Stronger Bones Lifestyle Osteoporosis, Osteopenia & Bone Health Podcast

Welcome back to the Stronger Bones Lifestyle Podcast! In Episode 86, host Debi Robinson delves into the complexities of osteoporosis management with esteemed orthopedic surgeon Dr. Andy Bush. Together, they explore advanced diagnostic tools like REMS technology and discuss personalized care approaches for those at high risk of osteoporosis.

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Dr. Andy brings his rich expertise to the podcast, shedding light on how traditional assessment models might not accurately reflect an individual's real-time health status, especially for active older adults. He emphasizes the importance of looking beyond statistical models and normative databases, advocating for more tailored and comprehensive patient evaluations.

Join Debi and Dr. Andy as they discuss the nuances of bone health assessments, the limitations of standard screenings, and the potential of REMS technology. Dr. Andy's insights and Debi's experiences enrich the conversation, highlighting the need for accurate and empowering information around bone health.

Key  Takeaways:
[3:50] Fragility scores and other potential risk factors
[8:35] Medications and what they do
[14:39] The issue with the REMS database
[25:47] Getting a baseline from REMS and using it for monitoring bone health
[28:48] The word severe
[31:21] What do women need to do after getting their REMS

** For FULL show notes, please visit: https://debirobinson.com/episode86/

Where to find Guest:
Website


Memorable Quotes:
"If you have no muscle, you’ll have no bone." [4:19] - Dr. Andy

"We’re gonna use that (REMS scan) as a baseline. And when you come in next year we’ll see how you changed." [26:05] - Dr. Andy 

"There's so much that goes into the interpretation of the REMS." [30:55]  – Debi

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• Website: DebiRobinson.com
• Learn more about and join the Healthy Gut Healthy Bones Program 

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Welcome back to the Stronger Bones Lifestyle Podcast. In Episode 85, host Debi Robinson welcomes esteemed orthopedic surgeon Dr. Andy Bush to delve into groundbreaking advancements in bone health diagnosis and management. Together, they explore innovative techniques like REMS (Radiofrequency Echographic Multi Spectrometry) and discuss how these advancements are pivotal in more accurately assessing and managing bone fragility.

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Dr. Andy has a diversified background, transitioning significantly into bone health practice during the pandemic. He’s known for integrating a holistic approach into his practice, which not only includes surgical interventions but also comprehensive lifestyle assessments and complementary therapies. During this episode, Dr. Andy highlights the limitations of traditional DEXA scans, revealing how the REMS technology he employs can offer a more detailed understanding of bone strength through a fragility score.

Join Debi and Dr. Andy as they explore the pros and cons of current bone health diagnostics, and the importance of evaluating bone health beyond mere density.

Key  Takeaways:
[3:12] His bone health practice and background as orthopedic surgeon
[5:49] The old fashioned way of medicine and how his practice works
[9:18] REMS and DEXA scans
[13:40] Stiffness index and fragility score
[16:58] Disempowerment of DEXA
[18:59] Working with bones
[21:22] Bone structure
[23:45] The forces of a fall
[24:36] Why Dr. Andy uses the fragility score to assess bone health

Where to find Guest:
Website

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Memorable Quotes:
"That’s why I like REMS, the fragility score, the ability to look at the structure of the bone not just the density." [15:55] - Dr. Andy

"DEXA can be so disempowering and it pulls the rug out from some many women."  [16:58] - Debi

"REMS can give you the same information that a CAT scan can as far as the structure of the bone." [27:05] - Dr. Andy

"I think REMS gives us a tool that we can then use to give a better idea to somebody about what's happening because bone structure really is what determines fracture rise, density does not." [31:34] - Dr. Andy

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Welcome back to the Her Story: Osteoporosis series of the Stronger Bones Lifestyle Podcast. Join us as we dive into the world of bone health with women with a diagnosis of osteoporosis or osteopenia sharing experiences, insights, and strategies for leading a stronger life and taking control of their bone health.

Today host Debi Robinson dives into a powerful conversation with Anne Marie, a longtime cancer survivor, advocate, and holistic health enthusiast. Anne Marie's journey through multiple cancer treatments and her proactive approach to health and wellness offer invaluable insights for those managing chronic conditions.

Anne Marie has been managing her metastatic condition for 26 years. She shares the critical role of second opinions, especially from teaching hospitals and renowned specialists, and stresses the importance of self-advocacy in the healthcare system.

In this episode, Anne Marie discusses the intersection of cancer treatment and bone health, talking candidly about her osteopenia diagnosis and how she incorporates weight-bearing exercises and a nutritious diet to manage her bone density. She also sheds light on her holistic practices, including energy healing and spiritual routines, which help her maintain mental and physical resilience.

Listen in as Anne Marie and Debi explore various facets of living with stage four cancer, dealing with the healthcare system, and integrating holistic health practices. They emphasize the importance of mental well-being alongside physical treatment and discuss actionable steps individuals can take to manage their health proactively.

Key  Takeaways:
[4:59] Anne Marie’s story with breast cancer
[10:51] Listening to her gut
[12:28] Being involved in her care
[14:23] Her bone health
[17:26] Genetic testing
[19:01] Lifestyle factors
[22:00] The tools she uses to balance her body
[23:20] Yoga
[27:04] Dr Jen Simmons 
[28:17] Dense breasts
[29:36] Cancer support groups
[32:58] Supporting bone health during cancer
[34:50] Acidic environments and diets to support health with cancer

Memorable Quotes:
"It’s a team and I’m on the team and I choose who’s on my team because I have to feel good about them." [13:15]  - Anne Marie

"There has to be a triage in the way we show up in life." [15:30] - Debi

"You have to treat the whole person." [19:56] - Anne Marie

"Life is a school and this is all part of the lessons." [23:17] - Anne Marie

"It's not just the person that gets the diagnosis, it’s the family." [32:26] - Debi

"Allow yourself to stand in your own light and realize that you're doing the best you can." [37:41] - Anne Marie

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Welcome back to the Stronger Bones Lifestyle Podcast. In Episode 83, our host Debi Robinson welcomes back Dr. Yvonne Karney to discuss informed consent when it comes to traditional mammogram screenings and introduces us to a groundbreaking alternative technology, QT Imaging.

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Dr. Yvonne Karney, with over 25 years of experience in gynecology, delves into the benefits, limitations and risks of mammogram screenings. Dr. Yvonne underscores the importance of patient awareness, advocating for informed choices without judgment, allowing women to make empowered healthcare decisions.

Join Debi and Dr. Yvonne as they delve into QT Imaging, a new breast screening modality, utilizing both traditional and transmission ultrasound. QT Imaging offers a more comfortable and potentially more accurate option for women, especially those with dense breasts or implants. Dr. Yvonne shares her efforts to bring affordable and superior breast screening technologies to the forefront, empowering women to take charge of their healthcare.

Tune in to hear Debi and Dr. Yvonne share a hopeful future of improved breast health and overall wellness stemming from women being able to make educated choices.

Key  Takeaways:
[4:04] Breast health
5:04] Informed consent
[8:14] The benefits of breast cancer screening
[9:30] The limitations to mammography
[14:19] Three types of breast tissue and dense breasts
[18:39] The potential risks of mammography
[25:09] Alternatives – QT imaging
[33:23] Thermography
[39:05] Power and choice
[43:42] Estimated price for the scan
[44:58] Breast implants and explants

Where to Find Guest:
Website
Qlarity Breast Imaging
Chicago Breast Imaging
QT Imaging Website
Instagram
YouTube
Episode 78: Dr. Yvonne Karney MD: Functional Gynecologist & Hormone Locksmith

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Memorable Quotes:
"The vast majority of people who have bone health issues are in that breast cancer awareness age range." [4:26] - Dr. Yvonne

"What actually does it do? what do we know what do we not know and what are the risks?" [33:08] - Dr. Yvonne

"Empower. Honor the women’s right to make a decision. She’s smart enough to know her body, what her desires are, what her priorities are and lets talk about risks, benefits and alternatives." [39:12] - Dr. Yvonne

"Yeah. It's the conversation of informed consent which you brought up, which raises questions. And then from those questions becomes the information. From the information, then the decision is in the hands of the woman to make." [39:39] - Dr. Yvonne

Welcome back to the Stronger Bones Lifestyle Podcast. In Episode 82, host Debi Robinson delves deep into a fundamental topic that intertwines gut health with bone health, presenting her new signature program, "Healthy Gut, Healthy Bones."

For years, Debi has worked with women coping with osteoporosis and osteopenia, providing natural approaches and functional health insights. In this episode, Debi emphasizes how critical a healthy gut is to maintaining strong bones and presents a comprehensive lifestyle program to help manage and reverse bone loss.

Join Debi as she shares how lifestyle practices, dietary choices, stress management, and proper gut function come together to support your bone health. She also discusses the gut-bone connection and offers a sneak peek into her program "Healthy Gut, Healthy Bones" that promises to equip you with the knowledge and habits needed to maintain fracture-resistant bones.

Key  Takeaways:
[0:31] Debi's new program "Healthy Gut, Healthy Bones"
[1:43] We are in control
[4:01] The role of the gut and the gut bone connection
[5:13] What happens outside of the stomach
[6:56] Eliminating waste
[7:32] The results from the functional labs
[9:04] The lifestyle component
[9:41] The details of Healthy Gut, Healthy Bones
[12:01] Bone building bacteria
[13:20] Yoga therapy for osteoporosis
[15:07] Stress management
[16:20] How and why Debi created this program
[17:06] Bonuses and resources
[18:28] Food is the hardest part

Memorable Quotes:.
"There is so much that is in our control when it comes to our bone health and when it comes to every aspect of our health. We are in control of our body and our bones.” [1:36] - Debi

"If you're in a state of fight or flight your body is not going to be digesting so digestion becomes impaired because of stress.” [4:51] - Debi

"It is critical that we have a healthy gut to have healthy bones.” [6:52]  Debi

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Welcome back to the Stronger Bones Lifestyle Podcast. In Episode 81, host Debi Robinson welcomes Dr. Anu Gupta, a renowned functional and lifestyle medicine physician, to discuss preventative measures for maintaining optimum health and reversing the effects of modern living on our bodies.

** For FULL show notes, please visit: https://debirobinson.com/episode81/ 

Dr. Anu specializes in gut and gynecological health with extensive training at prestigious institutions like Harvard Medical School and Columbia University Medical Center. In this episode, she delves into the impact of processed foods, and the significance of early lifestyle interventions. Dr. Anu and Debi explore the six pillars of lifestyle medicine, emphasizing how early and mindful changes can prevent diseases such as osteoporosis and improve overall well-being.

Join Debi and Dr. Anu as they illuminate the importance of managing nutrition, exercise, stress, sleep, and social connections to maintain a strong, healthy body.

Key  Takeaways:
[2:10] Dr. Anu's story
[7:14] Lifestyle
[8:16] Gut microbiome
[11:30] Inflammation
[12:28] Processed food
[14:26] Age -biological, chronological and reversing your biological age
[18:21] Her 6-pillar approach
[21:13] The changes during peri and menopause
[23:01] HRT
[24:39] Food-retraining and reprogramming
[26:16] Time restricted eating
[36:47] The good news
[41:24] Cooking with spices

Where to Find Guest:
Website
Instagram
Facebook

** For FULL show notes, please visit: https://debirobinson.com/episode81/

Memorable Quotes:
"It's not something that happened yesterday or last week. its everyday all day, the lifestyles and the habits.” [7:16] – Debi 

"Are the guys inside my gut going to like it?” [12:50] – Dr. Anu

"Every single cell in our body needs nutrients in order to function.” [13:16] - Debi
 
"Genetics loads the gun, lifestyle pulls the trigger.” [17:23] - Debi

"Your genetics are not your destiny, your lifestyle is.” [17:42] – Dr. Anu

"The symptoms are a check engine light.” [20:35] - Debi

"Food is power.” [47:54] – Dr. Anu

"We can take care of ourselves and we should.” [50:19] - Debi

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• Instagram: @debirobinsonwellness
• Website: DebiRobinson.com
• Healthy Gut Healthy Bones Program

In Episode 80 of the Stronger Bones Lifestyle Podcast, host Debi Robinson talks with the Professor Paul Lee, an expert in regenerative medicine, combining expertise in sports medicine, orthopedics, and medical engineering for over 30 years. Professor Paul shares his comprehensive approach to bone health, integrating the principles of physics, chemistry, biology, and time.

** For FULL show notes, please visit: https://debirobinson.com/episode80/ 

Professor Paul offers practical tips, like checking out how our shoes wear down to spot alignment issues and making simple posture adjustments to fend off musculoskeletal problems. He and Debi also chat about yoga and how everyday awareness can make a huge difference.

They discuss Wolff’s Law, explaining that bones need to be loaded with the right amount of force to build density, but we need to do it safely and with proper guidance as well as how gut health, managing stress and lifestyle are critical in maintaining or even reversing bone health.

The episode also touches on new tech in bone health diagnosis, highlighting the REM scanner over the traditional DEXA scan and ends with a conversation about how lifestyle changes and understanding our genetic and physiological makeup can positively impact our bone health.

Key  Takeaways:
[2:54] Who is Professor Lee
[4:35] His life and education as an orthopedic surgeon
[5:28] Breaking down bone health
[6:23] Physics and muscular skeletal movement
[10:56] Chemistry and diet
[12:37] Drugs and changing your chemistry
[16:11] Biology and how you feel in terms of stress, sleep and environment plus what’s in your DNA
[17:43] Epigenetics
[21:22] DEXA and REMS Scans
[27:56] Time and timing
[31:45] Is bone loss reversible
[32:07] Age – physical vs chronological
[34:50] Bisphosphonate
[35:49] Loading bones
[43:12] His book Regeneration by Design

Where to Find Guest:
Website
LinkedIn
His book, Regeneration by Design

** For FULL show notes, please visit: https://debirobinson.com/episode80/

Memorable Quotes:
"Science is what we need to bring into the medical space." [5:08] - Professor Paul

"Just being so aware of how are you standing walking moving sitting." [9:45] - Debi

"We don't just think about regeneration.  Its regeneration and degeneration. Its what we call an equilibrium." [10:27] - Professor Paul

"It doesn’t really matter how old you are, you can still start." [33:09] - Professor Paul

"You will only perform well if you’re in the right environment." [33:59] - Professor Paul         

"It’s cheaper to get a new pair of shoes than to get a hip replacement. And its quicker too." [38:49] - Professor Paul

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• Healthy Gut Healthy Bones Program

Welcome back to the Stronger Bones Lifestyle Podcast! In Episode 79, your host Debi Robinson dives deep into the topic of bone health, specifically focusing on osteopenia and how it differs from osteoporosis. Drawing from her extensive experience working with women through yoga classes, online programs, and direct consultations, Debi sheds light on these often misunderstood conditions.

** For FULL show notes, please visit: https://debirobinson.com/episode79/ 

Debi embarks on a detailed exploration of how bone loss begins long before most women are aware, starting around age 35. She explains the importance of understanding bone health terminology, the metabolic processes contributing to bone loss, and the role of lifestyle factors such as diet, stress, and exercise. By dissecting statistics and providing practical insights, Debi empowers her listeners to take control of their bone health.

Listen to learn more about the stages of bone loss, the central role of calcium and vitamin D, and the statistics regarding bone health in postmenopausal women. Debi emphasizes that osteoporosis and osteopenia are not inevitable parts of aging and offers actionable steps for prevention and reversal through lifestyle adjustments.

This episode provides a comprehensive guide for women looking to understand and improve their bone health, arming them with the knowledge needed to live a stronger, more empowered life.

Key  Takeaways:
[1:54] Osteopenia 101
[2:46] Building our bones and loosing bones
[4:16] Acidic Blood
[5:42] First Stage of Bone Loss
[7:02] The Stats of Bone Loss
[8:31] The disease state of Bone Loss
[8:54] What to look at in your DEXA scan
[9:45] How the term Osteopenia came about
[10:56] Being in control of our bone health
[12:27] Metabolic and biochemical components
[13:57] Medications
[14:41] Causal factors of Osteopenia

Memorable Quotes:
"It's not because you're not taking enough Calcium and Vitamin D supplements, it's because your body is not properly digesting and absorbing those nutrients." [6:02] - Debi

"We look at bone loss as a disease and there’s a pill for disease. Well that’s not necessarily true." [14:04] - Debi

"You are in control of you, so learn what you can do to build stronger bones." [20:28] - Debi

To learn more about me and to stay connected, click on the links below:

• Instagram: @debirobinsonwellness
• Website: DebiRobinson.com
• Healthy Gut Healthy Bones Program 

** For FULL show notes, please visit: https://debirobinson.com/episode79/ 

Welcome back to the Stronger Bones Lifestyle Podcast. In Episode 78, Debi welcomes Dr. Yvonne Carney, founder of Vitality Renewal Functional Medicine in Chicago, for an insightful discussion on women's bone health and hormone replacement therapy.

** For FULL show notes, please visit: https://debirobinson.com/episode78/ 

Dr. Yvonne shares her personal journey from traditional medicine to integrative medicine, underscoring a pivotal moment when she encountered the limitations of standard osteoporosis treatments. This experience prompted her to explore a more holistic and functional approach to bone health.

Dr. Yvonne also elaborates on the significance of hormone levels and their impact on bone health. She stresses the benefits of using bioidentical hormones, citing studies that show fewer side effects and better alignment with the body's natural processes.

Dr. Yvonne also discusses the holistic health approach in functional medicine, which includes considerations for nutrition, inflammation, and immune system support to optimize hormone function.

Throughout the episode, Dr. Yvonne and Debi call for greater transparency in medical recommendations and advocate for empowering women to take control of their bone health through informed choices and lifestyle interventions.

Key  Takeaways:
[2:35] One of her aha moments
[4:09] Fosamax
[12:16] Why medications are not her first go to
[14:16] Acidity and inflammation
[15:45] Optimizing your hormones
[16:07] The women's health initiative study
[20:23] BHRT and the varieties of estrogen
[29:31] Progesterone
[30:31] Receptor sites
[33:38] Healthy guts and hormones
[37:33] Fat
[43:30] Aging appropriately

Where to Find Guest:
Website
Instagram
YouTube

Memorable Quotes:
"We don't just want dense bones, we want strong bones and they're not always the same thing." [6:20] – Dr. Yvonne

"That’s my mission -blow up osteoporosis in the way we diagnosis, manage and treat it." [11:02] – Debi

"There's so much we have control over in our health. So much." [11:17] – Dr. Yvonne

"We are a multi-faceted being and that’s why we can't just do pills for things." [28:11] – Debi

"Hormones only work when they attach to the receptor." [31:26] – Dr. Yvonne

"Unhealthy gut leads to abnormal hormones." [33:48] - Dr. Yvonne

"If we do it right, we can maintain the high benefits [of hormones] for a long time and minimize the risk  and that’s what we want." [42:10] – Dr. Yvonne 

"My goal is to be the strongest healthiest version of myself." [45:21] - Debi

To learn more about me and to stay connected, click on the links below:

• Instagram: @debirobinsonwellness
• Website: DebiRobinson.com
• Healthy Gut Healthy Bones Program

** For FULL show notes, please visit: https://debirobinson.com/episode78/ 

Welcome back to the Stronger Bones Lifestyle Podcast. In Episode 77, host Debi Robinson is joined by Dr. Christal Blanchard to discuss the empowering concept of not becoming your diagnosis. Together, they delve into the fascinating potential of reversing diseases by addressing and healing our bodies from within.

** For FULL show notes, please visit: https://debirobinson.com/episode77/ 

Dr. Christal Blanchard is a naturopathic doctor specializing in chronic health conditions linked to gut infections. In this episode, she shares her personal health journey, which led her to investigate natural ways of improving health through diet and lifestyle changes. Dr. Christal also talks about the significance of digestive support, the impact of bloating as a symptom, and the importance of proper detoxification methods

Join Debi and Dr. Christal as they unveil the interconnectedness of gut health, emotional well-being, and the body's innate ability to heal. They discuss the importance of personalized probiotic use, exploring natural compounds like berberine to support a balanced gut microbiome. Dr. Christal dives deep into the critical role of addressing bacterial, fungal, and parasitic infections in maintaining overall health and well-being.

Key  Takeaways:
[1:43] Why she got into gut health
[7:24] How she works with gut health
[8:38] Your first line of defense
[11:30] bacteria
[12:34] Bloating
14:28] Hormones
[15:28] Berberine
[20:22] DEXA scan
[22:16] How anxiety and stress can affect your bone health
[24:13] What can we do
[28:40] Common results in stool tests
[29:50] Binders
[31:17] Basic liver support you can do
[36:46] Probiotics
[42:15] Her appearance in the documentary “The Cure”

Where to Find Guest:
Website
https://drchristalnd.com/

Watch The Documentary
https://drchristalnd.com/

Start Here to Fix Your Gut" Cheat Sheet and Guide eBook
https://tinyurl.com/startheretofixyourgut

Full Show Notes:
https://debirobinson.com/episode77/

Memorable Quotes:
"We’re looking to call something something, we don’t understand why it’s happening." [5:18] - Debi

"We are 90% bacteria and only 10% human. [11:36] – Debi

"We’re normalizing a lot because it’s [low energy] so common, it’s becoming normal." [14:20] - Dr. Christal 

"The second you settle with that one answer you prevent yourself form learning more and progressive forward." [19:42] - Christal

"Question your diagnosis, don’t become your diagnosis." [45:41]– Debi