We spend hundreds, sometimes thousands, of dollars on supplements for bone health—calcium, magnesium, vitamin D3, vitamin K2, collagen... We spend hours planning and prepping meals and sipping herbal infusions to maximize our mineral balance... But here's the question I found myself asking: What if the problem isn't what we're taking, but what we're absorbing? Photo … Continue reading Gut Health & Osteoporosis
I'm a little cross-eyed from reading studies and research articles, so today we'll touch on something more personal and less statistic-driven. Though, you know there will be a few stats to accompany today's topic. I went into menopause at age 44. I was baffled. As a personal trainer and health-nut most of my adult-life, early … Continue reading Early Menopause & Osteoporosis
Last time I checked, I was 23. My roommates in Banff, Alberta made me a birthday cake with the numbers crafted from Smarties on top of vanilla icing. When did I become a 54-year-old in menopause with osteoporosis? Since this is the largest population with the condition, let's get into it. We may need 2 … Continue reading Osteoporosis & Menopause
As I'm posting about this blog series and my recent diagnosis, a dear friend reached out via text to say, "Sorry to hear about your osteoporosis diagnosis... phew... aging!!" I felt both her caring energy and the common belief we hold about bone loss: It happens to old people. Or, at least, it's a disease … Continue reading What Causes Osteoporosis?
My massage therapist and I joked at one of my appointments how: Once you start menstruating, everything that's "wrong with you" is blamed on your period. Once you stop menstruating, every symptom is blamed on menopause. It's funny because it's often true. And because we're told many of our complaints are menopause-related, we don't consider … Continue reading What are the Symptoms of Osteoporosis?
A friend mentioned visiting her parent's retirement community and each person was introduced to her, followed by their medical condition. I laughed. I guess it's the equivalent of being introduced by your career in your 30s? She remarked how she never wanted to focus identity on illness. That's a contemplation I've known for decades. It … Continue reading Bone Health & Osteoporosis
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