Ep. 56: Navigating a New Osteoporosis Diagnosis: Tools and Advice for Your Journey

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 diagnosed Memorable 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] - Debi Related Episodes: Ep. 39: Bone Nutrients, Bone Density and a Better Bone Scan with Nick Birch Ep. 44: Diagnosing Osteoporosis- REMS, A Better Bone Scan with Nick Birch Ep. 48: An Orthopedic Surgeon- Lifestyle Medicine for Bone Health with Nick Birch Ep. 54: Gut Bone Connection with Dr. Grace Liu Ep. 55: Oxalates and Bone Health with Julie Olson To learn more about me and to stay connected, click on the links below: Instagram: @debirobinsonwellness Website: DebiRobinson.com Healthy Gut Healthy Bones Program