good form and lower weight then build from there.17:22 - The studies that show an effect are more intense in the 5-10 range.20:45 - Can you target specific areas with exercise, or does bone-building occur universally? Bone response tends to be site-specific.21:39 - Spine has much more trabecular bone which is much more metabolically active and likely to respond first. Harder in femoral neck.24:53 - Liftmor study: types of lifts used26:29 - Two things for preventing fracture? Increase bone strength and reduce applied loads29:15 - Why it’s tricky to interpret spinal bone density over time? Be wary of big changes in short periods of time.29:52 - Osteoarthritis, spinal stenosis, scoliosis, ankylosing spondylitis… working around.32:30 - As the risk increases… so too does the need for an exercise physiologist.33:38 - What is BoneFit? 2-day workshop for exercise physiologists and physical therapists to help reduce risk of fracture.38:41 - “Twisty or flexy”... a new medical term! (jk)39:08 - Lora’s work with Osteoporosis Canada40:43 - What’s the “one” exercise program for everyone with osteoporosis.48:50 - Axial loading (overhead lifts) with vertebral fracture… proceed with caution.51:27 - Hopping and jumping for BMD… what to do first.53:41 - Weighted vests. Why Lora wouldn’t go out walking with one.58:30 - Where you can find Lora and her work.***Resources MentionedFind all resources mentioned and show notes @=>>https://bonecoach.com/osteoporosis-exercises-lora-giangregorio/***What can you do to support your bone health and this podcast?1. Hit the “Subscribe” Button. 2. Leave a review. Thank you! 🙂3. Tell a friend.CreditsMusic from https://filmmusic.io "Werq" by Kevin MacLeod https://incompetech.com)License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0)

BoneCoach™ Osteoporosis & Osteopenia - In this interview with Marcelle Pick OB/GYN NP FMP, we discuss the impact of hormones  & adrenals on our health, our bones, and osteoporosis, and steps we can take to improve.=>>FREE Stronger Bones Masterclass (Gain Access Now!)=>>FREE 7-Day Osteoporosis Kickstart=>>Apply to join the Stronger Bones Solution Program w/ the BoneCoach™ Team***Topics Covered2:09 - Who is Marcelle Pick?5:02 - Women’s hormones and how they influence the body and the bones (estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, DHEA).7:05 - Cortisol effects on our hormones, digestion, bones, gut health, thyroid, and more.10:04 - Seeing more younger women go into early menopause (40-50)11:54 - Hormones during and after menopause (lower estrogen, progesterone, DHEA)13:32 - Hormone replacement therapy and the 2001 Women’s Health Initiative Study15:13 - Hormones do help bones.16:30 - “Anyone that’s menopausal is going to have their hormones tanked”...where to start if you’re there.19:56 - Marcelle’s thoughts on Bio-Identical Hormones (she uses patches often, they’re covered by insurance).21:09 - Progestogens vs. Progresterone… an important difference between the two (your body doesn’t have an affinity for progrestogen).22:33 - The studies show .05 and as low as .0375 of the patch is what helps with bone health.23:57 - In what situations does Marcelle advise against someone going on hormone replacement therapy (breast cancer, blood clots)24:43 - Best time to go on hormone replacement therapy is at menopause or within a few years of menopause.26:05 - What you can expect after stopping Hormone Replacement Therapy27:42 - What are our adrenal glands and how do they fit into our overall health?30:22 - Thyroid and adrenal dysfunction. T4 looks fine and T3 looks fine but when Reverse T3 runs high it makes the T3 inactive.34:35 - Why DHEA is one of Marcelle’s favorite hormones and how she uses it.37:12 - DHEA can get converted to testosterone and can increase your estrogen (if you have breast tenderness or irritability it’s time to lower the dose)37:47 - Supplements, herbs, adaptogens for adrenal health: ashwagandha, Siberian ginseng, cordyceps, Rhodiola.41:11 - How hormone imbalance affects weight loss and weight gain42:09 - Your microbiome and stress level affects your weight46:00 - Where you can find Marcelle?***Resources MentionedFind all resources mentioned and show notes @=>>https://bonecoach.com/marcelle-pick-adrenals-hormones-osteoporosis***What can you do to support your bone health and this podcast?1. Hit the “Subscribe” Button. 2. Leave a review. Thank you! 🙂3. Tell a friend.CreditsMusic from https://filmmusic.io "Werq" by Kevin MacLeod https://incompetech.com)License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0)</

BoneCoach™ Osteoporosis & Osteopenia - Dr. Sherri Betz shares how to approach incorporating safe yoga, pilates, exercise, and physical therapy into your osteoporosis plan and bone-building routine. =>>FREE Stronger Bones Masterclass (Gain Access Now!)=>>FREE 7-Day Osteoporosis Kickstart=>>Apply to join the Stronger Bones Solution Program w/ the BoneCoach™ Team***Topics Covered3:02 - How Sherri’s developed a passion for helping people with osteoporosis8:50 - What are yoga and pilates?12:07 - What are prerequisites for starting a yoga or pilates practice?13:12 - Can you hinge at the hips without bending at the spine… very important for protecting from fracture.13:58 - If you have back pain, it needs to be addressed before loading your bones.14:07 - How to build a safe exercise routine to avoid fracture (spine and fracture are most vulnerable)14:44 - Spine protection & fall prevention are two most important concepts16:34 - How to challenge yourself with resistance and strength training safely (good form is a must)17:23 - What builds muscle strength also builds bone.17:31 - If you’re doing 20-30 reps of something, you’re building endurance18:51 - One of Sherri’s favorite exercises: heel raises standing on one leg19:35 - Strengthen the thoracic spine helps build bone in the spine20:34 - Difference between the lumbar spine and the thoracic spine25:29 - Distance from hip to rib could be an indicator of lumbar fracture27:01 - Why it’s important to heal properly if you have fractured28:03 - Sinaki study. Exercise is better than kyphoplasty for prevention of future fractures.30:05 - Safe exercise we be doing and which ones we should absolutely avoid30:44 - Yoga favorites: Tree pose, half moon, triangle pose (as long as you don’t let spine round), warrior 3 pose and others32:44 - Yoga poses to avoid: Forward fold, deep twist with excessive assistance with hands, pigeon pose (depends on hip mobility), overpressure, shoulder stand, and plow36:07 - Stenosis vs osteoporosis36:28 - For scoliosis… the schroth technique is helpful.38:21 - Sherri’s favorite Pilates exercises. Single-leg kick, push-ups, side bend, shoulder bridge, leg pull (great for hips and spine), the swan, double leg kick, swimming (pilates)39:56 - Sinaki research. Less fractures in those who do extension work. Greater numbers of fractures in people who practice flexion exercises.40:29 - Water exercises don’t build bone41:13 - Walking is good for maintaining bone health and for longevity and well-being but it doesn’t build bone.41:55 - Strength training builds bone and muscle strength. Endurance exercise for the heart.42:48 - Bone density gains of any amount, even not losing, are a win.44:19 - Where to find Sherri***Resources MentionedFind all resources mentioned and show notes @=>>https://bonecoach.com/yoga-pilates-osteoporosis-with-sherri-betz***What can you do to support your bone health and this podcast?1. Hit the “Subscribe” Button. 2. Leave a review. Thank you! 🙂3. Tell a friend.CreditsMusic from https://filmmusic.io "Werq" by Kevin MacLeod https://incompetech.com)License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0)