June 08, 2023

#76: The Functional Approach To Osteoporosis… And Why A Western Approach Alone Falls Short w/ Laura Frontiero, NP + BoneCoach™ Osteoporosis & Osteopenia

41 minutes

BoneCoach™ Osteoporosis & Osteopenia - Joining us today to explore why taking a functional approach to your health, your gut, and osteoporosis is key is Laura Frontiero, NP.

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Topics Covered
0:00 - Episode start
2:44 - Tell us about your background in western medicine as a nurse practitioner, clinical bone densitometrist, working in an osteoporosis clinic.
3:59 - What does the western medicine approach to osteoporosis look like from start to finish?
6:25 - How are things different from a functional medicine perspective for osteoporosis?
14:33 - What improvements in bone density can people see in a given time period?
16:30 - Why big changes in bone density in short periods of time could be a red flag.
17:45 - Fractures and breaks are the same thing (but there are some differences)
18:48 - Why it’s so important for your bone density technicians to be ISCD certified.
21:05 - Strontium effect on bone density
22:29 - Why you might have “normal” bone density and still have osteoporosis.
24:40 - What can affect bone quality?
25:46 - What has Laura seen in her vegan patients’ bone density scores?
28:24 - What are some proactive things people can do to prevent bone loss?
31:37 - We live in a toxic world. Some of Laura’s pearls for finding your way to better health.
33:33 - The one area of your health you need to focus on now.
34:19 - There is a MAJOR connection between your gut health and your bones
38:23 - What are the detox pathways and why is it important to make sure they are open before starting a detox protocol?
41:06 - Where can you find Laura Frontiero?

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Resources Mentioned
Find all resources mentioned and show notes @
=>> https://bonecoach.com/laura-frontiero-osteoporosis-gut-health

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