STRONGER BONES LIFESTYLE: REVERSING THE COURSE OF OSTEOPOROSIS NATURALLY Debi Robinson

Welcome to another episode of  the Stronger Bones Lifestyle Podcast. Today, in Episode 59 Debi welcomes physician  Dr. Inna Lozinskaya, to explore the limitations of conventional medical approaches when it comes to thriving, rather than just surviving

Dr. Inna is a functional medicine expert who helps her patients restore energy, sleep, weight, optimize hormones, turn back biological clock, and feel like best selves again. Today she  shares her own journey of health challenges that traditional medicine couldn't resolve. With fatigue and memory issues clouding her day-to-day life, Dr. Inna turned to functional medicine to reclaim her health and vitality.
Listen today as we dive into why your gut health, nutrition, lifestyle choices, and mental well-being are all pivotal elements that play a role in the development and treatment of osteoporosis. Hormonal balance is critical, especially during menopause, and Dr. Inna will discuss the potential role of bioidentical hormone replacement therapy, but also why it's not a silver bullet unless the body's foundation is solid.


Key  Takeaways:
[3:14] The missing link when it comes to bone health- hormonal health
[4:05] The greatest decrease in bone density
[4:35]What do we do about it
[5:11] Estrogen progesterone testosterone
[6:24] Adrenal glands and stress management
[8:36] As you hormones decrease during menopause
[11:47] Areas to focus on
[15:44] Internal balance
[16:22] Your brain and survival mode
[17:39] Being wired to be safe
[19:00] Inna’s journey with diet and health
[29:00] The messaging
[29:23] Reversing bone loss and osteo
[30:39] The word severe
[32:59] Where does your chronic illness come from?
[36:06] Root cause analysis steps
[39:38] The big misunderstanding in nutrition
[40:54] Inflammatory foods
[42:49] Gluten
[46:54] Sugar
[51:25] BHRT


Where to Find Guest:
Website
Free guide for Hormone Optimization

Memorable Quotes:
"Everything in the body is connected" [7:20] - Inna
"If you want to survive than traditional medicine is perfect, it won’t let you die but if you want to thrive, it has to be a different approach." [26:04] -Inna
"You really have to love yourself enough to trust yourself more than you trust the system." [27:19] - Inna
"I like that root, and not even just one root cause, because when it comes to bones or really any aspect in the body, it's multifaceted. So then it becomes root causes." [35:35] - Debi
"Nutrition is probably the easiest and fastest life hack." [42:35] - Inna
"Food is medicine and its also poison. [46:59] – Debi

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Welcome to another episode of  the Stronger Bones Lifestyle Podcast. Today, in Episode 58, I am joined by a special guest, Dr. Allie Grimston, a menopause expert and doctor who specializes in functional medicine. Get ready to unravel the mysteries of bone health and menopause as we debunk the myth that bone loss is an inevitable part of aging.
As a medical doctor trained in women's health, general practice and functional medicine, Dr Allie Grimston has a passion for inspiring women in their 40s, 50s & 60s to take back ownership of their health & hormones. Listen today as she shares her expertise on how to prevent bone loss through targeted lifestyle changes, nutrition, and the importance of gut health in hormone balance. We'll delve into the Dutch test and how understanding hormone metabolism can change the game in healthy aging.


Join us as we discuss the role of stress and sleep in bone health,  natural approaches to addressing osteoporosis and menopause symptoms, and how lifestyle modifications lie at the heart of effective management.
 

Key  Takeaways:
[6:33] Doctors recognizing lifestyle-based diseases, advocating holistic approach.
[8:02] Listening is crucial, especially in healthcare systems.
[11:27] Prevent osteoporosis through diet, exercise, and supplementation.
[15:57] Seek professional advice on hormone therapy concerns.
[20:34] State and insurance health systems and stress impacts.
[24:52] Balanced nutrition and lifestyle for overall health.
[25:58] Functional medicine starts with gut health importance.
[30:54] Manage energy and hormones with lifestyle approach.
[33:42] Prevent bone loss

Where to Find Guest:
Website
Free Smoothie Recipes

Memorable Quotes:
"There's so much we can do for ourselves to help with the menopause transition and reduce the effects of it. Not everybody. We don't have to have symptoms." [5:08] -Allie
"Getting older doesn't have to mean getting weaker. We can build stronger bones at any age." [5:17] - Debi
"Certainly it's so important to be aware of what we can do to help prevent osteoporosis throughout our lives. And, you know, in our twenties, we need to be starting doing things like weightlifting and things resistance to help to be strengthening those bones right from the start." [11:27] -Allie
"We've talked about the epidemic of stress in our culture, but we also have an epidemic of sleep deprivation related to that epidemic of stress and high achievement and having a good work ethic, which means not putting yourself first at all." [22:00] -Allie
So if you're burning the candle at both ends, you're secreting this chemical that's breaking down your internal environment. And we're imbalanced, so we're not sleeping, and we're not able to process that hormone. That hormone has a negative effect on so many facets internally, especially the gut." [24:10] -Debi
"Bone loss is not an inevitable part of aging. We don't have to just wait for it to happen." [33:46] - Debi



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Welcome back to the Stronger Bones Lifestyle Podcast. I'm your host, Debi Robinson, and today, we're diving deep into the transformative power of food with the founder of Curry Girls Kitchen, Peggy Curry. 

Peggy is a lifelong educator, food entrepreneur, author, speaker and award-winning health and wellness advocate, who has spent decades supporting others on their health journey. 

Today Peggy joins us  and shares her wealth of experience in advocating for food as medicine. She also shares her cleansing reset program designed to combat inflammation and identify food triggers, as well as some indispensable dietary insights. We’ll also explore the emotional side of food and talk about food's role in preventing health issues.
Together, Peggy and I will explore the systemic effects of gluten, particularly on the gallbladder, the importance of iron and fermented foods for gut health, and why rotating food choices is essential for nutrient diversity. Join us to hear the merits of cooking with cast iron, incorporating organic produce, and understanding the impact of antibiotics in animal farming on our health.
Key  Takeaways:
[3:17] Maintaining good health..
[9:01] Cooking good, sharing, and empowering healthy choices.
[12:12] Diet affects all body symptoms.
[15:14] 21-day elimination, anti-inflammatory diet.
[18:27] Choose beneficial fats, including olives and avocado.
[21:02] Encouraging intentional, beneficial, and varied eating habits.
[24:58] Local farmers markets promote sustainable, chemical-free farming.
[29:23] Emotional self-care is essential for well-being.
[30:47] Encouraging cooking for health and healing.
[36:27] Creating delicious dishes and dressings.
[39:34] Prevent bone loss and strengthen bones naturally.

Where to Find Guest:
Website
Instagram
YouTube
Books

Memorable Quotes:
 "We have to remove the triggers of inflammation, because inflammation contributes to bone loss." [00:15]- Debi

 "We nourish our bodies from the inside out, and that's going to help us with this piece of longevity and strength for our bodies." [6:37] - Peggy 

 "Gluten inhibits the bile to secrete fat metabolizing, or gallbladder to secrete bile to metabolize fats. And it's everyone that's sensitive." [11:19] - Debi

"It's giving you a break, a time off for you to just focus on you and breathe and be mindful and conscious and love on yourself and the emotional." [29:25] - Peggy
"When you actually have this intentionality of choosing foods that have benefit for your body that are actually going to nourish you and you're going to feel happier you're going to have energy, you're going to produce better, you're going to be creative." [21:20] -Peggy

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Welcome to Episode 56 of the Stronger Bones Lifestyle Podcast, where we explore the connection between lifestyle and bone health. 

In this episode, host Debi Robinson discusses the impact of a diagnosis of osteoporosis, shedding light on the mental and emotional triggers often accompanying the news. She delves into the complexities of bone density measurements and challenges the conventional perceptions of osteoporosis as an inevitable part of aging, emphasizing its lifestyle-based nature and the potential for reversal. 

Join us as we uncover practical steps and insights to empower women to take control of their bone health. Get ready to transform the way you view osteoporosis and discover the myriad ways you can slow down, halt, or even reverse bone loss.
Key  Takeaways:
[0:51] What happens when you are newly diagnosed with osteoporosis.
[1:24] First thing: take a breath
[1:46] Triggers after diagnosis
[2:13] What these triggers can do
[3:33] Awareness of bone metabolism
[3:55] The issues with DEXA scan
[5:47] The spine is where your higher numbers are usually
[6:13] Look and understand your numbers
[7:05] What is a DEXA scan, how does it work?
[7:53] REMS
[8:53] 4.1 million diagnoses of osteoporosis per year
[10:03] The main area of fracture
[10:54] Osteoporosis and bone loss is reversible
[11:34] The inside of bone tissue is a honeycomb
[12:28] Shiny objects in bone health space
[12:55] The health of your gut
[14:00] Oxalates
[14:23] 7 root causes of bone loss
[15:07] What is in your control
[16:06] My message to the newly diagnosed

Memorable Quotes:
"The thoughts that we have, the aspects of stress first start in the mind with thoughts or a  diagnosis of osteoporosis and then they go down into breaking down your body biochemically.” [2:13] - Debi
"Bones do not break down or build up quicky and that’s a good thing.” [3:21] - Debi
"Osteoporosis is a metabolic disease. It’s a lifestyle based disease and there are many daily habits that you can have that will slow down, stop and reverse bone loss.” [15:32] - Debi
"We are in charge of the strength the density the quality of our bones and I am here to shout that from the rooftops.” [17:07]  - Debi

Related Episodes:
Ep. 39: Bone Nutrients, Bone Density and a Better Bone Scan with Nick Birch
Ep. 44: Diagnosing Osteoporosis- REMS, A Better Bone Scan with Nick Birch
Ep. 48: An Orthopedic Surgeon- Lifestyle Medicine for Bone Health with Nick Birch
Ep. 54: Gut Bone Connection with Dr. Grace Liu
Ep. 55: Oxalates and Bone Health with Julie Olson


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In Episode 55 of the Stronger Bones Lifestyle Podcast, host Debi Robinson welcomes back triple-certified nutritionist and functional medicine expert Julie Olson to discuss Oxalates and how they can affect your bone and body health.

Julie 's mission is to help women worldwide restore their health, hope and hair naturally to look and feel their absolute best by linking health, lab results and lifestyle to avoid long-term medications, procedures and products. Listen today as she and Debi chat about demonizing bone healthy foods,  the many factors of oxalate intake, the information overload that can happen when you consult "Dr. Google," and why a healthy gut should be a priority.

We hope you join us for this deep dive into Oxalates, including a look at the various studies about Oxalate consumption and a discussion on the importance of finding balance.

Key  Takeaways:
[2:42] What are oxalates.
[4:33] Seed oil
[6:17] Balance
[8:15] Oxalate studies
[9:57] The gut
[12:15] Leaky gut
[13:34] Vitamin C
[15:00] Demonization of food
[16:07] Collagen
[16:41 Intestinal bacteria/gut microbes
[18:53] Spinach
[21:41] We just don’t know enough about oxalates.
[22:47] Detoxifying nutrients
[24:51] Dietary factors
[26:13] Invalid studies
[27:44] Vegans and vegetarians
[29:00] It is all related
[30:43] What are oxalates made of
[31:46] OAT test
[34:27] Benefits of the high oxalate foods
[38:48] Rhubarb
[39:41] Various studies about oxalate consumption
[45:17] Eating seasonally
[47:35] Cooking for yourself

Where to Find Guest:
Website
Instagram
Episode 51 of Stronger Bones Lifestyle Podcast

Memorable Quotes:
"If your gut's not healthy you’re not going only have a problem with absorbing more oxalates than normal you’re going to have a lot of other problems too including bone loss." [11:54] – Julie
“It’s not that you shouldn’t eat spinach, its that you need to heal your leaky gut.” [12:45] – Debi
“A healthy gut will manage most of this.” [30:14]  -Debi
“You can’t exclude these foods forever thinking that’s going to be the solution because it’s not. They’re healthy foods. You need to get your gut healthy.” [31:29] -Julie
 
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In episode 54 of the Stronger Bones Lifestyle Podcast, host Debi Robinson welcomes Dr. Grace Liu to talk about the microbiome, pro and prebiotics, and why it all comes down to you showing up.

Dr. Grace Liu, PharmD, is a prominent figure in microbiome medicine and founder of The Gut Institute.  As a formulator of innovative products like probiotics and prebiotics, Grace has solidified her position as an influential figure in the realm of gut health . Listen today as Grace shares her motto, "Bugs over drugs,"  her commitment to natural approaches in healing,  and how probiotics can help bring food items back into your diet.

Dr. Grace brings up several fascinating ideas about gut health which are incredibly important in the Gut/Bone connection conversation. 
Here are just a few key takeaways:
How the presence of oxalates produced by mold and Candida accumulate in the bones, weakening themWhich probiotics break down oxalatesHow to “weed, seed, and feed” your gut floraWhat the Gut-Bone-Mind connection means for youHow a combination of yoga, breathwork, and dietary changes can enhance gut health, which in turn supports stronger bones, better mood, and overall physical healthJoin Debi and Dr. Grace as they share their love of yoga and breathwork, discuss up levelling, peptides, stress management, and why Dr. Grace uses the "weed, seed, and feed" method to heal the gut and the body.

Key  Takeaways:
[2:59] Her tagline-"Bugs over drugs"
[4:05] Internal balance
[4:32] Stones in the body - Oxalates
[5:51] Her probiotic
[7:05] Antibiotics
[9:05] Yeast, mold and SIBO
[13:26] Issues with other medications
[15:13] How can we use our gut to assist
[17:25] Systematic approach
[22:47] "Weed, seed, and feed"
[27:19] Peptides
[33:23] Yoga
[33:45] Stress management
[35:30] Five brains
[38:50] Breathing
[41:00] Where everything begins
[48:50] What we choose
[50:41] Courses offered
[56:59] Salt
[59:06] Cortisol
[1:02:37] Vitamin “G”
Where to Find Guest:
Website
Facebook
Instagram

Memorable Quotes:
"It's this mindset of using the body and nature to heal.” [29:56]  - Debi

"Our body is so intelligent so if you feed it negative thoughts…” [37:35] - Grace
"If the soil is sick, our gut lining gets sick. We’re only as healthy as the water and the land on earth.” [43:03] - Grace
"Healing starts in the gut with breath body work, movement, probiotics and biome work, I think they’re all great." [45:12] - Grace
"It doesn’t mean that gluten is the enemy its that we don’t have the gatekeepers, we’re not robust enough to handle the gluten.” [46:22] -Debi
"To me yoga is the answer.” [55:04] -Debi

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