Sick Health with Kevin Ban, MD

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Bone Health: Understanding Osteoporosis and Wellness After Menopause

July 25, 2024 • Kevin Ban, MD • Season 1 • Episode 11

Worried about the effects of menopause and aging on your bone health, overall strength and well-being? Then this episode of Sick Health is just what the doctor ordered!

Dr. Kevin Ban sits down with Dr. Kristy DeSapri to share the science of bone health, osteoporosis, and the crucial steps to take post-menopause (and what you can do well before symptoms ever arise).

Dr. Kristy DeSapri explains the physiological changes that occur in our bones as we age, highlights key risk factors, and outlines the most effective treatments available. From dietary tips to exercise routines and the benefits of hormone replacement therapy, we cover it all. Plus, learn the importance of balance training and creative ways to incorporate it into your daily routine.

You don’t have to compromise your lifestyle just because you’re aging. With the right information on your side, you can ensure that your best years are straight ahead.

In the next sixty minutes, we’ll give you:

1. Expert Insights into women's health and bone health.
2. Practical Tips and actionable steps to improve your bone health, including diet, exercise, and lifestyle changes.
3. Myth-Busting that will set the record straight about bone health and menopause.
4. Holistic Approach to wellness that combines medication, lifestyle changes, and preventive measures.

RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
Calcium Calculator for Various Foods:
https://www.osteoporosis.foundation/educational-hub/topic/calcium-calculator
https://www.bonehealthandosteoporosis.org/patients/treatment/calciumvitamin-d/steps-to-estimate-your-calcium-intake/

SHARING BEAUTY:
Kenny Chesney: Get Along
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-LI8X-GhFA8

Dr. Kristi Tough DeSapri truly believes that women deserve to function at optimal health and are gatekeepers to their families’ and communities’ health. She is a board certified internist specializing in midlife women’s health and is regarded as a national leader in the field of osteoporosis and menopause management. After fellowship training at the Cleveland Clinic, she has worked in private practice and academic medicine holding joint appointments in the Department of Ob/GYN and Internal Medicine, including being director of the Northwestern Women’s Bone Health program at the Center for Sexual Medicine and Menopause at Northwestern Medicine in Chicago. She is the founding physician and owner of

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This show's content represents the personal opinions of Kevin Ban, MD. It is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and does not create a physician-patient relationship with Kevin Ban, MD. Always seek the advice of your physician or other health car...