Oxalates is a topic I get asked about all the time. There is so much confusion about it around and people sometimes are not even aware about the fact that it can negatively affect our bone health.

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So in this podcast episode, we are going to explore this topic with our special guest Julie Matthews. 

Julie is a Certified Nutrition Consultant who also has a master’s degree in medical nutrition. She has a lot of experience working with oxalates and helping people with their diets.

Her approach is based on the BioIndividual Nutrition® needs of each person and she provides diet and nutrition guidance backed by scientific research and clinical experience. 

What are oxalates? Do we need to be worried about them? How can we reduce the oxalates in our diet? Julie answers all of these questions and more in today’s enlightening episode. 

“Because oxalates can bind to calcium, one of the things that it can do, besides getting deposited into all sorts of tissues and things, it can actually deplete our calcium as well as our other minerals. ” - Julie Matthews 

Timestamps:

[02:21] - Julie Matthews's backstory 

[06:00] - What are oxalates, and how do they impact bone health? 

[09:05] - How foods containing oxalates reduce calcium absorption in other foods

[10:37] - Oxalates and gut health 

[14:16] - Symptoms of oxalate issues

[18:09] - Foods that are high in oxalates 

[22:15] - Numbers to take into account if you have an oxalate issue 

[24:42] - How to start getting rid of oxalates 

[27:29] - Reasons that may explain high oxalates in your body 

[29:14] - How do you get tested?

[30:49] - Tips for reducing oxalates

[35:38] - A resource to help you 

[38:29] - How the type of cooking modifies oxalates’ presence 

[40:15] - How long does it take to reduce your symptoms? 

[43:32] - Julie’s resources for practitioners 

[48:24] - Find practitioners who work with BioIndividual Nutrition® 

Resources mentioned

High-Calcium Low-Oxalate Foods

45-Page Practitioner Guide 

Connect with Julie Matthews 

BioIndividual Nutrition® Institute  

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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. Rajka Milanovic Galbraith is a board-certified family medicine doctor and functional medicine expert in hormone replacement and peptides certified by the Institute for Functional Medicine (IFM). Dr. Rajka also has an expertise in longevity and performance, autoimmune disease and nutrigenetics.

She is an international speaker and mentor to hundreds of practitioners. Dr. Rajka is the author of a wonderful new book: Energized - Feel Fantastic Forever. In today’s episode, Dr. Rajka explains what peptides are and how we can use them to improve our bone health. This interview is full of new, exciting information.

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[03:32] - Dr. Rajka’s Backstory

[14:40] - Different Peptides and Bone Health

[21:04] - How To Choose Which One To Use

[39:47] - How To Work With Dr. Rajka

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.

Maya Shetreat, MD is a neurologist, herbalist, urban farmer, and author of The Dirt Cure and The Master Plant Experience: The Science, Safety and Sacred Ceremony of Psychedelics. She has been featured in the New York Times, The Telegraph, NPR, Sky News, The Dr. Oz Show and more. Dr. Maya is the founder of the Terrain Institute, where she teaches earth-based programs for transformational healing, including professional training programs for psychedelic-assisted approaches. 

She works and studies with indigenous communities and healers from around the world, and is a lifelong student of ethnobotany, plant healing, and the sacred. 

In today’s enlightening episode, Dr. Maya shares the latest information on plant medicine and psychedelics and how we can use these tools to improve our health and enhance our lives.

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[02:28] - Begin Interview

[10:03] - How YOU Can Use Master Plants

[24:58] - Concept Of The Drops

[42:00] - Dr. Maya’s Book

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. Eric Osansky is a chiropractor, clinical nutritionist, and a certified functional medicine practitioner who has over 20 years of experience in health and wellness. He has been helping people with thyroid and autoimmune thyroid conditions since 2009.

He is the author of the books "Natural Treatment Solutions for Hyperthyroidism and Graves' Disease" and "Hashimoto's Triggers", and is the host of the Save My Thyroid podcast. Dr. Osansky was personally diagnosed in 2008 with Graves disease, and after taking a natural treatment approach has been in remission since 2009. After seeing how well natural treatment methods helped with his condition, he began using these natural thyroid treatment protocols to help others with different types of thyroid and autoimmune thyroid conditions, including hyperthyroidism and Graves Disease, and hypothyroidism and Hashimoto's Thyroiditis.

In today’s episode, Dr. Osansky discusses the relationship between hyperthyroidism and osteoporosis. He shares the natural approaches he has used successfully to help people with hyperthyroidism.

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Timestamps

[02:11] - Begin Interview

[06:30] - Hyperthyroidism and Hypothyroidism

[11:41] - Conditions Under Hyperthyroidism

[21:55] - Is It Ever Too Late To Reduce Medication

[29:13] - Dr. Eric Osansky’s Book

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.

Anna Cabeca, DO, OB/GYN, FACOG, is best selling author of The Hormone Fix and Keto-Green 16 and MenuPause. Dr. Anna is triple-board certified in obstetrics/gynecology, integrative medicine, and anti-aging and regenerative medicine.

She holds special certifications in functional medicine, sexual health, and bioidentical hormone replacement therapy. She lectures frequently on these topics throughout the world to large audiences and is known nationally as The Girlfriend Doctor and is host of The Girlfriend Doctor show. She has personally developed natural products to help women balance hormones and thrive through menopause and beyond.

In today’s talk, Dr. Anna discusses the importance of hormone balance. She  gives us some great practical strategies we can easily put into our lives.

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[02:00] - Begin Interview

[05:01] - Improve Hormone Balance In Everyday Life

[10:40] - Keto-Green

[21:53] - A Peek Inside Dr. Anna’s Books

[29:01] - Easy Tweaks You Can Do Right Now

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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Cheryl Jones for over the past 30 years has delivered hundreds of presentations across the U.S. on wellness, health, and mindfulness. Cheryl's mission is to provide health empowerment experiences which support the whole person, helping them to thrive in body, mind, and spirit.

Cheryl, formerly the Director of Mindfulness at Aetna, holds a masters degree in health education and exercise science from the University of Connecticut and a Certificate in Spirituality from the University of Saint Joseph. Cheryl is the author of two books, Thriving When Your Cosmic Egg Is Cracked: A Mindful Journey and Mindful Exercise: A Bridge Between Yoga and Exercise.

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[02:41] - Begin Interview

[06:42] - Cheryl’s Story

[17:35] - Where to Start If You Don’t Have Time For Mindfulness

[28:22] - What It Means to “Thrive”

[36:15] - Margie & Cheryl’s Exciting Program

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. Heather Sandison is a naturopathic doctor who has dedicated her career to supporting those suffering with dementia. She has created unique, successful solutions for patients and caregivers using clinical, residential, research and educational platforms employing holistic and multimodal interventions.

She is the primary clinical investigator and author on the peer reviewed article Observed Improvement in Cognition During a Personalized Lifestyle Intervention in People with Cognitive Decline published in the Journal of Alzheimer's Disease in August of 2023.

In this interview, Dr. Sandison shatters common misconceptions about Alzheimer's and shares what she has learned about keeping your brain sharp at any age. This is a powerful interview you do not want to miss!

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[02:46] - Dr. Heather’s Story

[08:22] - Deep Dive Into This Comprehensive Approach

[18:21] - Let’s Talk About Sleep

[25:40] - The Model That You Can Follow

[31:54] - What She Has Seen From Her Studies and Testing

[41:31] - How To Get In Touch With Dr. Heather

Dr. Allison Siebecker has been specializing in SIBO since 2011. She was the co-Founder and former Medical Director of the SIBO Center for Digestive Health at NUNM - The National University of Natural Medicine (NUNM).

She has been teaching Advanced Gastroenterology since 2013, and is an award-winning author. Her integrative SIBO protocols have helped thousands world-wide. I rely upon Dr. Sebeckers protocol in managing patients with SIBO. 

In this interview, Dr. Siebecker gives us so much fabulous information about SIBO that you don’t want to miss.

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[02:38] - SIBO Defined - What Is It?

[08:12] - Recommendations For Testing

[22:04] - Dr. Siebecker’s Favorite Prokinetics

[34:21] - Why Do So Many People Have SIBO & Osteoporosis

[43:02] - What Has Dr. Siebecker Seen With Probiotics

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. Lani is a chiropractic doctor and a Certified Clinical Densitometrist. She's the author of Dr. Lani's No-Nonsense Bone Health Guide, Dr. Lani's No-Nonsense Skin Care Guide, and the creator of the national PBS special, Stronger Bones, Longer Life.

Dr. Lani's extensive clinical experience and multi-disciplinary approach have enabled her to educate thousands of clients and professionals about osteoporosis treatment and prevention.

In this episode, Dr. Lani shares important information we all need to know about bone density testing. She discusses many important nuggets you don’t want to miss.

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[01:45] - The Problem and The Methods

[07:45] - Problems Arisen From Improper Bone Density Tests

[26:42] - The Importance of Bone Quality

[31:58] - The T-Score

[34:33] - 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. Eva Detko is a natural healthcare practitioner, author, and speaker. She has studied natural medicine and the human mind for 23 years. Dr. Eva successfully recovered from chronic fatigue and fibromyalgia and reversed Hashimoto's thyroiditis. She now helps others recover their health.

Dr. Eva has extensive knowledge and experience in the field of human physiology, biochemistry, nutritional sciences, and bioenergetics. She uses a wide range of mind-transforming modalities. She is the author of Sovereign Health Solution – heal the psycho-energetic root causes of chronic illness.

In this episode, Dr. Eva discusses the importance of the vagus nerve when it comes to our bones and gives you techniques you can start right away to activate your vagus nerve.

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Timestamps

[o2:19] - The Vagus Nerve Connection and Bone Health

[o7:19] - What IS The Vagus Nerve?

[16:02] - Amazing Tools You Can Use

[29:42] - The Best Modality for Trauma, for Dr. Eva

[37:51] - Last-Minute Advice

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.