A woman's risk for an osteoporosis fracture is greater than her combined risk for breast, uterine, and ovarian cancer, but it doesn’t get nearly enough attention. I’m joined by Dr. John Neustadt, Naturopathic Physician and Integrative Medical Expert, to discuss what we can do to help maintain and improve bone density as we age.  

As we lose mobility, our vitality absolutely diminishes. The conventional healthcare model focuses almost exclusively on bone density testing, which measures calcium and other minerals in your bones to predict the likelihood of a fracture. John highlights the limitations of these tests and suggests we shift our focus to modifiable risk factors like diet, functional movement, and supplementation. 

In our conversation, John shares advice for anyone who feels overwhelmed with their osteoporosis diagnosis and the options for improving bone health. He also expands on the benefits of calcium and vitamin D supplementation, as well as what to look out for when experimenting with different protocols.  

Listen in to learn more about bone health and how to decrease your risk for osteoporosis. 

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Topics Covered: 

• Why osteoporosis is considered a ‘silent disease’ 
• Tips for adding functional movement into your daily routine 
• Why the bone density test is not a great predictor of fractures 
• The first step to take when improving your bone health 
• The most common medications that increase the risk of osteoporosis 
• Specific nutrients that have been proven to boost bone density

Resources Mentioned:

• Learn more about LifeWave
• The Four Pillars of Health 

Connect with Dr. John Neustadt: 

• NBI Health Website 
• Dr. John Neustadt on LinkedIn
• NBI Health on YouTube
• [email protected]

Get in Touch: 

• My Website
• Instagram

Special offers:

• Download Dr. Neustadt’s book: Fracture-Proof Your Bones
• Download the Daily Vitality eBook at danafrost.com/daily-vitality/

Credit:

• Podcast Production by the team at The Wave Podcasting
• Music by Phoebe Greenland
• Photography by Amy Boyle Photography
• Podcast art by SimplyBe. Agency