

The Dr. Doug Show
Douglas Lucas
Welcome to the Dr. Doug Show, a podcast designed to help you maximize HealthSpan and live Better, Longer. Complex health topics are broken down into easy to digest episodes that cover controversial areas such as hormones, peptides, pharmaceuticals and mindset. Dr Doug's mission is to help YOU aim for Optimal Not Average while escaping the traps built into our modern culture and society.
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May 20, 2025 • 20min
HRT and Cancer Risk: Reviewing the 2025 Study You’ve Heard About
In this video, Dr. Doug Lucas discusses the relationship between hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and cancer risk, particularly focusing on estrogen and progesterone. He reviews recent literature, including a 2025 paper that raises concerns about micronized progesterone and progestins. Dr. Doug emphasizes the importance of distinguishing between these two forms of progesterone and presents various studies, including the Women's Health Initiative and the PEPI trial, to analyze their implications on cancer risk. He concludes that while there are risks associated with HRT, micronized progesterone does not appear to significantly increase breast cancer risk, advocating for a careful risk-benefit analysis in treatment decisions.*STUDIES*https://www.annalsofoncology.org/article/S0923-7534(24)04880-4/fulltexthttps://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24781971/https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/article-abstract/395611https://academic.oup.com/jnci/article-abstract/95/1/30/2520191?redirectedFrom=fulltexthttps://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/cmt.5.4.332.340🦴⚡️ *SIGN UP FOR MY FREE MASTERCLASS USING THE LINK BELOW!*Click here: https://www.osteocollective.com/build-boneMasterclass details: Hosted by Doug Lucas, DO, Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon and Osteoporosis Reversal Specialist, you'll gain insight into the FIVE MISTAKES we see over and over again in our practice! This class will help time collapse your success to healthy bones. 💻⚡️ *JOIN THE OSTEOCOLLECTIVE:*https://www.osteocollective.comThe OsteoCollective is our international community for women and men looking to improve their bone health through the lens of HealthSpan! Get access to valuable resources and our team through our premium membership. 💊⚡️*ORDER SUPPLEMENTS HERE*https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/osteocollective/store-start📖 ⚡️*Get my book "The Osteoporosis BreakThrough"*https://bit.ly/OsteoporosisBreakthrough📖 ⚡️*Get my book "Top 10 Reasons Why Your Hormones Are Failing You: An Outsider’s Guide to What’s Wrong With Women’s Hormone Prescribing Today!"*https://bit.ly/WhyYourHormonesAreFailingYouI would be grateful if you could consider sharing your thoughts by leaving a review once you've had a chance to read it. Your feedback can inspire others on their own path to bone health excellence. ▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️This channel is focused on Bones, Hormones, and Healthspan to help midlife women and beyond aim for optimal, not average, and reignite their spark! The videos on this channel will be focused around helping women navigate healthspan and longevity through the lens of osteoporosis, perimenopause, and menopause. When it comes to osteoporosis and menopause providers and educators often get tunnel vision and your symptoms might get better, but if you don't keep longevity in mind, symptom improvement may come at the expense of heart and brain health. Subscribe and follow along as Dr. Doug Lucas explores the research and clinical applications surrounding women's health.*ABOUT DR. DOUG LUCAS*Dr. Doug Lucas is the VP of Women’s Health, Hormone and Lifestyle Optimization at LifeMD and founder of The OsteoCollective. Dr. Doug is on a mission to educate the world that osteoporosis is preventable and in many cases reversible! He will change the conversion around bone health from a disease of the elderly to bone health as a biomarker of healthspan. The OsteoCollective: https://www.osteocollective.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr_douglucas/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrDougLucas/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/doug-lucas-b0243522/#osteoporosis #hormones #exercise #healthspan

May 16, 2025 • 28min
This Coaching Method Is Helping Women Reverse Their Bone Loss ft. Julia Priest
In this video, Dr. Doug Lucas interviews Julia Priest, a health coach, discussing the significance of health coaching, particularly in the context of osteoporosis. They explore the differences between one-on-one and group coaching, the role of health coaches in facilitating behavior change, and the importance of community support. Julia introduces the Johari Window as a tool for personal development and emphasizes the power of coaching in helping individuals navigate their health journeys. The discussion concludes with a focus on building scalable coaching models to enhance access to health coaching services.*OPTIMAL HUMAN HEALTH MD-LIFEMD ANNOUNCEMENT*https://ir.lifemd.com/press-release-details.php?newsId=3069154🦴⚡️ *SIGN UP FOR MY FREE MASTERCLASS USING THE LINK BELOW!*Click here: https://www.osteocollective.com/build-boneMasterclass details: Hosted by Doug Lucas, DO, Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon and Osteoporosis Reversal Specialist, you'll gain insight into the FIVE MISTAKES we see over and over again in our practice! This class will help time collapse your success to healthy bones. 💻⚡️ *JOIN THE OSTEOCOLLECTIVE:*https://www.osteocollective.comThe OsteoCollective is our international community for women and men looking to improve their bone health through the lens of HealthSpan! Get access to valuable resources and our team through our premium membership. 📖 ⚡️*Get my book "The Osteoporosis BreakThrough"*https://bit.ly/OsteoporosisBreakthroughI would be grateful if you could consider sharing your thoughts by leaving a review once you've had a chance to read it. Your feedback can inspire others on their own path to bone health excellence. 📖 ⚡️*Get my book "Top 10 Reasons Why Your Hormones Are Failing You: An Outsider’s Guide to What’s Wrong With Women’s Hormone Prescribing Today!"*https://bit.ly/WhyYourHormonesAreFailingYou▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️This channel is focused on Bones, Hormones, and Healthspan to help midlife women and beyond aim for optimal, not average, and reignite their spark! The videos on this channel will be focused around helping women navigate healthspan and longevity through the lens of osteoporosis, perimenopause, and menopause. When it comes to osteoporosis and menopause providers and educators often get tunnel vision and your symptoms might get better, but if you don't keep longevity in mind, symptom improvement may come at the expense of heart and brain health. Subscribe and follow along as Dr. Doug Lucas explores the research and clinical applications surrounding women's health.*ABOUT DR. DOUG LUCAS*Dr. Doug Lucas is the VP of Women’s Health, Hormone and Lifestyle Optimization at LifeMD and founder of The OsteoCollective. Dr. Doug is on a mission to educate the world that osteoporosis is preventable and in many cases reversible! He will change the conversion around bone health from a disease of the elderly to bone health as a biomarker of healthspan. The OsteoCollective: https://www.osteocollective.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr_douglucas/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrDougLucas/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/doug-lucas-b0243522/#osteoporosis #exercise #healthspan

May 14, 2025 • 29min
Is Static Hormone Therapy Failing Your Bones? Here’s the Truth [Doctor Explains]
In this video, Dr. Doug Lucas discusses the optimization of progesterone for bone health, addressing criticisms and presenting evidence for cycling versus static dosing. He explores the hormonal dynamics in the body, the implications of ovulatory dysfunction on bone density, and the importance of individualized hormone replacement therapy (HRT) strategies. The discussion emphasizes the need for further research and understanding of hormone optimization in postmenopausal women, particularly in relation to bone health.*STUDIES*https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJM199011013231801https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/article-abstract/2818206https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28496491/https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJM199802193380801https://academic.oup.com/eurheartj/article-abstract/29/21/2660/530024🦴⚡️ *SIGN UP FOR MY FREE MASTERCLASS USING THE LINK BELOW!*Click here: https://www.osteocollective.com/build-boneMasterclass details: Hosted by Doug Lucas, DO, Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon and Osteoporosis Reversal Specialist, you'll gain insight into the FIVE MISTAKES we see over and over again in our practice! This class will help time collapse your success to healthy bones. 💻⚡️ *JOIN THE OSTEOCOLLECTIVE:*https://www.osteocollective.comThe OsteoCollective is our international community for women and men looking to improve their bone health through the lens of HealthSpan! Get access to valuable resources and our team through our premium membership. 📖 ⚡️*Get my book "The Osteoporosis BreakThrough"*https://bit.ly/OsteoporosisBreakthrough📖 ⚡️*Get my book "Top 10 Reasons Why Your Hormones Are Failing You: An Outsider’s Guide to What’s Wrong With Women’s Hormone Prescribing Today!"*https://bit.ly/WhyYourHormonesAreFailingYouI would be grateful if you could consider sharing your thoughts by leaving a review once you've had a chance to read it. Your feedback can inspire others on their own path to bone and hormone health excellence. ▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️This channel is focused on Bones, Hormones, and Healthspan to help midlife women and beyond aim for optimal, not average, and reignite their spark! The videos on this channel will be focused around helping women navigate healthspan and longevity through the lens of osteoporosis, perimenopause, and menopause. When it comes to osteoporosis and menopause providers and educators often get tunnel vision and your symptoms might get better, but if you don't keep longevity in mind, symptom improvement may come at the expense of heart and brain health. Subscribe and follow along as Dr. Doug Lucas explores the research and clinical applications surrounding women's health.*ABOUT DR. DOUG LUCAS*Dr. Doug Lucas is the VP of Women’s Health, Hormone and Lifestyle Optimization at LifeMD and founder of The OsteoCollective. Dr. Doug is on a mission to educate the world that osteoporosis is preventable and in many cases reversible! He will change the conversion around bone health from a disease of the elderly to bone health as a biomarker of healthspan. The OsteoCollective: https://www.osteocollective.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr_douglucas/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrDougLucas/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/doug-lucas-b0243522/#osteoporosis #exercise #healthspan

May 8, 2025 • 14min
Doctor Reveals the Real Truth About Calcium and Bone Loss
In this video, Dr. Doug Lucas discusses the misconceptions surrounding calcium supplementation for osteoporosis. He emphasizes that osteoporosis is not merely a calcium deficiency issue and critiques the outdated recommendations for calcium and vitamin D. Dr. Doug advocates for a broader approach to bone health that includes dietary sources of calcium and other essential minerals. He explores the differences between whole food and synthetic calcium supplements, highlighting the benefits of natural sources like algae and MCHC. Ultimately, he concludes that food is the best source of calcium and recommends a multi-mineral approach for supplementation.*STUDIES*https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25274192/https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11010-010-0402-0https://www.algaecal.com/research/clinical-studies?srsltid=AfmBOoqDvxkeZR4lov-qxJi7IvHpzV9aTfVyBhVQeRjcj-NtQg9wI9o4https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22254052/*INTERESTED IN PURCHASING PRODUCTS DR. DOUG MENTIONED IN THIS VIDEO?*The following link is an affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission if you choose to purchase through it—at no extra cost to you. I only recommend products I personally use and trust.AlgaeCal Affiliate Link: http://algaecal.info/drdoug 🦴⚡️ *SIGN UP FOR MY FREE MASTERCLASS USING THE LINK BELOW!*Click here: https://www.optimalhumanhealth.com/build-boneMasterclass details: Hosted by Doug Lucas, DO, Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon and Anti-Aging Specialist, you'll gain insight into the lifestyle, nutrition, testing, and medical solutions for Osteoporosis management and yes, possibly, even reversal. 💻⚡️ *OSTEOCOLLECTIVE:*https://www.optimalhumanhealth.com/osteocollective📖 ⚡️*Get my book "The Osteoporosis BreakThrough"*https://bit.ly/OsteoporosisBreakthroughI would be grateful if you could consider sharing your thoughts by leaving a review once you've had a chance to read it. Your feedback can inspire others on their own path to bone health excellence. https://bit.ly/LeaveABookReveiw💻⚡️ *FOR MORE RESOURCES*https://www.drdouglucas.com▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️This channel is focused on Bones, Hormones, and Healthspan to help midlife women and beyond aim for optimal, not average, and reignite their spark! The videos on this channel will be focused around helping women navigate healthspan and longevity through the lens of osteoporosis, perimenopause, and menopause. When it comes to osteoporosis and menopause providers and educators often get tunnel vision and your symptoms might get better, but if you don't keep longevity in mind, symptom improvement may come at the expense of heart and brain health. Subscribe and follow along as Dr. Doug Lucas explores the research and clinical applications surrounding women's health.*ABOUT DR. DOUG LUCAS*Dr. Doug Lucas: Founder of Optimal Human Health. My team and I work together to create custom bone optimization plans for individuals based around supplements, hormone optimization, peptides and more in order to increase bone health and longevity! Optimal Bone Health: https://www.optimalhumanhealth.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr_douglucas/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrDougLucas/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/doug-lucas-b0243522/#osteoporosis #exercise #healthspan

May 6, 2025 • 9min
Doctor Breaks Down the TRUTH about Microdosing Estradiol for Bone Health
In this video, Dr. Doug Lucas discusses the complexities surrounding estrogen's role in maintaining and building bone density in women, particularly in the context of hormone replacement therapy (HRT). He critiques a recent study on low-dose estradiol, highlighting its limitations and the importance of individualized care based on various biomarkers rather than a one-size-fits-all approach. Dr. Doug emphasizes that while low doses of estradiol can be beneficial, not all women require the same treatment, and a thorough investigation into each patient's unique hormonal profile is essential for effective care.*STUDIES*https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/197177🩺⚡️ *INTERESTED IN OUR OPTIMAL BONE HEALTH PROGRAM?* Click the link below to speak with a team member!Click here: https://www.optimalhumanhealth.com/membership🦴⚡️ *SIGN UP FOR MY FREE MASTERCLASS USING THE LINK BELOW!*Click here: https://www.optimalhumanhealth.com/build-boneMasterclass details: Hosted by Doug Lucas, DO, Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon and Anti-Aging Specialist, you'll gain insight into the lifestyle, nutrition, testing, and medical solutions for Osteoporosis management and yes, possibly, even reversal. 💻⚡️ *OSTEOCOLLECTIVE:*https://www.optimalhumanhealth.com/osteocollective📖 ⚡️*Get my book "The Osteoporosis BreakThrough"*https://bit.ly/OsteoporosisBreakthroughI would be grateful if you could consider sharing your thoughts by leaving a review once you've had a chance to read it. Your feedback can inspire others on their own path to bone health excellence. https://bit.ly/LeaveABookReveiw💻⚡️ *FOR MORE RESOURCES*https://www.drdouglucas.com▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️This channel is focused on Bones, Hormones, and Healthspan to help midlife women and beyond aim for optimal, not average, and reignite their spark! The videos on this channel will be focused around helping women navigate healthspan and longevity through the lens of osteoporosis, perimenopause, and menopause. When it comes to osteoporosis and menopause providers and educators often get tunnel vision and your symptoms might get better, but if you don't keep longevity in mind, symptom improvement may come at the expense of heart and brain health. Subscribe and follow along as Dr. Doug Lucas explores the research and clinical applications surrounding women's health.*ABOUT DR. DOUG LUCAS*Dr. Doug Lucas: Owner/founder of Optimal Bone Health and Optimal Human Health. My team and I work together to create custom bone optimization plans for individuals based around supplements, hormone optimization, peptides and more in order to increase bone health and longevity! Optimal Bone Health: https://www.optimalhumanhealth.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr_douglucas/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrDougLucas/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/doug-lucas-b0243522/#osteoporosis #exercise #healthspan

May 1, 2025 • 12min
5 Surprising Groups at Risk for Osteoporosis (And No One’s Talking About It)!
In this video, Dr. Doug Lucas discusses the significance of Osteoporosis Awareness & Prevention Month and highlights five key groups that are at risk for osteoporosis. He emphasizes the importance of screening and understanding the impact of hormones on bone health, particularly in young female athletes, individuals using GLP-1 drugs, men on testosterone therapy, and women undergoing menopause. The video concludes with recommendations for screening frequency and prevention strategies to combat osteoporosis.🩺⚡️ *INTERESTED IN OUR OPTIMAL BONE HEALTH PROGRAM?* Click the link below to speak with a team member!Click here: https://www.optimalhumanhealth.com/membership🦴⚡️ *SIGN UP FOR MY FREE MASTERCLASS USING THE LINK BELOW!*Click here: https://www.optimalhumanhealth.com/build-boneMasterclass details: Hosted by Doug Lucas, DO, Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon and Anti-Aging Specialist, you'll gain insight into the lifestyle, nutrition, testing, and medical solutions for Osteoporosis management and yes, possibly, even reversal. 💻⚡️ *OSTEOCOLLECTIVE:*https://www.optimalhumanhealth.com/osteocollective📖 ⚡️*Get my book "The Osteoporosis BreakThrough"*https://bit.ly/OsteoporosisBreakthroughI would be grateful if you could consider sharing your thoughts by leaving a review once you've had a chance to read it. Your feedback can inspire others on their own path to bone health excellence. https://bit.ly/LeaveABookReveiw💻⚡️ *FOR MORE RESOURCES*https://www.drdouglucas.com▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️This channel is focused on Bones, Hormones, and Healthspan to help midlife women and beyond aim for optimal, not average, and reignite their spark! The videos on this channel will be focused around helping women navigate healthspan and longevity through the lens of osteoporosis, perimenopause, and menopause. When it comes to osteoporosis and menopause providers and educators often get tunnel vision and your symptoms might get better, but if you don't keep longevity in mind, symptom improvement may come at the expense of heart and brain health. Subscribe and follow along as Dr. Doug Lucas explores the research and clinical applications surrounding women's health.*ABOUT DR. DOUG LUCAS*Dr. Doug Lucas: Owner/founder of Optimal Bone Health and Optimal Human Health. My team and I work together to create custom bone optimization plans for individuals based around supplements, hormone optimization, peptides and more in order to increase bone health and longevity! Optimal Bone Health: https://www.optimalhumanhealth.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr_douglucas/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrDougLucas/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/doug-lucas-b0243522/#osteoporosis #exercise #healthspan

Apr 29, 2025 • 24min
Worried HRT Might Cause Alzheimer’s? Watch THIS First.
In this episode, Dr. Doug delves into the complex relationship between hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and dementia, particularly focusing on findings from the Women's Health Initiative and recent studies on tau and amyloid beta. Dr. Doug discusses the fears surrounding HRT, the implications of various studies, and the clinical observations regarding cognitive function in patients using HRT. He emphasizes the need for more comprehensive research to draw definitive conclusions about the risks and benefits of HRT in relation to dementia.*STUDIES:*https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12771112/https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30842086/https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37744387/https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3525314/https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28202700/https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40043125/🩺⚡️ *INTERESTED IN OUR OPTIMAL BONE HEALTH PROGRAM?* Click the link below to speak with a team member!Click here: https://www.optimalhumanhealth.com/membership🦴⚡️ *SIGN UP FOR MY FREE MASTERCLASS USING THE LINK BELOW!*Click here: https://www.optimalhumanhealth.com/build-boneMasterclass details: Hosted by Doug Lucas, DO, Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon and Anti-Aging Specialist, you'll gain insight into the lifestyle, nutrition, testing, and medical solutions for Osteoporosis management and yes, possibly, even reversal. 💻⚡️ *OSTEOCOLLECTIVE:*https://www.osteocollective.com📖 ⚡️*Get my book "The Osteoporosis BreakThrough"*https://bit.ly/OsteoporosisBreakthroughI would be grateful if you could consider sharing your thoughts by leaving a review once you've had a chance to read it. Your feedback can inspire others on their own path to bone health excellence. ▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️This channel is focused on Bones, Hormones, and Healthspan to help midlife women and beyond aim for optimal, not average, and reignite their spark! The videos on this channel will be focused around helping women navigate healthspan and longevity through the lens of osteoporosis, perimenopause, and menopause. When it comes to osteoporosis and menopause providers and educators often get tunnel vision and your symptoms might get better, but if you don't keep longevity in mind, symptom improvement may come at the expense of heart and brain health. Subscribe and follow along as Dr. Doug Lucas explores the research and clinical applications surrounding women's health.*ABOUT DR. DOUG LUCAS*Dr. Doug Lucas: Owner/founder of Optimal Bone Health and Optimal Human Health. My team and I work together to create custom bone optimization plans for individuals based around supplements, hormone optimization, peptides and more in order to increase bone health and longevity! Optimal Bone Health: https://www.optimalhumanhealth.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr_douglucas/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrDougLucas/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/doug-lucas-b0243522/#osteoporosis #exercise #healthspan

Apr 25, 2025 • 50min
How to Reverse Bone Loss Without Guesswork or Outdated Advice [Dr John Neustadt Interview]
In this video, Dr. Doug interviews Dr. John Neustadt, a leading expert in bone health and osteoporosis. They discuss the limitations of bone density testing, the importance of holistic approaches to bone health, and the role of hormones in managing osteoporosis. Dr. Neustadt shares insights from his extensive experience and research, emphasizing the need for patients to be proactive in their health management and the potential benefits and risks of hormone replacement therapy. CONNECT WITH DR. NEUSTADT: Website: https://www.nbihealth.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nbihealth/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/NBIHealthTwitter: https://twitter.com/JohnNeustadtLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-neustadt-nd-1553576/🩺⚡️ *INTERESTED IN OUR OPTIMAL BONE HEALTH PROGRAM?* Click the link below to speak with a team member!Click here: https://www.optimalhumanhealth.com/membership🦴⚡️ *SIGN UP FOR MY FREE MASTERCLASS USING THE LINK BELOW!*Click here: https://www.optimalhumanhealth.com/build-boneMasterclass details: Hosted by Doug Lucas, DO, Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon and Anti-Aging Specialist, you'll gain insight into the lifestyle, nutrition, testing, and medical solutions for Osteoporosis management and yes, possibly, even reversal. 💻⚡️ *OSTEOCOLLECTIVE:*https://www.osteocollective.com📖 ⚡️*Get my book "The Osteoporosis BreakThrough"*https://bit.ly/OsteoporosisBreakthroughI would be grateful if you could consider sharing your thoughts by leaving a review once you've had a chance to read it. Your feedback can inspire others on their own path to bone health excellence. 💻⚡️ *FOR MORE RESOURCES*https://www.drdouglucas.com▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️This channel is focused on Bones, Hormones, and Healthspan to help midlife women and beyond aim for optimal, not average, and reignite their spark! The videos on this channel will be focused around helping women navigate healthspan and longevity through the lens of osteoporosis, perimenopause, and menopause. When it comes to osteoporosis and menopause providers and educators often get tunnel vision and your symptoms might get better, but if you don't keep longevity in mind, symptom improvement may come at the expense of heart and brain health. Subscribe and follow along as Dr. Doug Lucas explores the research and clinical applications surrounding women's health.*ABOUT DR. DOUG LUCAS*Dr. Doug Lucas: Owner/founder of Optimal Bone Health and Optimal Human Health. My team and I work together to create custom bone optimization plans for individuals based around supplements, hormone optimization, peptides and more in order to increase bone health and longevity! Optimal Bone Health: https://www.optimalhumanhealth.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr_douglucas/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrDougLucas/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/doug-lucas-b0243522/#osteoporosis #exercise #healthspan

Apr 22, 2025 • 21min
Why One-Size-Fits-All Hormone Therapy Doses Are Failing Women with Bone Loss
In this episode, Dr. Doug Lucas discusses the controversial topic of hormone testing and replacement therapy, particularly in women. He critiques the notion that hormone levels should not be tested, arguing that this perspective can be harmful and overlooks the complexities of individual health needs. Dr. Doug emphasizes the importance of personalized treatment approaches, the disparities in how men and women are treated regarding hormone therapy, and the need for comprehensive research to guide effective practices. He also reviews a specific study on hormone replacement therapy, highlighting its limitations and the necessity of considering individual responses to treatment.STUDIES:https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/10321913/🩺⚡️ *INTERESTED IN OUR OPTIMAL BONE HEALTH PROGRAM?* Click the link below to speak with a team member!Click here: https://www.optimalhumanhealth.com/membership🦴⚡️ *SIGN UP FOR MY FREE MASTERCLASS USING THE LINK BELOW!*Click here: https://www.optimalhumanhealth.com/build-boneMasterclass details: Hosted by Doug Lucas, DO, Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon and Anti-Aging Specialist, you'll gain insight into the lifestyle, nutrition, testing, and medical solutions for Osteoporosis management and yes, possibly, even reversal. 💻⚡️ *OSTEOCOLLECTIVE:*https://www.optimalhumanhealth.com/osteocollective📖 ⚡️*Get my book "The Osteoporosis BreakThrough"*https://bit.ly/OsteoporosisBreakthroughI would be grateful if you could consider sharing your thoughts by leaving a review once you've had a chance to read it. Your feedback can inspire others on their own path to bone health excellence. https://bit.ly/LeaveABookReveiw💻⚡️ *FOR MORE RESOURCES*https://www.drdouglucas.com▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️This channel is focused on Bones, Hormones, and Healthspan to help midlife women and beyond aim for optimal, not average, and reignite their spark! The videos on this channel will be focused around helping women navigate healthspan and longevity through the lens of osteoporosis, perimenopause, and menopause. When it comes to osteoporosis and menopause providers and educators often get tunnel vision and your symptoms might get better, but if you don't keep longevity in mind, symptom improvement may come at the expense of heart and brain health. Subscribe and follow along as Dr. Doug Lucas explores the research and clinical applications surrounding women's health.*ABOUT DR. DOUG LUCAS*Dr. Doug Lucas: Owner/founder of Optimal Bone Health and Optimal Human Health. My team and I work together to create custom bone optimization plans for individuals based around supplements, hormone optimization, peptides and more in order to increase bone health and longevity! Optimal Bone Health: https://www.optimalhumanhealth.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr_douglucas/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrDougLucas/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/doug-lucas-b0243522/#osteoporosis #exercise #healthspan

Apr 18, 2025 • 13min
Does High Calcium in Your Urine Link with Osteoporosis? The Truth
In this video, Dr, Doug Lucas discusses the implications of high levels of calcium in urine (hypercalciuria) and its relationship with bone health, particularly osteoporosis. He critiques the conventional medical approach of treating hypercalciuria with hydrochlorothiazide without addressing the underlying causes of bone loss. Dr. Doug emphasizes the importance of understanding the various factors contributing to high calcium levels, including genetics, dietary intake, and supplementation, and advocates for a holistic approach to bone health that focuses on identifying and reversing the root causes of bone loss.🩺⚡️ *INTERESTED IN OUR OPTIMAL BONE HEALTH PROGRAM?* Click the link below to speak with a team member!Click here: https://www.optimalhumanhealth.com/membership🦴⚡️ *SIGN UP FOR MY FREE MASTERCLASS USING THE LINK BELOW!*Click here: https://www.optimalhumanhealth.com/build-boneMasterclass details: Hosted by Doug Lucas, DO, Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon and Anti-Aging Specialist, you'll gain insight into the lifestyle, nutrition, testing, and medical solutions for Osteoporosis management and yes, possibly, even reversal. 💻⚡️ *OSTEOCOLLECTIVE:*https://www.osteocollective.com📖 ⚡️*Get my book "The Osteoporosis BreakThrough"*https://bit.ly/OsteoporosisBreakthroughI would be grateful if you could consider sharing your thoughts by leaving a review once you've had a chance to read it. Your feedback can inspire others on their own path to bone health excellence. https://bit.ly/LeaveABookReveiw💻⚡️ *FOR MORE RESOURCES*https://www.drdouglucas.com▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️This channel is focused on Bones, Hormones, and Healthspan to help midlife women and beyond aim for optimal, not average, and reignite their spark! The videos on this channel will be focused around helping women navigate healthspan and longevity through the lens of osteoporosis, perimenopause, and menopause. When it comes to osteoporosis and menopause providers and educators often get tunnel vision and your symptoms might get better, but if you don't keep longevity in mind, symptom improvement may come at the expense of heart and brain health. Subscribe and follow along as Dr. Doug Lucas explores the research and clinical applications surrounding women's health.*ABOUT DR. DOUG LUCAS*Dr. Doug Lucas: Owner/founder of Optimal Bone Health and Optimal Human Health. My team and I work together to create custom bone optimization plans for individuals based around supplements, hormone optimization, peptides and more in order to increase bone health and longevity! Optimal Bone Health: https://www.optimalhumanhealth.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr_douglucas/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrDougLucas/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/doug-lucas-b0243522/#osteoporosis #exercise #healthspan


