Welcome back to the Stronger Bones Lifestyle Podcast. In Episode 87, host Debi Robinson sits down again with orthopedic surgeon and bone health expert, Dr. Andy Bush, to delve into the intricacies of diagnosing, treating, and managing bone health. From advanced diagnostic tools like REMS and DEXA scans to the often-overlooked importance of lifestyle choices, this episode is packed with insightful information you'll not want to miss.

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Dr. Andy, a bone health maverick, operates a bone center in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, where he empowers patients to take control of their bone health through innovative techniques and personalized care plans. Throughout the discussion, Debi and Dr. Andy tackle issues surrounding false positives in bone density tests, the limitations of standard medical interventions, and the critical need for a more comprehensive, lifestyle-focused approach to bone health.

Join Debi and Dr. Andy as they explore how optimizing your bone health goes beyond simple calcium and vitamin D supplementation. They discuss the importance of digestion, nutrient absorption, and muscle strength in maintaining fracture-resistant bones.  

Key  Takeaways:
[3:04] The demand for rems and the issues with that
[7:42] Vibration plates
[11:04] Strontium
[18:53] Can we reverse bone loss?
[24:21] The perfect formula for breaking
[25:40] Its not just one thing – gathering a team to help reduce bone loss

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Memorable Quotes:
"If the muscle gets strong then the bone will be strong." [9:02] - Dr. Andy

"The bone doesn’t care what happened yesterday, your bones lives in the moment." [9:53] - Dr. Andy 

"We don’t need gadgets we need to do something in our lives like stand on one foot when you're brushing your teeth." [11:00] - Debi

"There are just so many areas we need to go to first to replacing the pill the doctor recommended with the next layer of pills." [15:24] - Debi

"That’s what we need in the bone health world is confidence and reassuring." [24:05] - Debi

"If you sit and do nothing you're going to fracture. If you have no muscle you’ll have no bone." [24:42] - Dr. Andy

"Ignore your bone and it goes away." [25:03] - Dr. Andy

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