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$Ladies and gents: you’ve GOT to be taking care of your bone health as you age!When we think of bone health, we often think of calcium and vitamin D—but did you know that hormones like estrogen and testosterone play a huge role in keeping your bones strong? Let’s break it down:Estrogen and testosterone (in women) and testosterone (in men) help regulate the process of bone remodeling, where old bone tissue is replaced by new, stronger bone. These hormones encourage osteoblast activity, the cells responsible for building bone.🌟 Stats show that estrogen and testosterone are essential for maintaining bone density. 🌟 In fact, women can lose up to 20% of their bone mass in the 5-7 years following menopause.🌟 This is due to the sharp drop in estrogen and testosterone that menopause brings. 🌟 Similarly, men experience gradual bone loss as testosterone levels decline with age.When hormone levels drop, bone breakdown happens faster than bone rebuilding, leading to conditions like osteopenia and osteoporosis.As you age, maintaining a healthy balance of estrogen and testosterone becomes crucial for long-term bone strength. Supporting your hormonal health through balanced nutrition, exercise, stress management, and, if needed, working with a healthcare provider (🙋‍♀️) to explore hormone therapy, can significantly reduce your risk of fractures and bone-related issues.👉 Bottom line: your hormones are powerful allies in the fight for stronger bones. Take care of them as you age, and they’ll take care of you.Suspect hormone imbalances? Schedule a free discovery call with me using the link in my bio to discuss!$

Ladies and gents: you’ve GOT to be taking care of your bone health as you age!

When we think of bone health, we often think of calcium and vitamin D—but did you know that hormones like estrogen and testosterone play a huge role in keeping your bones strong? Let’s break it down:

Estrogen and testosterone (in women) and testosterone (in men) help regulate the process of bone remodeling, where old bone tissue is replaced by new, stronger bone. These hormones encourage osteoblast activity, the cells responsible for building bone.

🌟 Stats show that estrogen and testosterone are essential for maintaining bone density.
🌟 In fact, women can lose up to 20% of their bone mass in the 5-7 years following menopause.
🌟 This is due to the sharp drop in estrogen and testosterone that menopause brings.
🌟 Similarly, men experience gradual bone loss as testosterone levels decline with age.

When hormone levels drop, bone breakdown happens faster than bone rebuilding, leading to conditions like osteopenia and osteoporosis.

As you age, maintaining a healthy balance of estrogen and testosterone becomes crucial for long-term bone strength. Supporting your hormonal health through balanced nutrition, exercise, stress management, and, if needed, working with a healthcare provider (🙋‍♀️) to explore hormone therapy, can significantly reduce your risk of fractures and bone-related issues.

👉 Bottom line: your hormones are powerful allies in the fight for stronger bones. Take care of them as you age, and they’ll take care of you.

Suspect hormone imbalances? Schedule a free discovery call with me using the link in my bio to discuss! ...

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$Osteoporosis vs. osteopenia: what’s the difference and why should you care? 🤷Bone health is often taken for granted—until it becomes a problem. Two common conditions that threaten bone strength as we age are osteoporosis and osteopenia. While these terms are often used interchangeably, they refer to different stages of bone loss. So, what's the difference? 🔎1️⃣Osteopenia is the precursor, marked by a mild loss in bone density. It’s a red flag that your bones aren’t as strong as they used to be, but they haven’t reached a critical breaking point. 2️⃣Osteoporosis, on the other hand, is when bones have become so weak that even minor falls or injuries can lead to fractures. It’s a more severe form of bone loss, often diagnosed when bone density falls below a certain threshold.Both conditions develop over time and often without noticeable symptoms until a fracture occurs. Here’s why you should care: as we age, especially for women post-menopause, the risk of both osteopenia and osteoporosis increases. Strengthening your bones early can significantly prevent or slow down bone loss. I’m talking things like:✅ Weight-bearing exercises✅ Proper nutrition (think calcium, vitamin D, and magnesium)✅ Ensuring adequate sleep ✅ And lifestyle changes (quitting smoking and alcohol for example)Even if you’ve already been diagnosed with osteopenia or osteoporosis, it’s never too late to take steps to protect your bone health and reduce your risk of fractures. Your bones support you—now it’s time to support them! 💗Have questions? Let me know in the comments and I’ll get back to you. #osteoporosis #menopause$

Osteoporosis vs. osteopenia: what’s the difference and why should you care? 🤷

Bone health is often taken for granted—until it becomes a problem. Two common conditions that threaten bone strength as we age are osteoporosis and osteopenia. While these terms are often used interchangeably, they refer to different stages of bone loss.

So, what`s the difference? 🔎

1️⃣Osteopenia is the precursor, marked by a mild loss in bone density. It’s a red flag that your bones aren’t as strong as they used to be, but they haven’t reached a critical breaking point.

2️⃣Osteoporosis, on the other hand, is when bones have become so weak that even minor falls or injuries can lead to fractures. It’s a more severe form of bone loss, often diagnosed when bone density falls below a certain threshold.

Both conditions develop over time and often without noticeable symptoms until a fracture occurs. Here’s why you should care: as we age, especially for women post-menopause, the risk of both osteopenia and osteoporosis increases. Strengthening your bones early can significantly prevent or slow down bone loss. I’m talking things like:

✅ Weight-bearing exercises
✅ Proper nutrition (think calcium, vitamin D, and magnesium)
✅ Ensuring adequate sleep
✅ And lifestyle changes (quitting smoking and alcohol for example)

Even if you’ve already been diagnosed with osteopenia or osteoporosis, it’s never too late to take steps to protect your bone health and reduce your risk of fractures. Your bones support you—now it’s time to support them! 💗

Have questions? Let me know in the comments and I’ll get back to you.

#osteoporosis #menopause ...

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