Alternative Therapies for Bone Health

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Desired hormone levels for bone health

The relationship between Progesterone and T3

The relationship between thyroid and sex hormones

Bones are dynamic organs

What are osteocytes?

What are osteoblasts?

What are osteoclasts?

Gut health significantly impacts bone health

Testosterone can cause unwanted side effects like facial hair if it breaks down to DHT

Body fat level impacts topical hormone absorption

Symptom management prioritized over testing for progesterone balance

HRT dosing: rhythmic vs static

Testosterone may compete with estradiol absorption

Hormones may protect against cancer

HRT and cancer risk is a contentious topic

No blood clotting concerns with topical estradiol

No contraindications for BHRT with surgical hysterectomy

There shouldn't be breakthrough bleeding on HRT

Going on HRT is a personal choice

Stopping HRT briefly will result in bone loss but speed of bone loss is unknown

Is there any limit to how long someone can stay on HRT?

Using CAC to determine risks for estrogen therapy

Dr. Doug discusses cardiovascular risks of HRT

Dr. Doug's qualifications for developing hormone protocols

Are there any considerations with HRT for people who have had a full or partial hysterectomy?

What is rhythmic hormone dosing?

What is Pema Bioidentical?

Types of hormones used for bone health

Would a family history of cancer be a contraindication for HRT?

Are there any cancers that would be a contraindication for HRT or the use of estrogen?

Dr. Doug discusses the Women's Health Initiative study

Why hormone replacement therapy is recommended for bone health

Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) basics

Does growth hormone have an effect on cancer?

What peptides can be used for osteoporosis?

What are peptides?

Testosterone helps bones but may not be needed by all women

Source of meat is important but it may not be a factor responsible for increased IGF-1

For most individuals, it's not possible to have too much protein intake

Whey is an excellent complete protein source, but not everyone tolerates it

Animal protein preferred over plant protein

What is the recommended intake for protein?

What is protein and why is it so important for osteoporosis?

Dysfunctioning thyroid as an underlying cause of osteoporosis

The thryoid is the master metabolic set point of the body

MTHFR gene can affect the absorption of HRT

Determining core supplements greatly depends on starting point

The role of supplements in treating conditions like osteoporosis

AlgaeCal doing more than any other company to ensure quality and safety of their product

Vibration therapy stimulates bone growth through impact

Discusses collagen studies and the credibility of multiple publications

Nasal spray likely better for oxytocin's bioavailability in the brain

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