Integrative Osteoporosis Treatment, Your Questions Answered With Dr. Kim Millman

I've been getting so many questions about Osteoporosis and bone health. So, I'm sharing another Q&A session that focuses on complementary therapies and practical actions you can take to improve your bone health. And I have another expert to help me answer the questions.
Dr. Kim Millman is an integrated medical doctor and the founder of The Millman Clinic. Her passion is to help people live the rich, full lives they deserve without the burden of chronic illness. She is gifted at integrating, partnering, and customizing so that her patients get the most innovative and comprehensive medical care possible.
Her training and abilities are as unique as the care that she provides. She is an expert in Functional Medicine and Nutrition Response Testing, two holistic techniques she integrates into her medical practice.
Thank you for listening to another informative episode of the Happy Bones, Happy Life podcast!
“What I say to everyone is that when you look at root cause factors, it is almost always multifactorial. There is not just one thing. There are many things usually. And all of these factors are really unique to you.” - Dr. Kim Millman
In this episode:
[00:00] - Intro
[01:25] - What does a high NTx mean, and what can you do about that?
[09:15] - If you break a leg and struggle for the bones to mend, what are the best bone-building foods, minerals, vitamins, herbs, and spices to help the bones heal?
[13:54] - I wasn't aware of the link between glucose level and bone loss. What are some strategies for lowering blood glucose other than reducing sweets and sweetened beverages?
[21:08] - For someone with a high CTX of 869, are there supplements that will help lower this number?
[22:29] - If you eat a spinach salad for lunch or overnight oats with chia seeds for breakfast, how long after the spinach salad or chia seeds should you wait to absorb the calcium from a glass of milk?
[23:54] - Success stories from people who eliminated oxalates from their diet
[26:09] - Can you suggest the best collagen for bones? Is it important to buy organic collagen and to see “For the Bones” listed in the packet?
[27:22] - How do we get doctors to work with us to find root causes? What's the conversation like? I'm not having luck here. I feel like my current endocrinologist fired me because I'm refusing to take the drug treatment until I find out more about the cause.
[34:26] - Getting 1200mg of calcium every day from food is very challenging. Is taking a 600mg supplement better than not meeting the 1200? Is it safe to take calcium supplements if you have kidney stones?
Resources mentioned
- Restore & Rebuild: 100 Days to Healthier Bones - themillmanclinic.com/randr?af... (Dr. Millman is giving the Happy Bones community $100 off in addition to the early bird discount of $300. USE COUPON CODE HAPPYBONES24 FOR THE EXTRA $100 DISCOUNT.
- Happy Bones Membership - www.happyboneshappylife.com/b...
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[@evalindahl8285]

Are we able to order from designs for health? Thank you for the great information!

[@rhondaeinstein540]

Hi Margie. We go way back to middle and high school. I just discovered your podcasts. They are very informative. I have a question about collagen. I have read that collagen turns into oxalates in your body and I know that oxalates are not good for the bones. I have been hesitant to take collagen for that reason. Wondering your thoughts on that.

[@MsBuffalopoo]

How can we find a practitioner who will do this testing? I have not been successful, so far?

[@LancashirelassCan.]

An excellent interview. Learned so much. I will seek out a Functional Medicine professional as I continue my journey in gathering all the root causes. Thx .Canada.

[@elisecaron1585]

Hello - I'm in Canada as well and would love to know if you find a good Functional Medical professional.

[@deborahlocke2408]

Would love to get a reference for a functional med physician in Central NJ.

[@laurapatrick9291]

Great information! Would love to do a Telehealth apt with Dr Millman- does she do that? if not a recommendation for San Diego California would be great! Thanks!

[@carollittle1381]

Check her website. I googled her and it came right up. She is in Los Gatos, California.

[@elisecaron1585]

Thank you for the incredible interview. Would you by chance have any idea which herbs would be best to stimulate estrogen receptors or do these really work. Might it be better to simply take Ostera. I cannot do BHRT.

[@Maria-iu3ed]

Hello, that's was an amazing presentation! I'd like to ask, are there any vegetables rich in magnesium and poor in oxalates, because magnesium supplements cause GI problems to me. Thank you!

[@BeaTrice10]

Does Dr. Millman believe in medication if there aren't any other causes aside from menopause (too old for HRT and had blood clots anyway) or is she strictly holistic? Thanks.

[@user-rd3iz4bf1o]

Just heard about fluoride to build bones. Any info you can provide?

[@margiebissinger6980]

I do NOT recommend Fluoride. Studies have shown that fluoride-induced increases in trabecular bone density are NOT associated with increased bone strength and can cause increased pain and skeletal stiffness. One of my first podcast guests talks about the problems with Fluoride. You can watch this KZbin video entitled: Fluoride: The Hidden Bone Depleter - with Melissa Gallico - kzbin.info/www/bejne/jqncqX2oYr6Wq5Y . I hope that helps. The good news is there are SO many ways you can build bone through exercise, nutrition, and figuring out any root causes of osteoporosis. This method really works. Thanks for reaching out.