Welcome back to the Stronger Bones Lifestyle Podcast. In Episode 61, host Debi Robinson is once again joined by Dr. Inna Lozinskaya, a renowned expert in functional medicine, to explore the role of nutrition and gut health in managing Osteoporosis and enhancing general wellness.Dr. Inna is a functional medicine expert who helps her patients restore energy, sleep, weight, optimize hormones, turn back biological clock, and feel like best selves again. Throughout the episode, she emphasizes the crucial link between gut health and overall well-being, explaining how a healthy digestive system can influence hormone efficacy and bone health. This discussion is not just theoretical; Dr. Inna provides actionable advice based on her extensive practice and research, aimed at helping listeners to transform their health from surviving to thriving. Join Debi and Dr. Inna as they dive deep into the practical steps you can take to nourish your body properly, rethink your nutritional choices, and embrace a lifestyle that supports bone strength and vitality. Key  Takeaways:[2:37] It all begins in the gut[4:27] Areas to focus on[6:38] History of your body[7:51] The big misunderstanding [9:04] Nutrition[9:56] Oils[10:54] Gluten[16:27] Bioidentical hormones[19:39 The power is always yoursWhere to Find Guest:WebsiteMemorable Quotes:"Hippocrates once said all disease begins in the gut and it's absolutely true and is still true today" [2:36]  -Dr. Inna"If you want to thrive you have to have a different approach. You cannot fight disease and become healthy." [5:48] – Dr. Inna"If the messaging can then be, let me teach the lifestyle to get you to that place. Cause that's really what it is. It's multifaceted, it's lifestyle based." [17:19] - Debi"Yes, osteoporosis is reversible. Yes, bone loss is reversible. Depending on where you are on that scale, osteoporosis is reversible." [18:49] - Debi"Who gets to tell me what is possible except me?" [19:38] - Dr. InnaTo learn more about me and to stay connected, click on the links below:Instagram: @debirobinsonwellnessWebsite: DebiRobinson.comHealthy Gut Healthy Bones Program

Welcome back to the Stronger Bones Lifestyle Podcast. In Episode 60, host Debi is joined by Dr. Tasha Gandamihardja, a distinguished breast cancer surgeon and passionate advocate for comprehensive breast health education. Dr. Tasha is an Oncoplastic Breast Cancer and Reconstructive Surgeon based at the Holly Private Hospital. With over a decade of experience, Dr. Tasha brings a kind, compassionate and highly-professional approach to breast cancer diagnosis and treatment. She brings a wealth of knowledge to the podcast today sharing her experiences treating patients, fighting misinformation, and promoting holistic approaches to health.Throughout their discussion, Debi and Dr. Tasha delve into the crucial link between breast cancer treatment and bone health, emphasizing the effects of medications and lifestyle choices on bone density. They also tackle common myths about breast cancer, the importance of diet, and the role of exercise in prevention and recovery. Dr. Tasha passionately shares her insights on using complementary therapies like yoga to aid both physical and mental well-being during cancer treatment.Listen today to gain an understanding of the importance of self-examinations, plus  the benefits of a varied diet, and enjoy this enlightening conversation filled with actionable advice for anyone looking to support their bone and overall health.Key  Takeaways:[2:40] Intro to Dr. Tasha and her work[4:00 ] Misinformation and why she started using social media to impart knowledge about breast cancer[8:55] Minimizing risks of breast cancer[9:44] The biggest myths about breast cancer[12:42] Exercise [16:44] Yoga and cancer[18:07] Breast cancer and bone health[23:44] Foods[29:28] Being overwhelmed by all the noise online[30:26] The differences between healthy and non healthy tissue (from a surgeons perspective)[34:27] Looking after your breasts Where to Find Guest:WebsiteInstagramYouTubeMemorable Quotes:"Growing old is a privilege and is something we should embrace." [12:03] - Tasha"We need to dispel myths so that women can make informed decisions about their health." [12:45] - Tasha"Exercise in and of itself is so valuable to health that the next thing we can do from a lifestyle perspective is so far away from that that it really is that movement. Things in motion stay in motion. [13:42] - Debi"I think for anybody who's had a cancer diagnosis, whether that's breast cancer or any other cancer, really not only looking after your physical health, but also your mental health is so vital." [17:11] - Tasha "I think yoga is the answer on so many levels for so many things." [17:53] -Debi"Exercise is not just about staying fit; it's about staying alive." [21:30] - Tasha"It's not just about eating right; it's about living right to keep your body strong." [38:20] - DebiTo learn more about me and to stay connected, click on the links below:Instagram: @debirobinsonwellnessWebsite: DebiRobinson.comHealthy Gut Healthy Bones Program

Welcome to another episode of  the Stronger Bones Lifestyle Podcast. Today, in Episode 59 Debi welcomes physician  Dr. Inna Lozinskaya, to explore the limitations of conventional medical approaches when it comes to thriving, rather than just survivingDr. Inna is a functional medicine expert who helps her patients restore energy, sleep, weight, optimize hormones, turn back biological clock, and feel like best selves again. Today she  shares her own journey of health challenges that traditional medicine couldn't resolve. With fatigue and memory issues clouding her day-to-day life, Dr. Inna turned to functional medicine to reclaim her health and vitality.Listen today as we dive into why your gut health, nutrition, lifestyle choices, and mental well-being are all pivotal elements that play a role in the development and treatment of osteoporosis. Hormonal balance is critical, especially during menopause, and Dr. Inna will discuss the potential role of bioidentical hormone replacement therapy, but also why it's not a silver bullet unless the body's foundation is solid.Key  Takeaways:[3:14] The missing link when it comes to bone health- hormonal health[4:05] The greatest decrease in bone density[4:35]What do we do about it[5:11] Estrogen progesterone testosterone[6:24] Adrenal glands and stress management[8:36] As you hormones decrease during menopause[11:47] Areas to focus on[15:44] Internal balance[16:22] Your brain and survival mode[17:39] Being wired to be safe[19:00] Inna’s journey with diet and health[29:00] The messaging[29:23] Reversing bone loss and osteo[30:39] The word severe[32:59] Where does your chronic illness come from?[36:06] Root cause analysis steps[39:38] The big misunderstanding in nutrition[40:54] Inflammatory foods[42:49] Gluten[46:54] Sugar[51:25] BHRTWhere to Find Guest:WebsiteFree guide for Hormone Optimization Memorable Quotes:"Everything in the body is connected" [7:20] - Inna"If you want to survive than traditional medicine is perfect, it won’t let you die but if you want to thrive, it has to be a different approach." [26:04] -Inna"You really have to love yourself enough to trust yourself more than you trust the system." [27:19] - Inna"I like that root, and not even just one root cause, because when it comes to bones or really any aspect in the body, it's multifaceted. So then it becomes root causes." [35:35] - Debi"Nutrition is probably the easiest and fastest life hack." [42:35] - Inna"Food is medicine and its also poison. [46:59] – Debi To learn more about me and to stay connected, click on the links below:Instagram: @debirobinsonwellnessWebsite: DebiRobinson.comHealthy Gut Healthy Bones Program

Welcome to another episode of  the Stronger Bones Lifestyle Podcast. Today, in Episode 58, I am joined by a special guest, Dr. Allie Grimston, a menopause expert and doctor who specializes in functional medicine. Get ready to unravel the mysteries of bone health and menopause as we debunk the myth that bone loss is an inevitable part of aging.As a medical doctor trained in women's health, general practice and functional medicine, Dr Allie Grimston has a passion for inspiring women in their 40s, 50s & 60s to take back ownership of their health & hormones. Listen today as she shares her expertise on how to prevent bone loss through targeted lifestyle changes, nutrition, and the importance of gut health in hormone balance. We'll delve into the Dutch test and how understanding hormone metabolism can change the game in healthy aging.Join us as we discuss the role of stress and sleep in bone health,  natural approaches to addressing osteoporosis and menopause symptoms, and how lifestyle modifications lie at the heart of effective management. Key  Takeaways:[6:33] Doctors recognizing lifestyle-based diseases, advocating holistic approach.[8:02] Listening is crucial, especially in healthcare systems.[11:27] Prevent osteoporosis through diet, exercise, and supplementation.[15:57] Seek professional advice on hormone therapy concerns.[20:34] State and insurance health systems and stress impacts.[24:52] Balanced nutrition and lifestyle for overall health.[25:58] Functional medicine starts with gut health importance.[30:54] Manage energy and hormones with lifestyle approach.[33:42] Prevent bone lossWhere to Find Guest:WebsiteFree Smoothie Recipes Memorable Quotes:"There's so much we can do for ourselves to help with the menopause transition and reduce the effects of it. Not everybody. We don't have to have symptoms." [5:08] -Allie"Getting older doesn't have to mean getting weaker. We can build stronger bones at any age." [5:17] - Debi"Certainly it's so important to be aware of what we can do to help prevent osteoporosis throughout our lives. And, you know, in our twenties, we need to be starting doing things like weightlifting and things resistance to help to be strengthening those bones right from the start." [11:27] -Allie"We've talked about the epidemic of stress in our culture, but we also have an epidemic of sleep deprivation related to that epidemic of stress and high achievement and having a good work ethic, which means not putting yourself first at all." [22:00] -AllieSo if you're burning the candle at both ends, you're secreting this chemical that's breaking down your internal environment. And we're imbalanced, so we're not sleeping, and we're not able to process that hormone. That hormone has a negative effect on so many facets internally, especially the gut." [24:10] -Debi"Bone loss is not an inevitable part of aging. We don't have to just wait for it to happen." [33:46] - DebiTo learn more about me and to stay connected, click on the links below:Instagram: @debirobinsonwellnessWebsite: DebiRobinson.comHealthy Gut Healthy Bones Program

Welcome back to the Stronger Bones Lifestyle Podcast. I'm your host, Debi Robinson, and today, we're diving deep into the transformative power of food with the founder of Curry Girls Kitchen, Peggy Curry. Peggy is a lifelong educator, food entrepreneur, author, speaker and award-winning health and wellness advocate, who has spent decades supporting others on their health journey. Today Peggy joins us  and shares her wealth of experience in advocating for food as medicine. She also shares her cleansing reset program designed to combat inflammation and identify food triggers, as well as some indispensable dietary insights. We’ll also explore the emotional side of food and talk about food's role in preventing health issues.Together, Peggy and I will explore the systemic effects of gluten, particularly on the gallbladder, the importance of iron and fermented foods for gut health, and why rotating food choices is essential for nutrient diversity. Join us to hear the merits of cooking with cast iron, incorporating organic produce, and understanding the impact of antibiotics in animal farming on our health.Key  Takeaways:[3:17] Maintaining good health..[9:01] Cooking good, sharing, and empowering healthy choices.[12:12] Diet affects all body symptoms.[15:14] 21-day elimination, anti-inflammatory diet.[18:27] Choose beneficial fats, including olives and avocado.[21:02] Encouraging intentional, beneficial, and varied eating habits.[24:58] Local farmers markets promote sustainable, chemical-free farming.[29:23] Emotional self-care is essential for well-being.[30:47] Encouraging cooking for health and healing.[36:27] Creating delicious dishes and dressings.[39:34] Prevent bone loss and strengthen bones naturally.Where to Find Guest:WebsiteInstagramYouTubeBooksMemorable Quotes: "We have to remove the triggers of inflammation, because inflammation contributes to bone loss." [00:15]- Debi "We nourish our bodies from the inside out, and that's going to help us with this piece of longevity and strength for our bodies." [6:37] - Peggy  "Gluten inhibits the bile to secrete fat metabolizing, or gallbladder to secrete bile to metabolize fats. And it's everyone that's sensitive." [11:19] - Debi"It's giving you a break, a time off for you to just focus on you and breathe and be mindful and conscious and love on yourself and the emotional." [29:25] - Peggy"When you actually have this intentionality of choosing foods that have benefit for your body that are actually going to nourish you and you're going to feel happier you're going to have energy, you're going to produce better, you're going to be creative." [21:20] -PeggyTo learn more about me and to stay connected, click on the links below:Instagram: @debirobinsonwellnessWebsite: DebiRobinson.comHealthy Gut Healthy Bones Program

Welcome to Episode 56 of the Stronger Bones Lifestyle Podcast, where we explore the connection between lifestyle and bone health. In this episode, host Debi Robinson discusses the impact of a diagnosis of osteoporosis, shedding light on the mental and emotional triggers often accompanying the news. She delves into the complexities of bone density measurements and challenges the conventional perceptions of osteoporosis as an inevitable part of aging, emphasizing its lifestyle-based nature and the potential for reversal. Join us as we uncover practical steps and insights to empower women to take control of their bone health. Get ready to transform the way you view osteoporosis and discover the myriad ways you can slow down, halt, or even reverse bone loss.Key  Takeaways:[0:51] What happens when you are newly diagnosed with osteoporosis.[1:24] First thing: take a breath[1:46] Triggers after diagnosis[2:13] What these triggers can do[3:33] Awareness of bone metabolism[3:55] The issues with DEXA scan [5:47] The spine is where your higher numbers are usually[6:13] Look and understand your numbers[7:05] What is a DEXA scan, how does it work?[7:53] REMS[8:53] 4.1 million diagnoses of osteoporosis per year[10:03] The main area of fracture[10:54] Osteoporosis and bone loss is reversible[11:34] The inside of bone tissue is a honeycomb[12:28] Shiny objects in bone health space[12:55] The health of your gut[14:00] Oxalates[14:23] 7 root causes of bone loss[15:07] What is in your control[16:06] My message to the newly diagnosedMemorable Quotes:"The thoughts that we have, the aspects of stress first start in the mind with thoughts or a  diagnosis of osteoporosis and then they go down into breaking down your body biochemically.” [2:13] - Debi"Bones do not break down or build up quicky and that’s a good thing.” [3:21] - Debi"Osteoporosis is a metabolic disease. It’s a lifestyle based disease and there are many daily habits that you can have that will slow down, stop and reverse bone loss.” [15:32] - Debi"We are in charge of the strength the density the quality of our bones and I am here to shout that from the rooftops.” [17:07]  - DebiRelated Episodes:Ep. 39: Bone Nutrients, Bone Density and a Better Bone Scan with Nick BirchEp. 44: Diagnosing Osteoporosis- REMS, A Better Bone Scan with Nick BirchEp. 48: An Orthopedic Surgeon- Lifestyle Medicine for Bone Health with Nick BirchEp. 54: Gut Bone Connection with Dr. Grace LiuEp. 55: Oxalates and Bone Health with Julie OlsonTo learn more about me and to stay connected, click on the links below:Instagram: @debirobinsonwellnessWebsite: DebiRobinson.comHealthy Gut Healthy Bones Program

In Episode 55 of the Stronger Bones Lifestyle Podcast, host Debi Robinson welcomes back triple-certified nutritionist and functional medicine expert Julie Olson to discuss Oxalates and how they can affect your bone and body health.Julie 's mission is to help women worldwide restore their health, hope and hair naturally to look and feel their absolute best by linking health, lab results and lifestyle to avoid long-term medications, procedures and products. Listen today as she and Debi chat about demonizing bone healthy foods,  the many factors of oxalate intake, the information overload that can happen when you consult "Dr. Google," and why a healthy gut should be a priority.We hope you join us for this deep dive into Oxalates, including a look at the various studies about Oxalate consumption and a discussion on the importance of finding balance.Key  Takeaways:[2:42] What are oxalates.[4:33] Seed oil[6:17] Balance[8:15] Oxalate studies[9:57] The gut[12:15] Leaky gut[13:34] Vitamin C[15:00] Demonization of food[16:07] Collagen[16:41 Intestinal bacteria/gut microbes[18:53] Spinach[21:41] We just don’t know enough about oxalates.[22:47] Detoxifying nutrients[24:51] Dietary factors[26:13] Invalid studies[27:44] Vegans and vegetarians[29:00] It is all related[30:43] What are oxalates made of[31:46] OAT test[34:27] Benefits of the high oxalate foods[38:48] Rhubarb[39:41] Various studies about oxalate consumption[45:17] Eating seasonally[47:35] Cooking for yourselfWhere to Find Guest:WebsiteInstagramEpisode 51 of Stronger Bones Lifestyle PodcastMemorable Quotes:"If your gut's not healthy you’re not going only have a problem with absorbing more oxalates than normal you’re going to have a lot of other problems too including bone loss." [11:54] – Julie“It’s not that you shouldn’t eat spinach, its that you need to heal your leaky gut.” [12:45] – Debi“A healthy gut will manage most of this.” [30:14]  -Debi“You can’t exclude these foods forever thinking that’s going to be the solution because it’s not. They’re healthy foods. You need to get your gut healthy.” [31:29] -Julie  To learn more about me and to stay connected, click on the links below:Instagram: @debirobinsonwellnessWebsite: DebiRobinson.comHealthy Gut Healthy Bones Program

In episode 54 of the Stronger Bones Lifestyle Podcast, host Debi Robinson welcomes Dr. Grace Liu to talk about the microbiome, pro and prebiotics, and why it all comes down to you showing up.Dr. Grace Liu, PharmD, is a prominent figure in microbiome medicine and founder of The Gut Institute.  As a formulator of innovative products like probiotics and prebiotics, Grace has solidified her position as an influential figure in the realm of gut health . Listen today as Grace shares her motto, "Bugs over drugs,"  her commitment to natural approaches in healing,  and how probiotics can help bring food items back into your diet.Dr. Grace brings up several fascinating ideas about gut health which are incredibly important in the Gut/Bone connection conversation. Here are just a few key takeaways:How the presence of oxalates produced by mold and Candida accumulate in the bones, weakening themWhich probiotics break down oxalatesHow to “weed, seed, and feed” your gut floraWhat the Gut-Bone-Mind connection means for youHow a combination of yoga, breathwork, and dietary changes can enhance gut health, which in turn supports stronger bones, better mood, and overall physical healthJoin Debi and Dr. Grace as they share their love of yoga and breathwork, discuss up levelling, peptides, stress management, and why Dr. Grace uses the "weed, seed, and feed" method to heal the gut and the body.Key  Takeaways:[2:59] Her tagline-"Bugs over drugs"[4:05] Internal balance[4:32] Stones in the body - Oxalates[5:51] Her probiotic[7:05] Antibiotics[9:05] Yeast, mold and SIBO[13:26] Issues with other medications[15:13] How can we use our gut to assist[17:25] Systematic approach[22:47] "Weed, seed, and feed"[27:19] Peptides[33:23] Yoga[33:45] Stress management[35:30] Five brains[38:50] Breathing[41:00] Where everything begins[48:50] What we choose[50:41] Courses offered[56:59] Salt[59:06] Cortisol[1:02:37] Vitamin “G”Where to Find Guest:WebsiteFacebookInstagramMemorable Quotes:"It's this mindset of using the body and nature to heal.” [29:56]  - Debi"Our body is so intelligent so if you feed it negative thoughts…” [37:35] - Grace"If the soil is sick, our gut lining gets sick. We’re only as healthy as the water and the land on earth.” [43:03] - Grace"Healing starts in the gut with breath body work, movement, probiotics and biome work, I think they’re all great." [45:12] - Grace"It doesn’t mean that gluten is the enemy its that we don’t have the gatekeepers, we’re not robust enough to handle the gluten.” [46:22] -Debi"To me yoga is the answer.” [55:04] -DebiTo learn more about me and to stay connected, click on the links below:Instagram: @debirobinsonwellnessWebsite: DebiRobinson.comHealthy Gut Healthy Bones Program

Welcome back to the Stronger Bones Lifestyle Podcast.  In Episode 53, host Debi Robinson welcomes Pilates instructor Gemma Pearson to discuss basics in Pilates, posture and making exercise meaningful.Gemma is a former professional dancer who trained in Pilates for rehabilitation and works with a range of clients, including pre- and post-hip replacement, lower back, knee conditions, and chronic pain. Gemma chats with Debi about fall prevention and the fear of falling and breathing and why instead of “don’t do this,” it should be “do this safely.”Join Debi and Gemma as they share movements and workout positions that will help you strengthen safely, the do's and don'ts in Pilates if you have Osteoporosis or Osteopenia and the importance of working on your balance.Here are some of the topics discussed:Is it safe to forward bend when your hips are weak?What rolling down really does to your spineHow finding your “why” is critical to seeing the results you wantHow Pilates builds awareness of your bodyWhy lengthening your front is crucial to your posture (and how to do it correctly)What “core strengthening” really means when you have fragile bonesKey  Takeaways:[3:27] Her story[9:47] Words are very powerful[12:08] Why you should work with a bone health instructor[12:51] Dos and don'ts in a Pilates class if you have osteoporosis or osteopenia[15:33] Spine fractures[17:47] The 80/20 rule[19:37] Statistics[20:53] Not everyone's the same[22:20] Making exercise meaningful[22:58] Posture[25:51] Balance[26:33] Strengthening your back[28:47] Working on the core in Pilates[31:26] Breathing[37:23] Pilates rules[38:36] The reason[39:15] The basics[39:53] Standing Pilates[43:15] Three centers involved in balance[44:15] Fall prevention and the fear of falling[48:35] Don’t forget to danceWhere to Find Guest:WebsiteInstagramMemorable Quotes:"We look after our bones so we can do the things that we love.” [22:51] -Gemma"Yes core and posture is good, yes we’ve got to strengthen the lower body but balance, balance, balance." [42:17]  - Gemma"If you're afraid it affects your posture, it sends your center of gravity down, it puts you more at risk." [45:23] - Gemma"The goal is to do Pilates and/or yoga for bone health and to do it safely.” [51:21] -DebiTo learn more about me and to stay connected, click on the links below:Instagram: @debirobinsonwellnessWebsite: DebiRobinson.comHealthy Gut Healthy Bones Program

In Episode 52 of the Stronger Bones Lifestyle Podcast, host Debi Robinson welcomes Susan Caudle, a retired compounding pharmacist, to discuss medication, hormones, and why knowledge, above all else, is queen.Susan embraces a life focused on health and wellness and is passionate about clean living practices, including skincare, nutraceuticals that get to the cellular level, and overall well-being. Listen as she and Debi talk about the importance of knowing your body, prescribing for bones, digestive issues and nutraceuticals.Susan also discusses her health journey through breast cancer and how it inspired her to start the Facebook page "Pure Path Journey, and her approach to building health and using food as medicine.Key  Takeaways:[2:16] Her journey[2:56] Over medicating[7:40] Prescribing for bones[8:30] Digestive issues[8:54] Protein pump inhibitors[10:16] Knowledge is queen[11:54] Her health journey[14:14] Glutathione[14:49] Stress[15:10] Dutch test[19:40] Hormones[20:56] Pellets[28:51] Her approach to building health[31:49] NutraceuticalsWhere to Find Guest:Facebook GroupEmail: purepathjourney@gmail.com Memorable Quotes:"If you don’t have your gut in order it just creates so many issues.” [8:30] – Susan "Whatever it is, we get that disease. It did not just happen yesterday, it took years.” [17:52] – Debi"Putting back in what we don’t have anymore is different than putting so much that it causes an issues. So you have to have that balance.” [26:49] - Susan"You are in charge of your own journey and so go out there and take those steps. Sometimes its baby steps at first and that’s ok.” [37:26] - SusanTo learn more about me and to stay connected, click on the links below:Instagram: @debirobinsonwellnessWebsite: DebiRobinson.comHealthy Gut Healthy Bones Program

Welcome to Episode 51 of the Stronger Bones Lifestyle Podcast. Today, host Debi Robinson welcomes Julie Olson, a triple-certified nutritionist and functional medicine expert, to discuss hair loss, its relation to bone loss, and why she is on a mission to help women worldwide restore their health, hope, and hair naturally to look and feel their absolute best.Julie is the creator of the HealthyHairFix™ program, which personalizes hair growth strategies by linking health, lab results, and lifestyle to avoid long-term medications, procedures, and products.  Listen as she and Debi talk about the internal imbalance that can lead to dysfunction, priorities in the body that can lead to loss of hair and bones, and the digestive component of hair loss.Julie shares the four functional categories of hair loss, the importance of regulating blood sugar, and where you can start when you begin to experience hair loss.Key  Takeaways: [1:51] Hair loss[2:24] Four functional categories of hair loss[2:53] Prominence[4:38] Where do you start[4:47] Why hair loss or thinning can be a gift[5:41] Blaming it on genetics[6:36] Is hair loss reversible[7:23] Now what[8:09] The gut[8:59] Her abstract study[9:49] Fecal transplant[11:52] Her journey with hair loss[15:21] The digestive component of hair loss[19:30] What are the top foods that can cause inflammatory markers leading to loss[20:41] Her main demographic[21:17] Trends in diets that may lead to hair loss[21:59] Stevia[22:28] Regulating blood sugar[25:55] Where do you start[26:55] The first big shifts[27:35] Cooking[31:19] Her roadmap to healthy hair[33:24] Don’t wait Where to Find Guest:WebsiteInstagramFree Roadmap to Healthy HairMemorable Quotes:"Women are just getting dismissed as I was because they can hide it with extensions and hair styles and doctors don’t know what to do so they just dismiss them." [11:07] - Julie"Without a healthy gut its very hard to have a healthy anything whether it's hair, bones…"[14:16] - Debi"Unbalanced blood sugar wrecks havoc on your hair an your bones. Its so inflammatory.” [22:30] -Julie "Top of the priority list is nourishing yourself on a daily basis.” [28:41] - Debi  To learn more about me and to stay connected, click on the links below:Instagram: @debirobinsonwellnessWebsite: DebiRobinson.comHealthy Gut Healthy Bones Program

Welcome to Episode 50 of the Stronger Bones Lifestyle Podcast with host, Debi Robinson.In this solo episode, Debi discusses the very real possibility of reversing Osteoporosis and bone loss.  Debi also shares the biggest myths about osteoporosis, the many factors to bone loss, and that osteoporosis is not a one-pill-fix-all disease.Listen as Debi talks about the lifestyle you need to assist in reversing bone loss, the secondary causes that may be causing your Osteoporosis, and the pillars of bone health. Key  Takeaways:[1:50] The diagnosis of osteoporosis[2:14] Reversing bone loss[4:32] A different perspective on osteoporosis and the biggest myth about osteoporosis[5:16] Osteoporosis is not a one pill fix all disease[6:44] There are so many factors to bone loss[7:25] Why I am so passionate about bone health[8:13] What is Osteoporosis and Osteopenia[9:52] How do you do it[11:51] What is the lifestyle that you need[15:34] Secondary causes[15:49] The state of your gut[16:20] Other aspects17:13] Your body needs energy[18:39] The pillars of bone health.Memorable Quotes:"The things that you start to look for safety are actually contributing to bone loss because you're moving less.” [11:28] - Debi"Osteoporosis is not a progressive, degenerative disease, not an old persons disease, not something we are doomed to have as women that are going through menopauses, it is not.” [15:06] - Debi"Yes you can slow down, stop and reverse bone loss and in many cases osteoporosis.” [19:10] - DebiTo learn more about me and to stay connected, click on the links below:Instagram: @debirobinsonwellnessWebsite: DebiRobinson.comHealthy Gut Healthy Bones Program

Welcome back to the Stronger Bones Lifestyle Podcast. Today Debi welcomes Irma Jennings, an established Osteoporosis Patient Navigator, to discuss how women don't know what they don't know when it comes to their osteopenia or osteoporosis diagnosis and why you need an individualized approach.Irma has over 13 years of specialized experience in bone health and as a holistic bone coach, she provides comprehensive, evidence-based education on bone health, ensuring her clients are well-informed about osteoporosis management. Listen today as she discusses stress, the importance of community, mental health and why you have to have all the ingredients for your bones.Join Debi and Irma as they speak about medication and the missing pieces in your health as well as what happens when you just ask Dr. Google.Key  Takeaways:[3:05] Women don’t know what they don’t know[4:22] Information overload[6:39] Dr. Google[11:58] Individualized approach[14:08] Looking at the studies[16:25] You have to have all the ingredients[17:43]Community[18:41] Stress[19:59] It’s the training[20:42] It’s the whole pie[24:28] Getting your DEXA sooner[25:58] REMS Echolight[27:24]Medication[33:18] What are the missing piecesWhere to Find Guest:WebsiteMemorable Quotes:"It takes so many different ingredients to look at bone health.” [16:44] -Irma"Are we brave enough to rewrite our story.” [21:37] -Irma"It's really important that you have someone on your side.” [38:53] - Debi "Go into your doctors office with brave respect.” [40:10]-Debi To learn more about me and to stay connected, click on the links below:Instagram: @debirobinsonwellnessWebsite: DebiRobinson.comHealthy Gut Healthy Bones Program

Welcome back to the Stronger Bones Lifestyle Podcast. Today Debi welcomes back spinal surgeon Nick Birch to discuss the importance of orthopedic surgeons when it comes to the diagnosis of Osteoporosis. In 2018 Nick founded OsteoscanUK with the intention of offering high quality bone health assessments locally, rather than in a hospital setting, using the Echolight REMS system and has carried out over 2200 REMS scans. Listen today as he discusses using melatonin to reverse osteoporosis, why a standard diagnosis of osteoporosis can lead to more bone loss and how orthopedic surgeons can use new technology like the REMS scan to make proper diagnoses.Join Nick and Debi as they talk about polypharmacy, internal balance versus external balance, the body's ultimate goal and the importance of what we are doing to our bodies.Key  Takeaways:[2:32] Melatonin[4:21] Shape of brain and jet lag[6:12] The issues with the treatments for osteoporosis[7:21] What are we missing[10:16] Intelligence of our body[11:09] Fair test[12:57] Stress can lead to all disease[15:06] Anxiety in rats[16:51] Bone toughness[17:42] Orthopedic surgeons[19:19] Diagnosis leads to more bone loss[20:36] Nick’s training[21:18] The importance of what we are doing to our bodies[21:55] Polypharmacy[23:04] Internal imbalance[24:48] Preventative costs[26:05] You’re never at zero risk of fracturing[26:51] Debi’s mission[29:12] The body's ultimate goal[31:27] The best way to test your bonesWhere to Find Guest:WebsiteEp 39: Bone Nutrients, Bone Density and a Better Bone Scan with Nick BirchEp 44: Diagnosing Osteoporosis- REMS, A Better Bone Scan with Nick BirchMemorable Quotes:"What are we missing in our lives and how do we fix that?" [7:21] – Nick"It cant just be about the amount of bone, it has to be the quantity." [18:34] -Nick"We are so focused on external balance with osteoporosis, we work on that, standing on one leg, strengthening our balance, yet its that internal balance of bone metabolism that we haven’t focused on." [23:08] - Debi"We need to give our body what it needs to find that balance." [29:30] – Debi To learn more about me and to stay connected, click on the links below:Instagram: @debirobinsonwellnessWebsite: DebiRobinson.comHealthy Gut Healthy Bones Program

Welcome back to the Stronger Bones Lifestyle Podcast. I am your host, Debi Robinson.Today in this solo episode, I share who I am, my training and what I do to help ladies prevent bone loss. I also discuss the importance of functional labs including stool labs and what they can tell us as well as my program Healthy Gut Healthy Bones and its customized approach to helping you reverse the effects of bone loss.Join me today as I talk about some of the other functional labs I run to look “under the hood” at your internal environment, and how functional lab testing helps you look deeper but why you need the interpretation of the lab as well.Key  Takeaways:[0:33] An intro to me, Debi Robinson[1:12]  What is osteoporosis[1:50] What labs are the best for bone health[2:22] Two things to build stronger bones[3:41] Stool lab[7:40] Bone metabolism[10:02] Hair mineral lab[10:43] Macro minerals[12:05] With all the information out there[12:53]Your liver[13:48] Healthy gut healthy bones[14:12] The lifestyle components[14:55] Who is the person with these labs?[15:53] Retest[16:54] Other functional labs[20: 13] Blood tests[21:15] Are your triggering inflammation through food?[21:51] Urine lab[23:40] Liver function[24:07] Looking under the hood with these labs [24:24] Why do I have osteoporosis and how will you find that out[24:52] Wellness panel[29:39] Why I started this[30:31] My mission[31:09] It is possibleMemorable Quotes:"There is so much information out there and we are all trying to do the best we can."  [12:05] - Debi"Because without a healthy guy you cannot have healthy bones." [17:24] - Debi"If you are triggering inflammation with food then lets stop bringing that food in and stop that inflammation because that is one of the factors behind your bone loss." [21:25] - Debi"Because one of the side effects of healing your gut is weight loss." [29:10] - DebiTo learn more about me and to stay connected, click on the links below:Instagram: @debirobinsonwellnessWebsite: DebiRobinson.comHealthy Gut Healthy Bones Program

Welcome back  to the Stronger Bones Lifestyle Podcast. I am your host, Debi Robinson.Today in this solo episode, I discuss the question many of you may have, Why do you have Osteoporosis? Listen today as I share the many factors that may go into your bone loss including bone building and bone dissolving foods, healing your gut, getting nutrients to your bones and good gut microbes.I hope you will join me in this episode as I ask the important question you need to answer before you can discover why you have Osteoporosis.Key  Takeaways:[0:39] Question of the day[1:21] The root causes that lead to bone breakdown.[2:49] The thing about the spine[3:24] Making the internal parts of our bones the highest quality possible.[4:55] How do we do this?[5:38] Mechanical stimulation[6:28] Having what you need in your blood.[6:46] Mouth to bones[7:37] Getting nutrients to the bones.[8:49] What are you feeding your bones?[9:18] Bone dissolving food[9:42] Bone building foods10:25] Will your stomach function optimally?[12:11] Immune system12:31] Good gut microbes[14:06] Bone building blocks.[14:32] You need to ask yourself.[16:17] What’s happening in your small intestine?[17:33] Hormones[18:49] Preventative decisions[20:06] Lifestyle[20:37] What is the state of your gut?[21:53] You can reverse bone loss. Memorable Quotes: “The things that are building your bones, the protein, the amino acids, the vitamins the minerals are what we bring in through our mouth.” [6:51] - Debi"The gut becomes such an important delivery system of bone building materials.” [8:29] - Debi"If you’re not alive you don’t need strong bones.” [12:04] - Debi“You need what goes in your mouth to get to your bones whether it’s a supplement or whether it’s a food.” [21:29] - Debi“We lose our confidence when we feel that our bones are not strong.” [22:33] - DebiTo learn more about me and to stay connected, click on the links below:Instagram: @debirobinsonwellnessWebsite: DebiRobinson.comHealthy Gut Healthy Bones Program

Welcome back to the Stronger Bones Lifestyle Podcast. Today Debi talks to Margie Bissinger,  physical therapist, integrative health coach, author, and happiness trainer about HPH – health prosperity and happiness. Join them as they discuss what happiness means, what the research shows for people who are happy and how happiness can and does affect the bones. Margie has over 25 years of experience helping people with osteoporosis and osteopenia improve their bone health through a comprehensive integrative approach. Listen today as she shares how she got into happiness, how stress and negative thoughts can affect you and your bones and what you can do to increase your happiness. She also chats about her Natural Approaches to Osteoporosis and Bone Health summit and her program Happy Me, Happy Life.Key  Takeaways:[1:50] How Margie got into happiness[3:46] Happiness is a choice[4:27] What does happiness mean[5:26] What the research shows about people who are happy[5:49] Happiness and bones[6:40] Stress and bone loss[7:44] Stress is an equally important piece of the puzzle[9:21] How can we increase our happiness?[11:43] Happiness habits[12:43] Three ways to know if you’re being a victim[14:57] What can we do [17:17] Forgiveness[20:26] Negative thoughts[22:23] Serotonin[24:18] Vitamin G- gratitude[25:48] Challenges[27:00] Her program Happy Me, Happy Life[28:12] Losing the happy zone[29:25] Her summit – Natural Approaches for OsteoporosisWhere to Find Guest:WebsiteInstagramHappy Me, Happy Life:  Use coupon code coupon code SBLHAPPY for your community for 50% off Memorable Quotes:"We have to bring our mind to the table when we start to talk about bone health.” [9:09] - Debi"It doesn’t matter where you start, they’ve shown that you are able to increase your happiness." [10:50] - Margie"Nothing will change unless you bring in change. All of those blame shame and complain, are you speaking without bringing in any action.” [14:25]-Debi"When you're happier everybody around you is happier and this planet certainly needs more happiness.” [29:03] - MargieTo learn more about me and to stay connected, click on the links below:Instagram: @debirobinsonwellnessWebsite: DebiRobinson.comHealthy Gut Healthy Bones Program

Welcome back to the Stronger Bones Lifestyle Podcast. Today Debi welcomes back spinal surgeon Nick Birch to further discuss DEXA scans, REMS scans and overall bone health.In 2018 Nick founded OsteoscanUK with the intention of offering high quality bone health assessments locally, rather than in a hospital setting, using the Echolight REMS system and has carried out over 2200 REMS scans. Listen today as he discusses typical fractures he sees and some of the reasons behind them, the issues with DEXA scans and the importance of bone density and toughness.Join Nick and Debi as they talk about bone mineral density, comparing your DEXA scan numbers and the correlation between your body's build and your bone density. Key  Takeaways:[2:07] Maddie Young[4:16] What does your DEXA scan number mean[4:51] Correlation between bone density and your build[5:46] Concordant results[7:28] The subtle layer[10:00] What the DEXA scan scans[12:48] The genetic component to osteoporosis[14:28] The commonest error for spinal DEXA scan[17:35] What are my numbers?[18:23] Issues with DEXA[19:58] Comparing DEXAs[22:17] Who determines the osteoporosis diagnosis criteria[24:30] What inspired the creation of the REMS scan[25:22] Bone mineral density[28:00] An X-Ray analogy[28:57] Orthopedic surgeon frustration[30:20] Spine queries[34:16] Typical fractures[35:11] AdductorsWhere to Find Guest:WebsiteDensitometry DiscordancePrevalence of Major and Minor Discordance between Hip and Spine T Scores Using REMSMemorable Quotes:"REMS is taking at least one step towards what an MRI is going to offer for muscular skeletal imaging, rems is taking in the densitometry space." [29:39] - Nick "Again it comes back to toughness, if the hip is tough because its good strong thick bone then It has to be significantly weakened before it can fractured." [32:19] – Nick"And that’s the thing about yoga that’s so fantastic for osteoporosis is we place our limbs, our joints, in a different range of motion that we would normally and then we weight bear in it." [38:11] - DebiTo learn more about me and to stay connected, click on the links below:Instagram: @debirobinsonwellnessWebsite: DebiRobinson.comHealthy Gut Healthy Bones Program

Welcome back to the Stronger Bones Lifestyle Podcast. Today Debi welcomes Dr. Mona Fahoum about hormones and their impact on bone health, which hormones to focus on during menopause and why it's a lifestyle solution not a one pill solution.As a naturopathic physician and owner of Meridian Medicine in Seattle and Essential Wellness in Arlington, WA, Dr. Mona Fahoum focuses on preventive primary care, women's health, hormones, and digestive concerns. As part of the medical team for Symphony Natural Health, makers of Femmenessence, Dr. Mona consults extensively on women’s health and hormones. Listen today as Dr. Mona and Debi share the benefits of Femmenessence and share how to naturally support your hormones.Join them on their discussion of food demonization, hydration, nutrition and diet as low force interventions and why you need to think about the basics when it comes to a healthy body at all ages.Key  Takeaways:[3:55] Hormones and their impact on bone health[6:59] Progesterone and testosterone[8:00] Gut health and metabolism [11:26] Sleep and bone loss[13:01] Serotonin[13:33]The importance of motility for gut health[15:25] How to naturally support hormones[18:54] Women with hormone specific breast cancer caveats[21:07] Low force intervention[21: 48] Bio identical hormone[25:53] How late can you go on bio identicals[26:31] Alternatives [28:50] Mach[31: 10] Dutch test[32:20] Brain protective aspect[34:42] Bones[35:00] Micro architecture in bones[36:21] Hydration[41:31] Spinach and food variety[42:51] Think about the basics Where to Find Guest:WebsiteInstagramUse this link: www.symphonynaturalhealth.com/debirobinson, to get a 15% discount on Symphony Natural Health products including Femmenessence products.Memorable Quotes:"We need bone breakdown to create space for new stronger better quality bone to be laid down.” [6:33] -Debi"There are only a few places where I think food should be completely demonized.” [21:41] – Dr. Mona"We need strong bones but we also need flexible bones.” [35:17]-Dr. Mona"We need to be bendable and not breakable [35:55]-DebiTo learn more about me and to stay connected, click on the links below:Instagram: @debirobinsonwellnessWebsite: DebiRobinson.comHealthy Gut Healthy Bones Program

In Episode 42 of the Stronger Bones Lifestyle Podcast, host Debi Robinson speaks with Dr. Monisha Bhanote about the importance of acidity as a root cause of bone loss, looking beyond our food categories and how you can use food to make a healthy body.Dr. Bhanote is a quintuple board-certified physician, best-selling author, and founder of Wellkulå. With expertise in Integrative Medicine, Functional Culinary Medicine, Cytopathology, and Anatomic/Clinical Pathology, she combines ancient wisdom with mind-body science to support evidence-based holistic wellbeing. Listen today as she shares what your microbiomes need, plant based protein, calcium sources and the relationship between the gut microbiome and bone health.Join Debi and Dr. Bhanote as they discuss why it’s important to stop comparing yourself to others  and figure out what you need to do for your body and why it’s not just about what you eat.Key  Takeaways:[4:42] Food is an everyday thing[5:38] Most peoples diets[7:28] Acidic foods[14:15] What is on your plate[14:52] Got milk?[17:46] Where do we get our calcium[21:26] What your BFFS (microbiomes) need[23:13] Who determines the guidelines[24:48] Vitamin D[26:40] Don’t compare[28:25] Plant sources of protein[29:11] The relationship between the gut micro biome and bone health[33:37] Dairy[46:20] The one piece she can give youWhere to Find Guest:WebsiteInstagramPurchase Dr. Bhonote's best-selling book on Amazon: The Anatomy of Wellbeing: Intentional Practices to Embrace Your Body's Unique Design and Revitalize Your HealthMemorable Quotes:"Bone health is not just calcium." [18:00] - Dr. Bhanote"Instead of spending your time comparing what other people are doing, look at what are all the different things in your 24 hours or  your day your 7 days a week that you can do to apply different things to improve your health. " [28:41] - Dr. Bhanote"Grass can grow a cow or a horse, it surely can grow a human. [32:46] – DebiTo learn more about me and to stay connected, click on the links below:Instagram: @debirobinsonwellnessWebsite: DebiRobinson.comHealthy Gut Healthy Bones Program