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Do you struggle to get the nutrients you need for better bone health and reducing inflammation? If so, you're not alone! In this episode, I sit down with the amazing Dr. Dana Cohen, integrative medicine expert and author of Fuel Up and Quench. Dr. Dana shares how small, easy tweaks like incorporating nutrient-packed smoothies can create transformative changes in your health. We dive into how your blender can help you maximize nutrition, reduce inflammation, and support bone health. Dr. Dana's practical tips make eating healthy food achievable, even with a busy schedule. She also shares her philosophy on harm reduction, breaking the cycle of shame around food choices, and up-leveling your wellness one step at a time. Are you ready to fuel your body and transform your health? Tune in to this insightful episode and start your journey to better nutrition and healing! “Nutrition and diet are the fastest ways to better health—faster than any medication I know of.” ~ Dr. Dana Cohen In this episode: - [02:05] - Fuel Up and its link to Quench - [07:55] - Overcoming habits with harm reduction - [12:14] - Ultra-processed foods and their health risks - [16:12] - Blending: nutrients and hydration made easy - [18:15] - Changing tastes with diverse smoothie ingredients - [25:38] - Why diversity is important for our health - [27:55] - Full-meal smoothies for balanced nutrition - [31:39] - Hydration hacks: Eat your water - [36:45] - Big health gains from small changes - [38:33] - Finding your reason for getting healthy - [42:50] - Products to improve your health Resources mentioned - 2025 MORE Natural Approaches to Osteoporosis & Bone Health - https://tinyurl.com/strongbones2025 - Dr. Dana's website - https://www.drdanacohen.com/ - Fuel Up: Harness the Power of Your Blender and "Cheat" Your Way to Good Health by Dr. Dana Cohen - https://www.drdanacohen.com/fuel-up-book - Quench by Dr. Dana Cohen - https://www.drdanacohen.com/Quench-Book More about Margie - Website - https://margiebissinger.com/ - Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/p/Margie-Bissinger-MS-PT-CHC-100063542905332/ - Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/margiebissinger/?hl=en 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. *In compliance with the FTC guidelines, please assume the following about links on this site: Some of the links going to products are affiliate links of which I receive a small commission from sales of certain items, but the price is the same for you (sometimes, I even get to share a unique discount with you). If I post an affiliate link to a product, it is something that I personally use, support, and would recommend. I personally vet each and every product. My first priority is providing valuable information and resources to help you create positive changes in your health and bring more happiness into your life. I will only ever link to products or resources (affiliate or otherwise) that fit within this purpose.
WISH Well Podcast: Women's Integrative Summit on Health & Wellness
Today's episode features Dr. Arinola Dada, a rheumatologist in Bellevue, Washington at Overlake Arthritis and Osteoporosis Center. She says that as a rheumatologist I work with women who have a higher incidence of autoimmune disease and osteoporosis so she is very passionate about educating women on the importance of screening and exercise for bone health. Her advice to women is stressing the importance of exercise, weight bearing activity, and strengthening for bone health. We chat about the different kinds of arthritis and what osteoporosis is. We talk about the risks associated with osteoporosis, such as increased risk of fractures, and what we can do to decrease those risks. Take a listen to find out more about this important topic! You can find out more about Dr. Dada on overlakearthritis.com Full bio available at wishwell.health.blog --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wishwell/support
No matter what age you are, you NEED to take care of your bones! Our traditional healthcare system waits far too long to screen patients for bone disease when preventative measures could have been taken decades ago! Watch as Shawn and Janet Needham teach you how to improve your bone health on Health Solutions! You'll learn • The two exercises which actually decrease bone density • Why everyone should perform strength training exercises • Why you should start caring about bone health when you're young • How your testosterone levels affect your bone health • The dangerous side affects to many bone density medications! ~ #Osteoporosis #BoneHealth #Swimming #Cycling #Calcium #StrengthTraining #WeightLifting #Nutrition #Exercise #Healthcare #Liberty #EducateAndEmpower #NeedhamHealthSolutions #TeamNeedham #Boise #IdahoFalls #Tricities #JohnStossel #SiouxFalls #KristiNoem #Wenatchee #ShawnNeedham #HealthSolutions #MosesLakeProfessionalPharmacy #MLRX #SickenedTheBook #ShawnNeedhamRPh #ThinkOutsideTheSystem #OptimalHealthMatters #ItsTime ~ *** #BenShapiro & #DaveRamsey Fans. Learn how to be in the driver's seat for your healthcare choices {not the system or doctors!}
This is an extremely informative episode for women in midlife and beyond. We speak with Claire Gill, CEO of the National Osteoporosis Foundation. Many women don't know how important bone health is as we age. Did you know that Osteoporosis is 90% genetic?Did you know that your bone mass is at its peak at age 25?Do you know your bone density or why it is important to know that answer?Claire states "For women at menopause, we lose bone because of our estrogen loss so when we cease our menses, estrogen drops... and then we can lose up to 20% of our bone mass in the first 5-7 years post menopausal."Learn the answers to the above questions and more on this episode.https://www.nof.org/www.hotflashescooltopics.com
In this episode National Menopause Foundation board member, Susan Randall, MSN, FNP-BC, talks with Claire Gill, CEO of the National Menopause Foundation about osteoporosis and bone health. Susan is former head of education for the National Osteoporosis Foundation. All women begin to lose bone at a faster rate at menopause due to a decrease in estrogen. Our experts discuss what you need to know about how to stay bone strong. If you want more information about menopause and bone health please click HERE to view our webinar with Susan Randall. Support the show (https://www.nationalmenopausefoundation.kindful.com/?campaign=1034852)
2 million Canadians are affected by osteoporosis, many of them are Zoomers Libby speaks with is the Medical Director of Amgen Canada, Dr. Ponda Motsepe-Ditshego
Osteoporosis compromises your bone strength - increasing your risk of fractures. Heather Hofflich, DO, FACE, Clinical Professor of Medicine, UC San Diego Health System explains how osteoporosis is diagnosed, its secondary causes, as well as treatment and prevention options. Series: "Stein Institute for Research on Aging" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 31841]
Osteoporosis compromises your bone strength - increasing your risk of fractures. Heather Hofflich, DO, FACE, Clinical Professor of Medicine, UC San Diego Health System explains how osteoporosis is diagnosed, its secondary causes, as well as treatment and prevention options. Series: "Stein Institute for Research on Aging" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 31841]
Osteoporosis compromises your bone strength - increasing your risk of fractures. Heather Hofflich, DO, FACE, Clinical Professor of Medicine, UC San Diego Health System explains how osteoporosis is diagnosed, its secondary causes, as well as treatment and prevention options. Series: "Stein Institute for Research on Aging" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 31841]
Osteoporosis compromises your bone strength - increasing your risk of fractures. Heather Hofflich, DO, FACE, Clinical Professor of Medicine, UC San Diego Health System explains how osteoporosis is diagnosed, its secondary causes, as well as treatment and prevention options. Series: "Stein Institute for Research on Aging" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 31841]
Summary: On this episode, we got served! Endocrinologist, Dr. Pauline Camacho, current president of AACE and Professor of Medicine at Loyola University Chicago makes it rain clinical pearls as she schools us on the use of calcium, Vitamin D, bisphosphonate therapy and drug holidays. This is a must listen for anyone treating osteoporosis. Make sure to check out the new 2016 AACE guidelines, which include infographics for patients and their easy to use algorithm. Clinical Pearls: Vitamin D Vitamin D for postmenopausal osteoporosis prevention (women ≥ 50 yo) Optimum Vit D level between 30-50 ng/ml recommend Check PTH if Vit D is very low If secondary hyperparathyroidism then treat until PTH normalizes Usual dose is Vit D2 or D3 1000 to 2000 IU daily Weekly dosing may be required for loading Vit D3 preferred if malabsorption (e.g. post gastric bypass) Vitamin D2 or D3 50,000 IU dosed monthly or biweekly is probably safe despite trials suggesting increased falls2-3 Calcium Calcium recommended total daily intake through diet +/- supplements postmenopausal women 1200 mg daily Men 1000 mg Calcium citrate has better absorption, especially in the elderly or those on PPI Osteoporosis and drug therapy AACE’s four criteria for diagnosis osteoporosis T-score –2.5 or below in the lumbar spine, femoral neck, total, and/or 33% (one-third) radius Low-trauma spine or hip fracture (regardless of BMD) Osteopenia or low bone mass (T-score between –1 and –2.5) with a fragility fracture of proximal humerus, pelvis, or possibly distal forearm Low bone mass or osteopenia and high FRAX® fracture probability based on country-speci c thresholds Bisphosphonate therapy Treat for 5-10 years with oral or 3-6 years with IV bisphosphonates High fracture risk: elderly patients or those with hx of fracture then consider IV agents 1st line (zoledronic acid, denosumab, teriparatide) Therapy is successful if: Stable bone mineral density (BMD) Increasing BMD Diminishing levels bone turnover markers (e.g. N-terminal and C-terminal cross-linked telopeptides)4 Therapy is a failure if: Significant or progressive loss of BMD (using a reliable machine) Fracture occurs Drug holiday may last several years, but ends if: Fracture occurs BMD declines significantly Rising bone turnover markers (telopeptides) After drug holiday the clock resets. Meaning patient may start another full treatment course with bisphosphonate, denosumab or teriparatide After a hip fracture Check Vit D level and replete Start bisphosphonate once Vit D level corrected (usually takes 2-3 months) Routine testing of BMD is recommended for men >70 yo If you can get it covered! Disclosures: Dr. Camacho did not report any relevant financial disclosures. Learning objectives: By the end of this podcast listeners will be able to: Make recommendations for daily intake of vitamin D, recognize appropriate levels, and treat secondary hyperparathyroidism Ensure adequate calcium intake through diet and/or supplementation and counsel patients on risks and benefits Select appropriate bone preserving therapy, treatment course, and learn to monitor for treatment failure Identify appropriate timing of drug holidays and reinitiation of drug therapy Links from the show: Hot off the press! 2016 AACE Guidelines for postmenopausal osteoporosis https://www.aace.com/files/final-appendix-sept-7.pdf Monthly High-Dose Vitamin D Treatment for the Prevention of Functional Decline RCT JAMA Int Med Jan 2016 Annual High-Dose Oral Vitamin D and Falls and Fractures in Older Women JAMA 2010 Eastell R et al. Bone turnover markers and bone mineral density response with risedronate therapy: relationship with fracture risk and patient adherence. J Bone Miner Res. 2011 Jul;26(7):1662-9. doi: 10.1002/jbmr.342. Further recommended reading: Calcium intake and bone mineral density: systematic review and meta-analysis Calcium intake and risk of fracture: systematic review Dr. Camacho responds to reader response about physiologic norm for Vit D level http://ajcn.nutrition.org/content/101/2/413.2.full.pdf Dr. Camacho’s review article on prediction of fracture risk from Jul 2015 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26236988 Differing Vit D levels by latitude challenge idea of a physiologic norm https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25008852 VITAL Study for Vit D and Omega 3 fatty acids for prevention of cancer, heart attack and stroke http://www.vitalstudy.org