The Root Cause Medicine Podcast

Osteoporosis: Your Options Beyond Medications


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In today's episode of The Root Cause Medicine Podcast, Dr. Carrie Jones sits down with Dr. Doug Lucas, CEO and Founder of Optimal Bone Health, to discuss groundbreaking approaches to reversing osteoporosis naturally. You'll hear them discuss:

  • How to properly test and interpret bone health markers
  • Why traditional bone density scans aren't enough
  • The crucial role of hormones in bone health
  • Why medications shouldn't be your first option
  • The truth about reversing osteoporosis naturally

Dr. Lucas is a double board certified physician specializing in Osteoporosis Reversal and founder of Optimal Human Health MD. After nearly a decade in orthopedic surgery, he gained fellowship training and board certification in antiaging and regenerative medicine. Through his nationwide telehealth practice and popular YouTube channel "The Doctor Doug Show," he helps patients reverse osteoporosis naturally using comprehensive, evidence-based approaches.
Labs Mentioned

  • DXA Scan
  • REMS Ultrasound
  • CTX (C-telopeptide)
  • P1NP (Procollagen Type 1 N-Terminal Propeptide)
  • FSH (Follicle Stimulating Hormone)
  • Estradiol Testing
  • Comprehensive Hormone Panel

Guest Details:

  • Dr. Doug Lucas' LinkedIn, YouTube
  • Optimal Human Health MD Website
  •  February Osteoporosis Retreat Registration

Rupa Health Details:

  • Rupa Health's Website, LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube
  • Rupa Health Reference Guide & Magazine
  • Dr. Carrie Jones Website, Instagram, Facebook & TikTok


Timestamps

03:09 - Is It Possible to Reverse Osteoporosis?

04:05 - The Journey to Bone Loss

05:58 - Understanding Bone Testing Methods

10:28 - Decoding T-Scores and Z-Scores

13:38 - Bone Turnover Markers Explained

21:37 - Dr. Lucas' Approach to Reversing Osteoporosis

26:20 - The Role of Hormone Therapy

33:07 - Cycling Progesterone Post-Menopause

36:14 - Understanding Bone Medications

40:15 - Where to Find Dr. Lucas

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