Welcome to the Stronger Bones Lifestyle Podcast! In this episode Debi dives into the world of gut health and its impact on bone strength with Monisha Bhanote MD, a board-certified physician and founder of Wellkulå. Dr. Monisha shares insights on building a strong foundation of vitamins and minerals for optimal body function before delving into specific dietary choices and gut health practices.

Dr. Monisha has expertise in Integrative Medicine, Functional Culinary Medicine, Cytopathology, and Anatomic/Clinical Pathology and combines ancient wisdom with mind-body science to support evidence-based holistic wellbeing. Throughout this episode, Dr. Monisha and Debi discuss the significance of understanding oxalate levels in the body and how factors like gut microbiome health, fiber intake, and vitamin deficiencies can affect our overall well-being, particularly bone health. They explore the nuances of managing stress, the impact of dietary choices on bone strength, and the importance of balance in maintaining a healthy lifestyle.

Don't miss this insightful discussion on nurturing your body from the inside out for stronger bones.

Key Takeaways:
[2:19] Food information overload
[3:36] Protein, especially in a vegan diet
[8:42] Acidity
[11:07] Demonizing certain foods
[13:42] Bone dissolving foods
[15:38] Dairy
[19:36] Medications
[21:15] Doctors
22:03] Sodium
[23:31] Stress
[25:21] Three areas of stress that lead to bone breakdown in the body
[26:11] Oxalates
[27:22] Three things that influence somebody having oxalate issues
[30:40] Digestive health
[32:58] Which vitamin deficiencies are indicative of bone loss
[34:37] Eating seasonally
[34:04] Spinach alternatives
[36:04] A blame game
[37:02] Study biases
[39:00] Learn your body
[43:02] Food suggestions
[47:13] Fiber


Where to Find Guest:
Website
Instagram
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Longevity Retreat
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Memorable Quotes:
"What is the body not getting? And the body is not getting real food." [4:58 ] - Dr. Monisha

"Balance in life and diet is crucial for overall well-being." [05:45] - Debi

"Let food be thy medicine, bringing balance and nourishment to support your bones." [15:10] - Debi

"A real conversation is needed about the impact of certain foods on bone health; awareness is key." [20:35] - Debi

When you're looking at your bone health, look at your digestive health." [30:38] - Dr. Monisha

"At the end of the day it is about what does your unique body need." [41:38] - Dr. Monisha

"Listening to your cells, it’s really about listening to how your body feels." [52:07] - Dr. Monisha

To learn more about me and to stay connected, click on the links below:

• Instagram: @debirobinsonwellness
• Website: DebiRobinson.com
• Healthy Gut Healthy Bones Program

Welcome back to the Stronger Bones Lifestyle Podcast. In Episode 62, host Debi invites board-certified functional health coach Anu Simh to delve deep into the relationship between gut health, nutrition, and overall wellness.

Anu specializes in helping busy women across the country lose weight and keep it off with her unique "9 Arms of Wellness" philosophy. Anu's expertise lies in focusing on microbiome health to ensure lasting results. In this episode she explains how the slow introduction of fibers can aid those suffering from gut issues like IBD. Through her extensive research and practical experiences, Anu presents tailored dietary strategies that help nourish the gut and enhance energy levels.

Listen today for a guide on how to incorporate nutrient-dense foods into your daily routines, from breakfast smoothies to volumetric salads for lunch. Anu also emphasizes the importance of personalized diet experiments and the symbiotic relationship between human health and gut microbes. Together, Debi and Anu explore how a plant-forward diet not only fosters gut health but also aids in weight management, better sleep, and improved overall well-being.

We hope you'll join us for an enlightening conversation that will empower you to make informed dietary choices supporting a healthy gut and a stronger body.

Key Takeaways:
[2:47] The importance of plants
[3:59} The gut
[4:58] The connection we have with our microbes
[6:11] Stool labs
[8:19] Feeding the microbes
[10:17] Protein
[13 :07] Fiber
[16:08] Animal vs plant protein and nutrients
[27:16] Steps to start feeding your gut to optimize health
[35:29] Cooking
[38:27] What did your ancestors do

Where to Find Guest:
Website
Instagram

Memorable Quotes:
"In the West here you’ll hear everything beings in the gut. As a yoga therapist and someone who really believes strongly in yogic philosophy therapy I'm gonna say everything begins in the mind." [4:06] - Debi

"The connection we have with these microbes, I think of them as forever guests." [4:58] -Anu

"Food is everything, not just what you put into your mouth." [18:18] - Anu

"Instead of thinking about what shouldn’t I eat if we start to focus on what should I eat." [23:21] - Debi

"Make the greens that stars of your lunch." [30:49] – Anu


To learn more about me and to stay connected, click on the links below:

• Instagram: @debirobinsonwellness
• Website: DebiRobinson.com
• Healthy Gut Healthy Bones Program

Welcome back to the Stronger Bones Lifestyle Podcast. In Episode 61, host Debi Robinson is once again joined by Dr. Inna Lozinskaya, a renowned expert in functional medicine, to explore the role of nutrition and gut health in managing Osteoporosis and enhancing general wellness.

Dr. Inna is a functional medicine expert who helps her patients restore energy, sleep, weight, optimize hormones, turn back biological clock, and feel like best selves again. Throughout the episode, she emphasizes the crucial link between gut health and overall well-being, explaining how a healthy digestive system can influence hormone efficacy and bone health. This discussion is not just theoretical; Dr. Inna provides actionable advice based on her extensive practice and research, aimed at helping listeners to transform their health from surviving to thriving.

Join Debi and Dr. Inna as they dive deep into the practical steps you can take to nourish your body properly, rethink your nutritional choices, and embrace a lifestyle that supports bone strength and vitality.

Key Takeaways:
[2:37] It all begins in the gut
[4:27] Areas to focus on
[6:38] History of your body
[7:51] The big misunderstanding
[9:04] Nutrition
[9:56] Oils
[10:54] Gluten
[16:27] Bioidentical hormones
[19:39 The power is always yours

Where to Find Guest:
Website


Memorable Quotes:
"Hippocrates once said all disease begins in the gut and it's absolutely true and is still true today" [2:36] -Dr. Inna

"If you want to thrive you have to have a different approach. You cannot fight disease and become healthy." [5:48] – Dr. Inna

"If the messaging can then be, let me teach the lifestyle to get you to that place. Cause that's really what it is. It's multifaceted, it's lifestyle based." [17:19] - Debi

"Yes, osteoporosis is reversible. Yes, bone loss is reversible. Depending on where you are on that scale, osteoporosis is reversible." [18:49] - Debi

"Who gets to tell me what is possible except me?" [19:38] - Dr. Inna

To learn more about me and to stay connected, click on the links below:

• Instagram: @debirobinsonwellness
• Website: DebiRobinson.com
• Healthy Gut Healthy Bones Program