#158 - The Time to Increase Bone Health is Now

Episode Overview

Did you know we start losing bone at the age of 30? And after menopause, women lose 2% of their bone every year. Knowing that it's time we take our bone health seriously before a crisis occurs. One way I care for my bone health is through membership with Osteostrong. Ashley Laird and her husband Matt opened an Osteostrong in the Birmingham area just over a year ago and I'm so grateful they did!  In today's episode, Ashley is sharing some of her personal stories of being a busy mom of 4, homeschooling, and helping her husband launch Osteostrong. Give this episode a listen and discover the incredible benefits that come from Osteostrong.

Questions Answered

• What is Osteostrong and how can it help increase bone health?
• What are the benefits of using red-right therapy?
• How is Osteostrong impacting the health journey of cancer patients?

Action Items

• Check out an Osteostrong location near you and increase bone health today!
• For those who live in the Birmingham, Alabama area, make an appointment at Ashley's Osteostrong location!
• Tune into another episode of the WWL Podcast where we discuss the importance of bone health for menopausal women.

Key Moments in the Conversation

[17:40]  I've seen firsthand what stress can do to the body and it's not good.

[27:55] Everybody starts losing bone at the age of 30. At Osteostrong we are trying to educate people not to wait until they have a diagnosis.

[28:06] After menopause, women start losing bone at a rate of up to 2% a year.

[28:39] The premise of what we do is to strengthen the skeletal system. Bones adapt under the pressure that they’re put under. At Osteostrong, we put pressure on your bones in a very safe way that emulates impact and causes your body to naturally respond and grow bone. In the meantime, it also strengthens the tendons, ligaments, and joints which helps with knee and back pain.