Episode 143 - Are You Worried About Bone Health? Osteopenia & Osteoporosis with Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Doug Lucas

Send me a text! I'd LOVE to hear your feedback on this episode!This is not your regular conversation about osteoporosis so be sure to listen & share this with anyone who maybe concerned about bone health. See your own practitioner on what's right for you as this podcast is for educational purposes only.Dr. Doug Lucas is a fellowship trained precision health specialist and a trained orthopedic surgeon. He specializes in metabolic health, hormone optimization for both men and women, osteoporosis and longevity.  Dr. Doug aims to address the underlying causes of chronic disease to improve both health span and lifespan.What I love about this conversation is that we discuss ways in which you can be proactive about your bone health, vs reactive.  We also discuss the changes one encounters at midlife and later which can be attributed to bone health. We discuss all the drugs out there now for osteoporosis - the risks and more.This episode will truly help you to manage your bone health now, and for future.  To get in touch with Dr. Doug & his team, find him at https://www.optimalhumanhealth.com/ and follow him on Instagram here:  https://www.instagram.com/dr_douglucas/Today's Incredible Sponsor is The Amino Company.As we age, many experience a decline in muscle, and even atrophy.   Another factor many women (and men too!) face is increasing cholesterol.Life amino acids help with metabolic functions such as normalizing blood pressure and cholesterol.  Life is designed to help prevent the natural decline of muscle and heart function that begins at around age 40. In clinical trials, Life has been proven to enhance physical function and muscle strength, improve blood lipid profiles and support cardiovascular health.Try Life by The Amino Company using my exclusive discount of 30% off Support the showI'm Sandy Kruse, a Registered Holistic Nutritionist, credentialed & long-standing host of Sandy K Nutrition Health & Lifestyle Queen, and a solo, independent podcaster who has been doing this passion-over-profit for 6+ years. Mostly me now in 2026, chasing the truth about health and wellness. If this episode gave you something, the most powerful way to support shows like mine is free: hit subscribe and leave a quick review with a few kind words wherever you're listening. Those little reviews are how independent voices actually get found - they help this show reach the next person who needs to hear it. Thank you for being here. Oh, and please share this with a friend.Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/sandyknutrition/Facebook Page:  https://www.facebook.com/sandyknutritionTikTok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@sandyknutritionYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIh48ov-SgbSUXsVeLL2qAgLinkedin:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandyknutrition/Substack:  https://sandykruse.substack.com/Podcast Website:  https://sandykruse.ca