Osteoporosis is a medical condition in which the bones become brittle and fragile from loss of tissue, typically as a result of hormonal changes, or deficiency of calcium or vitamin D.
More people die each year from fractures due to osteoporosis and osteopenia than heart attack, stroke and cancer combined!
Who gets Osteoporosis? Unfortunately the odds are stacked against women when it comes to bone health and the news isn’t much better for men. So what can you do for healthier bones?
What Dr. Rob covered in the video
Testing:
- DXA Scan
- N-telopeptide
Treatments:
- Vitamin D with K2
- Ca+ with Ipriflavone
- Strontium
- Testosterone
- DHEA
- Growth Hormone
Lifestyle changes:
- Reduce Alcohol
- Stop smoking
- Weight bearing exercise
Besides the most common symptoms due to hormone imbalances such as low libido, fatigue and weight gain, we see many men and women with accelerated bone loss due to osteoporosis.
To learn more about Age Related Diseases, Advanced Hormone Therapy and find out where your values are, start by contacting our office at 937-350-5527 to schedule your blood test and consultation with Dr. Rob.
