Osteoporosis & Allostatic Load: Improve Bone Building, Prevent Bone Loss w/ Dr. Christine Smith + BoneCoach™ Osteoporosis & Osteopenia

Osteoporosis & Allostatic Load: Improve Bone Building, Prevent Bone Loss w/ Dr. Christine Smith + BoneCoach™ Osteoporosis & Osteopenia

Have you ever come across the term "allostatic load"? It might not be familiar to everyone, but this concept plays a significant role in our overall well-being.

But what exactly is it, and how does it influence bone density? Is it something you should pay more attention to in your quest for better bone health?

Dr. Christine Smith, a functional medicine practitioner and doctor of chiropractic, will join me to unpack this intriguing concept.

We'll explore the relationship between allostatic load and bone health and discuss holistic strategies for optimizing both.

Episode Details

Episode Timeline

0:00 - Episode start

2:30 - An overview of Dr. Christine Smith's professional background

3:39 - Her personal health challenges and transition into holistic medicine

8:40 - The most important thing to understand about your body's healing process

12:47 - The concept of allostatic load and its impact on bone health and osteoporosis

17:41 - The significance of organ interaction in the body, with a focus on the bones

22:58 - The most overlooked part of healing and healthcare

24:16 - How regenerative medicine works and its benefits

30:32 - The power of meditation and advice for beginners

36:08 - Common issues Dr. Smith's patients face and how she helps resolve them

43:32 - Where to find Dr. Christine Smith and her resources

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About the guest

Dr. Christine Smith is a functional medicine practitioner and doctor of chiropractic with a background in cognitive neuroscience. She specializes in holistic injury recovery and chronic inflammation prevention to help active people come back stronger, uncover hidden injuries and prevent re-injury.

She does this by teaching clients how to use recovery time as a gift to restructure lifestyle priorities, to learn to speak the language of their body through education rather than medication.

Educated at the University of Denver and Life Chiropractic College West, she brings a unique approach to healthcare as Dr. Smith’s global work across multiple continents has enriched her understanding of health, influencing her integrative care philosophy that combines physical care, functional medicine, tailored nutrition and subconscious breakthrough work to dramatically improve patient outcomes.

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