Ep. 79: What Is Osteopenia?

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/