OSTEOPOROSIS: The Natural Way To Prevent It

What causes Osteoporosis? What natural preventative measures are there? How does someone know if they have it? Well in this episode, CNM's Director of Education, Bobby Qureshi, talks you through the condition and offers his take on what causes it, how you can spot it by the symptoms, as well as providing his tops tips on how to help prevent it developing in the first place.
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This video is for general informational purposes only. It should not be used to self-diagnose and it is not a substitute for a medical exam, cure, treatment, diagnosis, prescription or recommendation. It does not create a doctor-patient relationship between The College of Naturopathic Medicine and you. You should not make any change in your health regimen or diet before first consulting a qualified physician and obtaining a medical exam, diagnosis and recommendation. Always seek the advice of a physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

[@reginamay1]

I am 78 years old and my last bone scan showed I had bones of a 40 year old. How could this be. I was a flight attendant for over 35 years lifting and pulling heavy equipment. How ever, I always took Norwegian Cod liver oil in the winter . Also I have made my own Kefir and yogurt for years now. Kefir is the best gut medicine. Years ago on a flight into Delhi, India, I asked the head of one of the European Olympic chiefs why their athletes did not get ill prior to competition. She responded by saying she took her athletes two weeks prior and fed them the local yogurt. It’s all about activity and diet.

[@JeanneKinland]

This is GREAT Information! Thank you.

[@collegenatmed]

You are so welcome!

[@irenekodac3511]

Slight correction. Estrogen does not build bone, progesterone does it creates osteoblasts. Estrogen slows down the breakdown of bone (osteoclasts) You need both as bone is inconstant change. Menopause, because no egg is released from the ovary, is also a loss of progesterone since that is released every month with ovulation So, women after menopause lack progesterone. They also lack testosterone which builds bones. We see how testosterone helps men keep their bones strong (and helps them cope with stress). As we age we lose a lot of hormones so hormone replacement using bioi-dentical hormones would help women immensely.

[@Warmfireandtea]

Oh nO. Gv.s bigger head aches.

[@sharonshea3261]

This is one of the very very few presentations on osteoporosis that has good advice. Too many are just about the meds that focus on symptoms and enrich pharma companies. I'm going to get a naturopathic doctor.

[@thenutritionman7527]

Outstanding presentation! Should be watched by all, but especially younger women, because… “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure”😊

[@julieannspas518]

My mother had both hips replaced at 70 and walked to recover, now 96, she is still walking, so don't disparage with one year after hip fracture, death, how doomsday. With every breathe I take, I am healed, mind over matter.

[@1STBUCKLEY]

All I've heard it's scaremongering people onto meds

[@lindajones4849]

Unfortunately the statistics show that after age 65 a hip fracture ,even treated with surgery results in death within one year for 25% of people. It is thought to be due to the loss of mobility.Good incentive to work hard in PT if you go to surgery after hip fracture. Note that this still means that 75 percent of people who fracture and go to surgery will survive.Note if you are. Active prior to the call your chances of survival are much better. If you are frail prior to a hip fracture your risks are much higher. People become debilitated very quickly after surgery and bed rest.Mobilization as quickly as possible after surgery is crucial.

[@francescag6889]

Anti depressants and Benzodiazepines can deplete D3 and calcium from the bones. How many people are on either medicine? Doctors do not tell you this when they prescribe them.

[@ChristosArchos]

osteoporosis (n.) "morbid absorption of bone, so that it becomes abnormally porous," 1846, from osteo- "bone" + Greek poros "passage; pore; voyage" (see pore (n.)) + -osis.

[@ettalinehill]

Great talk, thank you Bobbie. I have a question - what about oxalates? Many of the vegetables and fruit suggested in the mainstream as being healthy are very high in oxalate, which can cause joint problems and can contribute to calcium deposition in places we don't want it. Oxalates are not only about kidney stones, they have also been found in breast cancer tumours, in joints and elsewhere. Spinach and almonds especially are so oxalate-high that no cooking, soaking, etc methods render them low enough to keep oxalate intake to reasonable levels. Green kale (not black), chard, oranges, chia seeds and gluten are also high and many people ingest huge quantities of these foods in a bid to be healthy. It's a dilemma to know what to do sometimes.

[@nesanesa9547]

TOTALY AGREE...HOW IS IT POSSIBLE TO CONTINUE THIS DISCUSSION ON OXALATES WHICH ARE WREKING MY EYES PLUS CALCIFOCATION ISSUES..X n

[@1STBUCKLEY]

Pharma GPS have so many on PPi 's. Most commonly prescribed drug to protect you from the effects on your stomach from other medications. We are like cattle for pharma

[@1STBUCKLEY]

Brilliant presentation 👏

[@francescag6889]

I've been eating greens for 20 years and I never had any issues or kidney stones.

[@Scout-bt3mo]

@@francescag6889 Yippee for you! I have kidney stones and had surgery this year to remove them. I've got to watch out for those oxalates. But I also have osteopenia! What to do?!!

[@DrKiransudama]

I am vegetarian all my life, ( almost vegan but do eat cheese n yogurt no milk ) eat right things, doing yoga, still got osteoporosis. Rey frustrating. No bad habits at all. Don’t eat out no fried foods. This is just talk.

[@Warmfireandtea]

No dairy. 😮

[@ThuLe-eh1xe]

Both of my yoga teachers had hips replacements! Know that God take care of our health, not food, exercises etc... Creation has failed because of Adam and Eve. Food, minerals, vitamins, exercise, sunshine etc... are God's creation. Don't work anymore. Now, redemption from Jesus' work ( he died to save us), works. So have faith and relationship with God first, then eat right and exercise after.

[@ChrissieSM]

You should eat meat!

[@TrudySSilva]

Great presentation. Very Comprehensive. Many Thanks.

[@dipalihafiz9983]

Great clarity and very well explained. Please do share about osteoarthritis also. Hurt my left knee last year and recently was diagonised with early stage. How to stop it from progressing. How much using the knee every day is alright. Will being active increase the risk of degeneration? Please guide and help. Thank you so much for this very helpful video.

[@1artistatwork]

I have that same question about oxalates -- how to consume the food that supports bones but does not contain oxalates? I've stayed away from spinach but did not know that almonds, oranges, chia seeds and kale also contain oxalates.

[@joseenoel8093]

Love from Montreal, my bud, 55 yrs old, fell from a sitting position, sure enough, broke her hip, drinks 3 cokes a day! Re-visiting Scotland 23 yrs ago with the kids, the in-laws' diet/food offerings so poor we never returned! I b-fed my daughter all through my 2nd pregnancy, she's now a biologist and he's a nurse! I like your Ph info, I'm a forest technician! ❤

[@user-bq1rl6pu5h]

Excellent easy to understand overview!!!!! Thank you!!!!

[@DaveOriginallyfromBrooklyn]

Would love talk on improving osteo numbers.

[@sunrosejkt]

Very good...my daughter 41 yrs old diagnosed thru bone density. Osteoprosis on the hip n back. She is 49 kg ..1.66 height. She is scared of the pharmacy product. Any further suggestion...appreciated

[@tikiriBA]

very comprehensive coverage. You said it all! I have been following Osteoporosis web materials for a long time, and your talk includes almost everything one should know. Thanks mate.

[@collegenatmed]

You are very welcome 😊

[@KT-ml1sy]

@collegenatmed I would love to hear an answer please on the comment about oxalytes. I am 58 and received an osteoporosis diagnosis. I have been eating all the foods you mentioned (leafy greens, nuts, seeds, fruit and veg in general) for years as well as exercise and my T score -3.1. I was shocked! Doc said the oxylates bind to the calcium and flushes both right out of my body. So every time I have a cheese and swiss omlette with spinach or kale for example - bye bye calcium! Doc recommended I eat red meat as often as possible! Please address the question of oxylates. So much conflicting information. Thank you in advance.

[@marcella-qd8eb]

Thank you so much ettalinehill for your input on oxylates even so that I was in medical n nutrition i was not aware of that bless your lil heart❤ god speed n bless you n yours 🎉 marcella

[@kathiejohns1418]

Do you have advise on how to remedy osteoporosis if you are diagnosed with it?

[@Warmfireandtea]

He just did a vid. This is it. Pay attention.

[@N17sd]

Well said Doctor, a perfect summary! I have a question regarding the mineral Strontium, they said it helps in bone density, what are your thoughts? Thank you ❤

[@collegenatmed]

Thanks Nancy! That’s definitely correct, as do other trace minerals like boron. In fact, we can even assess strontium levels in hair - if raised it can suggest an increased breakdown of bone!

[@N17sd]

@@collegenatmed Thank you so much ! Good to know about hair test , I appreciate it Doctor. I live in the US , I’ll ask my doctor about it. God bless.

[@ThuLe-eh1xe]

Strontium, after 2 years we take, will break the bone, said dr Rhemeaux blueu.

[@N17sd]

@@ThuLe-eh1xe aw. Am wondering why? Thanks anyway ❤️

[@ThuLe-eh1xe]

@@N17sd i do not know why. Dr Rhemeaux ( i might spell her name wrong) who used to work for NATURAL Factor company in Canada, said that strontium, for the first 2 years, strengthen bones. But after that, it break bone! We need to be careful when taking supplements. A PhD said that vit K2 cause heart palpitation! To be safe, just eat healthy food. Some MD advice not to take calcium because it block arteries. Some still advice us to take 1200mg of calcium a day! Confusing world nowadays.

[@anastasiapanaou5626]

OSTEOPOROSIS is a Greek word not Latin. Do your research. Comes from the Greek words Osta means bones and the word porosis means full of porous meaning holes. Comes from the ancient Greek, like all other medical terms.

[@terriblepainter7675]

It’s not Latin? Oh my god… wonder why Latin was always a recommendation for medical students in Europe…

[@jasko2356]

Beautifull. Every important info on one place. Thanks!

[@collegenatmed]

You are very welcome

[@sepherinaallard7584]

Yeahhhhhh great info. Thanks

[@bob5176]

I have been to Doctors I ido t know if I have Hello. I am 82 I have always been active walking swimming ect. All of a sudden. This ? Has hit my body ! I don’t know if it’s arthritis or osteoporosis ???

[@OMGaNEWBIE]

BEWARE & DO YOUR OWN HOMEWORK -- Google: Vitamin K2 side effects.

[@marynoonan5541]

Excellent presentation.Well researched .

[@antonygikonyo7914]

That is a very good explanation about osteoporosis,...!!

[@TheGreekOrthodox]

It comes from the Greek word Ὀστοπόρωσις, not from the Latin.

[@filipinaborja7370]

Is it safe to take atorvastatin if i have osteoporosis

[@collegenatmed]

Hi there. I hope the video has been helpful. Unfortunately we are unable to give personalised advice, so we recommend consulting a practitioner or you could visit our student clinic. Click here to find out more: www.naturopathy-uk.com/

[@bobholyoake8577]

And boron

[@emimaroman6485]

I am interested in "study" about OXALATE, please

[@myrnamercado3937]

🧚‍♀️l liked you illustration, very simple and easy to follow…keep up the good work👏👏👏

[@collegenatmed]

Thank you so much 😀

[@asantemungu9820]

Thank you so much for this valuable information, as Always CNM content is always relevant to our day to day living and informative as well . Regarding Phosphoric acid in carbonated drinks, is sparkling water just as bad? Thanks.

[@collegenatmed]

It is our pleasure and we are glad you are enjoying the content. It is always best to read ingredients - it is specifically phosphoric acid that you need to be looking out for so normal sparkling water is totally fine!

[@asantemungu9820]

@@collegenatmed Thank you for your response. 🙏🏽

[@1Waarheid]

How did the hunters survive for thousands of years?

[@hungvu8480]

Just keep on moving. Excercise, easy to say, hard to keep up

[@afrouzkhakpour7067]

I like LAmp. Cow is better or lamp meat?

[@dorothy7382]

This is helpful to My life Thank you 😊

[@kaushaunty1135]

Thank you so much for the wonderful talk really appreciated

[@collegenatmed]

You are very welcome 🤗

[@shirleymoores9130]

Your going on about women what about men

[@PadminiJohanson]

I realy enjoyef.your.viedo thank u

[@collegenatmed]

You are welcome

[@normavalenzuela8113]

Thank you for such valuable information

[@collegenatmed]

Glad it was helpful!

[@gillianyoga7346]

fantastic! can’t thank you enough!

[@lumity238]

I fell and fractured my L1 Lumbar vertebrae,im devastated , i always thought i was healthy, im 67 and very active and now im laying in my bed in pain 😞

[@Warmfireandtea]

I know the deal.we need super glued.

[@glynisdavies8279]

Thank you, this was great.

[@safathornhill3057]

Hi Thanks for the information

[@collegenatmed]

You are most welcome

[@charlenejulius8501]

I got to do some changes🙈to my diet. I sleep well and yip love a dark room 😁 I live in Sunny South Africa so I get my vitamin D on a daily basis. Thanks Doctor for the sound advice.

[@collegenatmed]

You are very welcome!

[@sjordan7085]

Excellent video, thank you!

[@FatimaChenia]

I’ve been diognosed with osteoporosis on my toes it’s very painful . What would you recommend I’m also quite active but it’s very painful

[@MarinaKokhan]

Thank you so much. It's useful information.

[@ManpreetSingh-gz1bw]

Excellent presentation, tons of informative information n all guided by how to heal natural ways without the side effects of Rx. Thank you for this info. 👌

[@1Waarheid]

Dr. Paul Mason

[@Gohmargaret-e9y]

I love the presentation easy to understand, and follow. Would like to subscribe of it

[@HibiscusHigh]

You mention weight training. I learned that weight resistance exercises are sufficient. Look up the Meeks Method by Sara Meeks.

[@natalias.3473]

Thank you for all this great topics I just love every video that’s coming out.. wandering is there any suggestions for seborrheic dermatitis?? Thank you so much

[@collegenatmed]

This is really lovely to hear. Seborrheic dermatitis is quite a big topic in itself and probably warrants its own video - leave that with us! In the meantime, you could always seek advice from a naturopathic practitioner? CNM has really well priced student clinics which you may be interested in which are accessible from www.naturopathy-uk.com

[@Warmfireandtea]

Me too. Is this person a dr.? Dang good vid. What us the green. Rocket? Shall I hubt some to sit in my dreezwe with kale? I rarely eat it. I take vit.D2 ,in wintee. Do u need 3 just when u get no sun too? The only estrogen I use a pinch of cream once or twice a mo . U don't move much cas my hip is giving out. Morher vinegar is ai gross I never opened it.

[@kazisetu5693]

Good discussion. Please discuss quantity and combination of calcium and protein of osteoporosis effected person can take in one day.

[@1STBUCKLEY]

It has to be in staggered doses

[@elizabethjoseph1532]

My knee joints are hurting.. my Doctor had advised knee replacement.. I am a 66 year old lady & my body weight is 77 kg ... walking for exercise is difficult as it puts more pressure on the knees... is there any way to avoid knee replacement. I have very recently started on your diet recommendation. Any other remedy to improve my knee joint?

[@collegenatmed]

Hi there. I hope the video has been helpful. Unfortunately we are unable to give personalised advice, so we recommend consulting a practitioner or you could visit our student clinic. Click here to find out more: www.naturopathy-uk.com/

[@heretolearnCA]

Check out PRP plus lidocaine for pain relief or hyaluronic acid to serve as a sort of fluid buffer replacement. PRP saved my shoulder and my dad’s knees (he’s 68, I’m 28). Best of luck ❤

[@heretolearnCA]

^and you get out of PRP what you put into it… prepping your blood quality and ligament/cartilage’s best chance at healing by sipping bone broth and taking proper supplement pairings, etc. best wishes

[@heretolearnCA]

I opted for PRP plus lidocaine for two sessions, then just PRP for three bc I knew how to breathe through the discomfort of the injections. But my dad opted for PRP plus hyaluronic acid for his knee.

[@sharoncarew6904]

Could you please address chronic lung disease including bronchiectasis?

[@t.k.6060]

Please give a study name about K2. Thanks

[@kaushaunty1135]

Very good explanation thank you so much

[@collegenatmed]

You are most welcome 😊

[@Maymaymayok]

Brilliant!!!

[@collegenatmed]

Thanks

[@springflorals7717]

I have the same concern as many of the other commenters. Many of the foods it's suggested we eat for good nutrition are high in oxalates. Bobby, I wonder if you know of a way to balance oxalates or eliminate the bad effects they can have? Thank you.

[@dangcoppock7362]

To get rid of oxalates from kales and spinach, boiling water and put them in for minutes you can tell when it’s ready draining ( take it out ) and serve..!

[@ThuLe-eh1xe]

Eat food that has oxalate with lemon juice to decrease oxalate.

[@deannadawson7189]

Excellent advice. Thank you.

[@Nic-kx5dn]

Need to know about gloria injections..am taking exemestane.

[@hoosierbaddy3052]

Great presentation! I studied diet long ago for a book that I wrote. Firstly, I’m a WFPB eater. Not a vegan bc that term can indicate someone that will eat fake meats, cheeses and ultra processed foods. They’re technically not animal derived but not always healthful. I’m glad that you mentioned the statistics on dairy consumption and osteoporotic rates. Which clearly demonstrates that milk does not do a body good. In fact the milk/dairy industry are prohibited from marketing their products as healthy. Meat products as well. Luncheon meats are carcinogenic. They’re listed by the WHO to be in the same category as asbestos. I tightened up my diet recently. I thought that I had too much stomach acid but when I googled my symptoms, low stomach acid came up. Yep, the antacids and ppi’s weren’t helping. I quit sugar, sodas, trans fats and processed foods. Starting taking food enzymes and Betaine hcl. Which is Hydrochloric acid in pill form. My digestion has improved greatly. It’s all about keeping the body at its ideal ph balance. The body will forego bone integrity to keep calcium in the system. It would rather have holey bones than a screwed up ph balance. So, keeping stomach acid at its optimal level is crucial for proper breakdown of foods. Which in turn optimizes absorption of nutrients. Eating foods that increase acid like milk and meat and sugar, will cause inflammation in the body. Any condition ending with ‘itis’ is an inflammatory response. Diet is the only way to rectify and prevent syndromes like arthritis. Don’t chase the pain with pills while ignoring diet. Hippocrates, the father of medicine said, ‘let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food’. Stave off illnesses thru diet. Prevention is key. And lastly. I’m triple certified in exercise science. Therefore I work my body to sustain bone density. Just like muscles, bones need the exercise, especially weight bearing moves as well to stay strong.

[@jjspoty7299]

Can u plZ help me.. Started osteo arthritis in knees having lots of farting that means too much stomach acid is it right. Which diet is best to avoid future knee surgery. Im so worried. What exercise should i folliw

[@FatimaChenia]

Very helpful and easy to Understand thank you

[@viviancheng8436]

Very informative. I had breast cancer and under hormone therapy to stop oestrogen. I have osteoporosis despite lots of exercise and taking most of the food u mentioned in the video. Also taking calcium and vitamin d supplement. GP suggested me to take alendronic acid but I don’t want to do that. What shall I do? Thank you.

[@collegenatmed]

Hi there. I hope the video has been helpful. Unfortunately we are unable to give personalised advice, so we recommend consulting a practitioner or you could visit our student clinic. Click here to find out more: www.naturopathy-uk.com/

[@patriciaboatman8423]

Please answer. Iknow ifound this 7 month old video but. I have hemochromtosis. Are prices heavy in iron? Also l had a DX scan 5 yrs ago and was osteopenia. Had another one 2 weeks ago and my hips are still osteopenia but spine is osteoporosis in lower part osteoarthritis. Im reading a lot of law suits from side effects of the infusion method. Im 71- no thyroid- on warfarin for embolism-hemochromtos. Would you do the infusion or hormone therapy ? Thank you please tag my name so l see when you respond

[@suemoreno5217]

So they take blood once a week of to much iron. I'm in the border..

[@melissanielsen8215]

Wow thankyou very very much.

[@collegenatmed]

You are very welcome!

[@rociocachia2777]

Thank you very much for sharing your knowledge very clearly to the point.

[@afsanehkalali9185]

Thank you very helpful 👏

[@collegenatmed]

You are very welcome

[@bevfitzsimmonds3382]

Thankyou! Good video. 🙂👍

[@collegenatmed]

Glad you liked it!

[@patriciaorlando2380]

Great video. Very interesting and explained very well. Thank you for showing this Bobbing.

[@collegenatmed]

Glad it was helpful!

[@ginettemelody1035]

Thank you. In my experience controlling severe osteoporosis, I found after the use of MACA 😮the level stopped to increase and another level started to get better.

[@Warmfireandtea]

What is that?

[@gebregzi]

ዘደሰ

[@1STBUCKLEY]

Need to look at the meds many are on for other conditions

[@helenlimson]

Thanks a lot Dr.

[@layanakurian2229]

A great talk to listen. Thank you Bobby.

[@collegenatmed]

Very welcome!

[@1STBUCKLEY]

Surely we need to ask why so many. Or is this normal body aging

[@Warmfireandtea]

Many whats?

[@patrinaschulz8570]

Great video !

[@collegenatmed]

Thanks a lot 👍

[@yuyuthit]

Thanks indeed Dr

[@nadiamariam9661]

Thank you

[@iffatsiddiqui3205]

Excellent!

[@Margaret-cn7tj]

I have Ostenpa

[@lisamanske840]

Are beverages like carbonated waters bad or just sodas?

[@Warmfireandtea]

He said booze. No booze. If pop.was vad he would said:. Avoid the fizzy delish drinks. Can't have anything goood.

[@robinhood6954]

Fluoride!

[@nancyfrank7245]

What do you recommend if you have osteoporosis?

[@collegenatmed]

Hi there. I hope the video has been helpful. Unfortunately we are unable to give personalised advice, so we recommend consulting a practitioner or you could visit our student clinic. Click here to find out more: www.naturopathy-uk.com/

[@hemaraghavan8206]

Well said n addressed a issue very much needed.can you address the bone thieves which rob the bones of the minerals n lead to osteoporosis.also a note on the bisphosphonates whether to use or not.thank you

[@misrakatnafie8766]

Very informative video, thank you!!

[@elenabrambilla3170]

that s was a great video full of useful informations. i am much worried about the persistent inflammation. in the body. is this an issue which can be addressed??? thank you

[@collegenatmed]

Hi Elena - thanks for the great feedback. Please don’t worry about this, because this can most certainly be addressed. Bone changes all the time and so it is a very adaptable structure in the body. The key thing is finding out why you have chronic inflammation in the body and addressing it accordingly. This is where seeing a naturopathic practitioner can be so helpful. Hope this helps!

[@elenabrambilla3170]

@@collegenatmed hello. would it be possibile to envisage a online meeting with an expert naturopath from CNM who could suggest me a curing routine? i gave been to my family doctor yesterday and she fears i could have an autoimmune desease. i am about to have some blood exams to define that. looking forward for your suggestions....thank you!!!

[@collegenatmed]

Hi Elena, if you could send us a message to [e-mail] with your e-mail and this query, one of our team will get back to you. If you mention that this is for the attention of Bobby we will give you some direction on this. Hope this helps!

[@sheilamhungu9812]

Thank you so much

[@PadminiJohanson]

Thank u amazing

[@TheMoicani]

He doesn’t answer to our questions. What he said confirmed also what we know. So we stop eating and drinking.

[@Warmfireandtea]

Ha! No. He said eat sunf seeds n sesames. Dk.greens n sardines. Acckgho!