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

Welcome back to the Stronger Bones Lifestyle Podcast. In Episode 61, host Debi Robinson is once again joined by Dr. Inna Lozinskaya, a renowned expert in functional medicine, to explore the role of nutrition and gut health in managing Osteoporosis and enhancing general wellness.
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. Throughout the episode, she emphasizes the crucial link between gut health and overall well-being, explaining how a healthy digestive system can influence hormone efficacy and bone health. This discussion is not just theoretical; Dr. Inna provides actionable advice based on her extensive practice and research, aimed at helping listeners to transform their health from surviving to thriving.

Join Debi and Dr. Inna as they dive deep into the practical steps you can take to nourish your body properly, rethink your nutritional choices, and embrace a lifestyle that supports bone strength and vitality.

Key  Takeaways:
[2:37] It all begins in the gut
[4:27] Areas to focus on
[6:38] History of your body
[7:51] The big misunderstanding
[9:04] Nutrition
[9:56] Oils
[10:54] Gluten
[16:27] Bioidentical hormones
[19:39 The power is always yours

Where to Find Guest:
Website


Memorable Quotes:
"Hippocrates once said all disease begins in the gut and it's absolutely true and is still true today" [2:36]  -Dr. Inna

"If you want to thrive you have to have a different approach. You cannot fight disease and become healthy." [5:48] – Dr. Inna

"If the messaging can then be, let me teach the lifestyle to get you to that place. Cause that's really what it is. It's multifaceted, it's lifestyle based." [17:19] - Debi

"Yes, osteoporosis is reversible. Yes, bone loss is reversible. Depending on where you are on that scale, osteoporosis is reversible." [18:49] - Debi

"Who gets to tell me what is possible except me?" [19:38] - Dr. Inna
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Welcome back to the Stronger Bones Lifestyle Podcast. In Episode 60, host Debi is joined by Dr. Tasha Gandamihardja, a distinguished breast cancer surgeon and passionate advocate for comprehensive breast health education. 

Dr. Tasha is an Oncoplastic Breast Cancer and Reconstructive Surgeon based at the Holly Private Hospital. With over a decade of experience, Dr. Tasha brings a kind, compassionate and highly-professional approach to breast cancer diagnosis and treatment. She brings a wealth of knowledge to the podcast today sharing her experiences treating patients, fighting misinformation, and promoting holistic approaches to health.
Throughout their discussion, Debi and Dr. Tasha delve into the crucial link between breast cancer treatment and bone health, emphasizing the effects of medications and lifestyle choices on bone density. They also tackle common myths about breast cancer, the importance of diet, and the role of exercise in prevention and recovery. Dr. Tasha passionately shares her insights on using complementary therapies like yoga to aid both physical and mental well-being during cancer treatment.
Listen today to gain an understanding of the importance of self-examinations, plus  the benefits of a varied diet, and enjoy this enlightening conversation filled with actionable advice for anyone looking to support their bone and overall health.

Key  Takeaways:
[2:40] Intro to Dr. Tasha and her work
[4:00 ] Misinformation and why she started using social media to impart knowledge about breast cancer
[8:55] Minimizing risks of breast cancer
[9:44] The biggest myths about breast cancer
[12:42] Exercise 
[16:44] Yoga and cancer
[18:07] Breast cancer and bone health
[23:44] Foods
[29:28] Being overwhelmed by all the noise online
[30:26] The differences between healthy and non healthy tissue (from a surgeons perspective)
[34:27] Looking after your breasts
 Where to Find Guest:
Website
Instagram
YouTube

Memorable Quotes:

"Growing old is a privilege and is something we should embrace." [12:03] - Tasha

"We need to dispel myths so that women can make informed decisions about their health." [12:45] - Tasha

"Exercise in and of itself is so valuable to health that the next thing we can do from a lifestyle perspective is so far away from that that it really is that movement. Things in motion stay in motion. [13:42] - Debi

"I think for anybody who's had a cancer diagnosis, whether that's breast cancer or any other cancer, really not only looking after your physical health, but also your mental health is so vital." [17:11] - Tasha
 
"I think yoga is the answer on so many levels for so many things." [17:53] -Debi

"Exercise is not just about staying fit; it's about staying alive." [21:30] - Tasha

"It's not just about eating right; it's about living right to keep your body strong." [38:20] - Debi

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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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