How to Become Proactive in Preventing Osteoporosis

Show Summary: “We want to prevent Osteopenia and Osteoporosis. It’s easier to slow down and prevent bone loss than to build what’s lost.”Osteoporosis is commonly known to affect only women in their forties to sixties, but did you know that it could start at an earlier age? Studies have shown that approximately 10 million Americans have Osteoporosis, and not only women but men can also suffer from it. It also shows that one in two women and one in four men will break a bone in their lifetime because of low bone density.Oftentimes, we hear about this condition when people have already been diagnosed and are suffering - only then do they start taking medications, and supplements, and changing their diet and exercise. But it shouldn’t be the only way. And believe us when we say that there are lots of different ways we can prevent Osteoporosis from happening.Bone Coach™ Kevin Ellis is a Forbes-featured certified Integrated Nutrition Health Coach, and he’s here to talk to us about what causes Osteoporosis, the tests we can take to check our bone density status, and what we can do to proactively prevent Osteoporosis from happening. Listen to the newest episode of the Gutsy Health Podcast and be the best advocate of yourself for your healing journey.Get the MOST COMFORTABLE SLEEP YOU NEED! Get your Cozy Earth Bamboo Sheets now with a 35% discount using the code "GUTSY"Exceptional Highlights:Identify the root cause of bone loss and get tested for bone density.Get enough nourishment to build stronger bones through a healthy balanced diet.Build body strength through appropriate exercises.Show Highlights:What is Osteoporosis?Kevin Ellis 7:57It’s a condition characterized by insufficient bone formation or excessive bone loss. It can also be a combination of both.What causes Osteoporosis?Kevin Ellis 13:59Primary Osteoporosis is related to a decrease in estrogen. Secondary Osteoporosis occurs as a result of bone loss, behaviors, disorders, diseases, medications, and other conditions.Get the MOST COMFORTABLE SLEEP YOU NEED! Get your Cozy Earth Bamboo Sheets now with a 35% discount using the code "GUTSY"How to know if we have Osteoporosis?Kevin Ellis 8:18Through a bone density scanner called DEXA Scan. It is a painless test like an X-ray, but it has much lower levels of radiation.What are the symptoms of Osteoporosis?Kevin Ellis 12:42Osteoporosis is a silent condition and does not manifest in pain unless we get a bone fracture. Sponsor Link:cozyearth.comImportant Links:Sign up to the Stronger Bones Masterclass CPLBone Coach Kevin EllisKevin Ellis Instagram Gutsy Health AcademyGutsy Health Podcast InstagramSend us Fan Mail