MORE BLOG POSTS — Osteoporosis

If you’ve followed me for any length of time, you know I’m not a fan of recommending supplements simply because someone on social media promised they’ll make women over 40 thinner, younger, and maybe even smarter. Supplements should have a purpose. But as we get older, some of those purposes become increasingly important. Maintaining muscle mass gets harder. Collagen production declines. Oxidative stress (think “internal rusting”) can increase. And our bodies still need adequate nutritional support to repair tissue, recover from exercise, and keep our natural detoxification systems doing their jobs. Sometimes, dietary intake alone simply doesn’t cut it. That’s...

Because “eat less and exercise more” is never going to cut it.   If losing weight after 40 were as simple as eating less and moving more, no one would need to write books about it, right? And most of us wouldn’t need to resort to fad diets and weight loss medications. But the truth is that no matter how clean your menu or how much cardio you clock in every week, your scale won’t blink an eye if other hidden factors are messing with your metabolism. After years of working with women who were eating well, exercising, counting calories,...

If you think that the strongest predictors of your future health is your cholesterol, blood pressure, or even your weight…think again. It’s actually how hard you can squeeze. It sounds almost too simple to be true, yet grip strength has become one of the most widely studied markers of healthy aging. Researchers have found that weaker grip strength is associated with a higher risk of disability, osteoporosis, falls, fractures, frailty, cardiovascular disease, and even premature death. Fortunately, grip strength can be measured and, if low, can also be improved.   Why Grip Strength Matters Grip strength is exactly what it...

For years, creatine has been pigeonholed as a supplement reserved for bodybuilders, powerlifters, and twenty-somethingers chugging protein shakes at the gym. Fortunately, that outdated reputation is finally beginning to crumble. In reality, creatine may be one of the most well-researched—and underutilized—supplements for women over 40. As estrogen levels begin to fluctuate during perimenopause and eventually decline after menopause, women experience predictable changes in body composition. Muscle mass gradually decreases. Strength begins to fade. Recovery after exercise often takes longer. Bone density can decline. Even cognitive changes such as brain fog and mental fatigue become increasingly common. Collectively, these changes contribute...

Most women expect some bone loss as they age. After all, declining estrogen levels during menopause accelerate the breakdown of bone, making osteoporosis one of the most common health concerns facing women over 50. Because of this, many women—and even some healthcare providers—automatically assume that osteoporosis is simply part of getting older. But that isn’t always the case. The most important questions to ask when osteoporosis is diagnosed is whether it appears to be occurring as expected or whether something else may be contributing to the problem. In other words, is this simply age-related bone loss, or is osteoporosis acting...