Menopause Reimagined with Andrea Donsky
Welcome to Menopause Reimagined, your go-to podcast for transformation and education around menopause and midlife wellness.
I’m Andrea Donsky, your host. With over 20 years as a multiple-award-winning nutritionist, four-time published researcher, and menopause educator, I bring you real talk and trusted guidance. As co-founder of wearemorphus.com, I’m dedicated to helping you take control of your perimenopause and menopause journey.
Each episode is designed to empower you with actionable insights. You can expect deep dives into nutrition, lifestyle shifts, supplements, hormone management, and the latest women’s health research. We cover sexual health, mental well-being, practical tips, and more, all with a focus on helping you thrive confidently and naturally through every stage of midlife.
No topic is off limits. My mission is to banish the stigma of menopause by talking about it openly and honestly.
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Menopause Reimagined with Andrea Donsky
Ep #147: Reverse Osteoporosis with Proven Midlife Strategies with Dr. Doug Lucas
In this interview, Andrea Donsky, nutritionist, published menopause researcher, menopause Educator, and co-founder of WeAreMorphus.com, goes deep into what works to prevent and reverse osteopenia and osteoporosis in perimenopause and menopause. Her guest, Dr. Doug Lucas, is a double board-certified orthopedic surgeon who now specializes in osteoporosis treatment. He is the founder of Optimal Human Health MD and Pima Bioidentical and creator of the Osteo Collective.
Topics Covered:
- Why women are more susceptible to bone loss and fractures during menopause.
- The connection between hormones, bone density, and bone quality.
- Prevention strategies beyond conventional medicine include lifestyle, nutrition, and supplementation.
- The importance of protein and proper nutrition for bone health, and why the "skinny over strong" mindset doesn't support bone health.
- It is vital to test bone density early with DEXA, REMS Ultrasound, and Quantitative CT to understand how bone quality changes over time.
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