Episode 181 - Why You Have Knee & Hip Issues Beginning at Midlife - A Powerful Discussion with Dr. Doug Lucas, DO

Send me a text! I'd LOVE to hear your feedback on this episode!Dr. Doug Lucas is a double board-certified physician with certifications in orthopedic surgery and anti-aging and regenerative medicine.He just released his new book The Osteoporosis Breakthrough: The Natural Way to Reverse Causes of Bone Loss and Build Stronger Bone!  This unprecedented and much needed book will play a massive role in helping people with osteoporosis take control over their fear and anxiety around fracture and their future.To get his new release book at a discount, order this week here:https://www.amazon.com/Osteoporosis-Breakthrough-Natural-Reverse-Causes-ebook/dp/B0CGPB77TY/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2JCPEZHPZE26O&keywords=the+osteoporosis+breakthrough&qid=1693226264&sprefix=%2Caps%2C195&sr=8-1Today we discuss so much including:- What are the root causes of joint issues?- What is the average age in North America for a hip replacement?  Knee replacement?- What is the success rate of these surgeries and how long do they last?- What are the downsides to these surgeries?- What are alternative treatments one can look into?- How does one prevent degradation?And so much more!To get in touch with Dr. Doug's group, reach him through his website:  https://www.optimalhumanhealth.com/team/douglas-lucas-doFollow him on YouTube - he's got incredible content here:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwdGGy-YA3p28mYbfh19xqAHe also has some great educational clips here:https://www.instagram.com/dr_douglucas/To listen to my previous recording with Dr. Doug on osteopenia and osteoporosis, search for Episode 143 where you listen to podcasts or go to this link in Apple https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/sandy-k-nutrition-health-lifestyle-queen/id1496677282?i=1000593105525Today's Incredible Sponsor is The Amino Company.PURITY Clinically Proven Benefits: 100% Science-backed , helps maintain healthy liver fat levels , protects against liver & kidney oxidative damage, maintains a healthy level of liver enzymes for optimal liver function , builds antioxidant levels throughout the body.Try Purity by The Amino Company using SKN for 30% off  http://www.aminoco.com/skn.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