Meet Nick Birch and find out why women need to take their bone health *way* more seriously

The bone health episode Nick Birch is a Consultant Spine and Bone Health Specialist and the founder of Osteoscan UK - the first company in Britain to offer access to bone mineral density and bone fragility measurement using REMS technology. Find out more and book an appointment with Nick via https://www.osteoscanuk.com/ Dr. Sophie and Nick discuss: • Why bones are integral to our health and wellbeing • Bone loss at peri / post menopause • Osteoporosis as a silent / hormone related disease • Oestrogen receptors • HRT as a treatment for osteoporosis • Bisphosphonates • Bone elasticity • Fractures • DEXA scans v REMS screening • GP resistance to refer for scans • How we can empower ourselves • Vitamin D (‘hormone’ D) • Diet • Exercise • The calcium question • HRT again – inc. for women unable to take it • Medication options • Support • Can you reverse osteoporosis? Nick mentioned: https://www.drlouisenewson.co.uk/ frax.shef.ac.uk/FRAX/ An APPG report which is here https://strwebprdmedia.blob.core.windows.net/media/mfql3b50/appg-on-osteoporosis-and-bone-health-inquiry-report-into-primary-care-2022.pdf Prof Belinda Beck’s programme which is here https://theboneclinic.com.au/onero/ The moringa leaf – more info here https://www.webmd.com/vitamins-and-supplements/health-benefits-moringa An analysis by Paola pasani and her team, published in 2023 – read more here https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36752950/ Doug Lucas, and his patients who've reversed their osteoporosis – read more here https://www.optimalhumanhealth.com/ Find out more by heading to https://drsophieshotter.com/ Follow Dr Sophie on Instagram… https://www.instagram.com/drsophieshotter/?hl=en …and Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@drsophieshotter?lang=en This podcast was produced by https://thepodcastpeople.co/ Co-host: https://fionamattesini.co.uk/ The content in this podcast is for general information purposes only and is not meant to serve as medical advice or to replace or substitute advice given by, or consultation with, your doctor or any other healthcare professional. Please contact your healthcare provider if you have any questions or concerns about your health. Dr Sophie Shotter, her company and any employees or representatives are not liable for any claims arising out of or in connection with this podcast. Mentioned in this episode:This show is sponsored by Primeadine – a clean, natural, and science-backed spermidine supplement – proven to up-regulate a range of health markers. Buy now at https://oxfordhealthspan.com/ and use the discount code DRSOPHIE for 20% off. This show is sponsored by Microbz – harnessing good bacteria directly from UK soil which means more diversity and at least 15 strains of good bacteria in every shot. Buy now at https://microbz.co.uk/ and use the discount code SOPHIE20 for 20% off.