Happy Bones, Happy Life

Dr. Clinton Rubin is a SUNY distinguished professor of biomedical engineering and director of the Center for Biotechnology at Stony Brook University in Stony Brook, New York. Dr. Rubin's research is targeted toward bones and how to use mechanical stimuli to establish non-drug treatment strategies for osteoporosis and diabetes. Dr. Rubin holds 30 patents in the areas of wound repairs, stem cell regeneration, and treatment of metabolic disease. He founded EXOGEN, Juvent, and Marodyne Medical, which uses physical signals to regulate biological processes. He has published over 300 articles. In this episode, Dr. Rubin explains the safety and benefits of low-intensity vibration for our bones. He describes the exact parameters we are looking for when it comes to vibration platforms and the latest research on this topic.

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[02:32] How Intensity Vibration Works

[14:06] Stem Cells - Fat or Bone Cells

[23:36] Improved Quality and More Research

[28:10] How the Mechanism Enhances What You’re Doing

[33:42] How Many Hours Before Exercising to Stand on the Device

DISCLAIMER – The information presented on this podcast should not be construed as medical advice. It is not intended to replace consultation with your physician or healthcare provider. The ideas shared on this podcast are the expressed opinions of the guests and do not always reflect those of Margie Bissinger and Happy Bones, Happy Life Podcast.

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Dr. Stephanie Seneff is a senior research scientist at MIT's Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory. Her recent interests have focused on the role of toxic chemicals and micronutrient deficiencies in health and disease, with a special emphasis on the pervasive herbicide glyphosate and the mineral sulfur. Since 2008, she has authored over three dozen peer-reviewed journal papers on these topics. She has published a book on glyphosate recently released titled Toxic Legacy: How the Weedkiller Glyphosate Is Destroying Our Health and the Environment.

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Dr. Seneff’s MIT Webpage

Dr. Seneff’s book - Toxic Legacy 

[02:18] What Is Glyphosate and Why It’s a Concern for Health

[04:54] Her Number 1 Tip

[13:06] How Glycine Affects Your Bones

[19:57] How You Can Reduce Exposure to Glyphosate

[24:24] Sauerkraut Juice

DISCLAIMER – The information presented on this podcast should not be construed as medical advice. It is not intended to replace consultation with your physician or healthcare provider. The ideas shared on this podcast are the expressed opinions of the guests and do not always reflect those of Margie Bissinger and Happy Bones, Happy Life Podcast.

Dr. Keesha Ewers is board-certified in functional medicine and Ayurvedic medicine, a doctor of sexology, a trauma-informed psychotherapist, family practice, and an advanced registered nurse practitioner with a specialty in integrative medicine. She's the founder and medical director of The Academy for Integrative Medicine™ (AIM) Health Coach Certification Program.

She has been in the medical field for over 30 years and she developed the HURT model for understanding how past childhood trauma impacts adult health. Dr. Ewers is a popular speaker and best-selling author.

In this episode, you will learn how past trauma can negatively affect your bones and techniques you can use to reduce the impact of these traumas.

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Dr. Keesha's Website

[02:09] Dr. Keesha’s Story

[07:52] The First Steps and Knowing If There’s an Issue

[12:30] Beautiful Affirmations

[22:07] Where to Start and Progression if “That’s Me”

[30:26] Last-Minute Additions

DISCLAIMER – The information presented on this podcast should not be construed as medical advice. It is not intended to replace consultation with your physician or healthcare provider. The ideas shared on this podcast are the expressed opinions of the guests and do not always reflect those of Margie Bissinger and Happy Bones, Happy Life Podcast.

Dr. Robert W. B. Love, Ph.D., is a neuroscientist and entrepreneur. He has one of the most-watched TikTok channels on neuroscience and preventing Alzheimer's disease, with over 1.1 million followers, and 100k followers on Instagram.

Currently, Dr. Love is Principal Investigator in a clinical trial, investigating the effects of Huperzine-A on memory in both healthy adults and those with early-stage memory loss. In this episode, we discuss the steps to keep your brain healthy and prevent Alzheimer's disease including the best evidence-based supplements.

Dr. Love’s Free Report (My Top 10 Brain Supplements)

Dr. Love’s Lion's Mane Supplement

Dr. Love’s Website

[02:37] What You Don’t Know About Alzheimer’s

[08:38] Supplements

[37:52] Signs and Symptoms

[48:52] What Dr. Love Has Seen

[56:48] Mushrooms - Why They’re Fantastic

DISCLAIMER – The information presented on this podcast should not be construed as medical advice. It is not intended to replace consultation with your physician or healthcare provider. The ideas shared on this podcast are the expressed opinions of the guests and do not always reflect those of Margie Bissinger and Happy Bones, Happy Life Podcast.

Margie Bissinger, MS, PT, CHC is a physical therapist, integrative health coach, and happiness trainer. She has over 25 years of experience helping people with osteoporosis and osteopenia improve their bone health through a comprehensive integrative approach.

She is the author of Osteoporosis: An Exercise Guide, and the creator of the Happy Bones, Happy Life online program. Margie has lectured to Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, hospitals, and women’s groups throughout the country. She has been featured in the New York Times, Menopause Management, and OB-GYN News, and contributed to numerous health and fitness books.

This is the 200th episode of the Happy Bones, Happy Life podcast. Margie interviews two women, Fern Eatroff and Lorraine Garnier, who share their inspiring osteoporosis stories. There are wonderful lessons to be learned from their experiences.

Margie’s new Happy Bones Club Membership Dr. Deva Boone podcast episode 165 

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Marodyne Low-Intensity Vibration Unit that Fern used (use coupon code MB200 for $200 off!) Fern Eatroff - Route to Health Coaching - email - [email protected]

Timestamps

[02:19] Fern, the Beginning

[14:16] Stress and Its Correlation with Bone Loss

[22:19] Fern’s Last-Minute Advice

[23:52] Rain, Her Story

[39:22] Fatigue and Surgery - Did it Go Away?

[47:51] Silver Linings

Dr. R. Keith McCormick is a chiropractic physician specializing in the management of patients with osteoporosis. He is the author of the recently released book – Great Bones: Taking Control of Your Osteoporosis and The Whole Body Approach to Osteoporosis. 

Sports have always played a vital part in Dr. McCormick’s life. He is the former U.S. record holder for the most points scored in a pentathlon competition. Dr. McCormick continues to compete in triathlons of all distances and has completed six Ironman competitions, five of them after recovering from multiple osteoporosis-related fractures.

In this episode, Dr. McCormick discusses the role of bone turnover markers in the management of osteoporosis. Unfortunately, these tests are underutilized and they can give us so much important information. You don’t want to miss this enlightening interview.

Great Bones: Taking Control of Your Osteoporosis

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[02:43] Bone Markers

[09:35] How Soon To Do a Repeat Test

[18:15] What Units Will You See When Looking at CTX

[26:05] People with Different Root Causes

[42:50] Want to Take a Deeper Dive? Here’s What’s Available

DISCLAIMER – The information presented on this podcast should not be construed as medical advice. It is not intended to replace consultation with your physician or healthcare provider. The ideas shared on this podcast are the expressed opinions of the guests and do not always reflect those of Margie Bissinger and Happy Bones, Happy Life Podcast.

Julie Olson, CFMP, BCHN, CN, CGP, is a triple-board certified Functional Medicine Nutritionist whose mission is to help women worldwide restore their health, hope, and hair loss naturally so they look and feel their very best!

With more than 10 years of experience and success stories, Julie is known to skillfully investigate, discover and communicate root cause resolutions to revitalize health and naturally regrow hair. Julie has used these same strategies to personally overcome her own health struggles of hair loss, digestive issues, fatigue, and autoimmunity. In this episode, we discuss the common root causes of hair loss. Julie shares her favorite tips to both maintain healthy hair and reverse hair loss.

• Healthy Body Healthy Hair Summit June 12th-19th
• Julie's Website

[02:58] The Root Causes of Hair Loss

[09:05] Natural Approaches to Prevent Hair Loss

[13:32] Magnesium and Biotin - Do You Have Too Much?

[20:49] Things People Can Do To Keep a Healthy Scalp

[28:23] Alternatives to Medication

[32:37] Julie Olson’s Summit

DISCLAIMER – The information presented on this podcast should not be construed as medical advice. It is not intended to replace consultation with your physician or healthcare provider. The ideas shared on this podcast are the expressed opinions of the guests and do not always reflect those of Margie Bissinger and Happy Bones, Happy Life Podcast.

Dr. Keira Barr blends science with soul as a somatic coach, breathwork guide and dual board certified integrative dermatologist empowering women around the world with the tools needed to help them gain the control, clarity and confidence they crave during their midlife experience.

As the host of the Skinny Dipping Prescription podcast and creator of Somatic Skin Science, she's redefining skincare as the embodiment of our lived experience through conversations, straight-up truths, and tangible, actionable advice. Her work has been featured in MindBodyGreen, Better Homes and Gardens, Reader's Digest, Glamour, SELF, Oprah Magazine, and more.

In this episode, Dr. Barr shares her best tips for a skincare routine that goes way beyond the surface.

Dr. Barr's Skincare Quiz

Dr. Barr's Website

[02:25] The Most Common Issues People Deal With

[08:53] What She’s Seen While Using This Approach

[11:14] Her Favorite Practices to Help People With

[18:02] Vitamin D and Sun Exposure

[26:50] These May Make Your Skin Worse

[38:43] Warning Signs You Should Be Aware Of

[41:44] This Is Her Story

DISCLAIMER – The information presented on this podcast should not be construed as medical advice. It is not intended to replace consultation with your physician or healthcare provider. The ideas shared on this podcast are the expressed opinions of the guests and do not always reflect those of Margie Bissinger and Happy Bones, Happy Life Podcast.

Dr. Kim Millman, MD PhD is a Stanford/UCSF/USC trained Integrated Medicine Physician and Research Scientist.  She has been working for fifteen years in her thriving medical practice to help women with bone loss discover why their bones are thinning, reverse the root cause, and give them natural strategies to strengthen their bones. 

She has spent the last ten years researching, developing, and implementing the most novel natural treatment regimens for bone loss and has become one of the top Natural Osteoporosis Doctors in the country. Through her work as a research scientist, she has developed personalized dosing strategies for Calcium, Vitamin D, and other minerals that have advanced personalized medicine for bone health.

It’s her mission to help women with bone loss understand that they CAN heal naturally and not let fear hold them back from living their best and most active lives.  They can go from feeling fragile, frustrated, and frightened to empowered and confident so that they can take control of their bone health and continue to do the things they love to do. In this episode, Dr. Millman discusses her integrative approach and answers questions about vitamin K2, digestion, inflammation, and cortisol. She gives some fabulous tips you don’t want to miss.

• Dr. Millman's New Program

• Dr. Millman's Website

[05:15] Integrative Approach to Bone Loss or Osteoporosis

[17:24] One Big Tip For Better Digestion

[22:41] Dr. Millman’s Method to Assess Inflammation

[38:10] High Cortisol and Testing

[46:39] Vitamin K2, Different Research, and the Different Forms

[58:34] Dr. Millman’s Results and How You Can Work with Her

DISCLAIMER – The information presented on this podcast should not be construed as medical advice. It is not intended to replace consultation with your physician or healthcare provider. The ideas shared on this podcast are the expressed opinions of the guests and do not always reflect those of Margie Bissinger and Happy Bones, Happy Life Podcast.

Felice Gersh, MD is a multi-award winning physician with dual board certifications in OB-GYN and Integrative Medicine. She is the founder and director of the Integrative Medical Group of Irvine, a practice that provides comprehensive health care for women by combining the best evidence-based therapies from conventional, naturopathic, and holistic medicine.

She taught obstetrics and gynecology at Keck USC School of Medicine for 12 years as an Assistant Clinical Professor. She now serves as an Affiliate Faculty Member at the Fellowship in Integrative Medicine, through the University of Arizona School of Medicine. Felice Gersh, M.D. is the bestselling author of PCOS SOS and the PCOS SOS Fertility Fast Track, and her newest book, Menopause: 50 Things You Need to Know. She has also had numerous scientific articles published in peer-reviewed medical journals. She is a prolific lecturer and has been featured in several films and documentary series.

In today’s episode, Dr. Gershan answers your questions on bio-identical hormones. There is so much misinformation on this topic. Make sure to listen and learn how you can safely use bio-identical hormones for better bone and overall health.

• Dr. Gersh's Website

• Dr. Gersh's Instagram

• Don’t miss Happy Bones Roadmap starting May 2nd

[04:49] Bio-Indenticals and How They Can Be Used in a Bone Rebuilding Plan

[16:14] Birth Control and Its Impact on Bone Health

[28:18] Are There Identified Risks of Heart Attack from Estradiol

[44:26] Fracture and Estrogen

[57:02] How You Can Work With Felice Gersh, MD

DISCLAIMER – The information presented on this podcast should not be construed as medical advice. It is not intended to replace consultation with your physician or healthcare provider. The ideas shared on this podcast are the expressed opinions of the guests and do not always reflect those of Margie Bissinger and Happy Bones, Happy Life Podcast.