Osteoporosis

54% of post menopausal women in the US have osteopenia, a loss of bone mass, and a precursor to osteoporosis.

Osteoporosis is a complex condition that arises when the balance between bone formation and bone breakdown is disrupted. 

In addition to aging, breast cancer treatments and then hormonal therapy, Tamoxifen or AIs,

put you into what I call “speedy menopause” due to the rapid reduction of estrogen.

This reduction is especially concerning because of the loss of bone mass and strength. 

So it's important to be proactive about bone health. 

This may involve lifestyle changes, dietary adjustments, and targeted supplements and even possibly medications to help maintain bone density and reduce the risk of fractures.

Additionally, the Standard American Diet and Lifestyle lend themselves to osteopenia.

And when you’ve had treatments for breast cancer, that often pushes you down the slippery slope into osteoporosis.

This is especially true with hormonal blocking medications, such as aromatase inhibitors. And to a lesser extent, Tamoxifen, especially for premenopausal women.

Of course there are medications recommended by your oncologist for this.

But they often come with unwanted side effects, such as:

Lack of energy and strength

Diarrhea and nausea

Headaches and blurred vision

Fever, chills

Muscle and joint aching and pain

Spontaneous long bone fractures

Which is why I want to share with you science-based holistic strategies to improve your health.

Addressing bone health – naturally

The Food You Eat

The Standard American Diet is filled with processed foods, saturated fats, and lacks essential nutrients your body needs so you have energy and feel good.

I recommend adopting a “modified” Mediterranean Diet.

Why?

Because it’s the most well-researched diet; it’s easy to adopt this way of eating, and your entire family will love it and their health will improve, too.

I’ve gathered all this information together for you in my “Beyond Breast Cancer – What To Eat Now” ebook.

Your Lifestyle 

Once again, the Standard American Lifestyle has not been your friend – it’s too sedentary!

We need to build muscle to replace fat, strengthen our core, and increase our stamina.

A complete osteoporosis exercise program needs to include:

• Weight bearing exercises to grow strong bones

• Resistance exercises to strengthen muscles

• Postural exercises to decrease harmful stress on the back

• Daily balance exercises to reduce the risk of falling

  
  

But it can be overwhelming to start an exercise program if you haven’t exercised in a while and you’re out of shape.