The Wellness Mama Podcast
The Wellness Mama Podcast
Katie Wells
Take Care of Your Bones and They Will Take Care of You with Margie Bissinger
36 minutes Posted Mar 19, 2024 at 9:00 am.
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Episode Highlights With Margie Bissinger

  • Why bone health is not just an issue for older people
  • Almost 90% of your bones are developed by age 18-20, and how to help our kids have strong bones
  • The top things that affect bone health: exercise is huge, nutrition, reducing inflammation
  • 1 in 2 women in the US will have a fracture due to osteoporosis
  • The nutrients that are actually important for healthy bones beyond just calcium
  • The role of vitamin D in bone health, and why it is so important
  • Types of movement that are best for bone health
  • Even just 10-20 jumps a day can help with bone density!
  • How to test and improve bone density
  • The way hormones and inflammation play a role

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