Kevin Ellis | Debunking Myths on Bone Health, How to Prevent & Reverse Osteoporosis and Build Stronger Bones! KKP: 631
The Ben Azadi Show
The Role of Vitamin D in Bone Health
Vitamin D is a steroid hormone. It plays an important role in gene expression, helping cells communicate properly and reducing chronic inflammation. If you have too much vitamin D, that can contribute to bone loss. And not to mention all the other benefits it does for the immune system, hormones, et cetera.
Today, I am blessed to have here with me Kevin Ellis. Kevin is an Integrative Nutrition Certified Health Coach, Stronger Bones Solution™ Program Instructor, osteoporosis "thriver," and founder of BoneCoach™.
This episode originally aired in April 2022.
He has made it his mission to help over 1+ million people around the globe address bone loss, build bone strength, stop fearing fracture, and lead active lives. He's most famous for helping people with osteopenia and osteoporosis gain clarity and confidence that improving is possible.
In this episode, Kevin Ellis opens the show talking about his osteoporosis diagnosis and how he ended up addressing his health concerns. Most of us think that the answer to our health problems will come at the pharmacy. Luckily, our bodies and lifestyles have the answers to many of our symptoms. Kevin speaks about the importance of gut health and how it affects our whole body. Tune in as we chat about bone health, the problem with spinach, and why you may need to cut back on coffee.
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[00:40] About Kevin Ellis and His Osteoporosis Diagnosis
- Kevin’s father passed away two months after he was born.
- Later, Kevin ended up getting diagnosed with osteoporosis in his early 30s.
- Kevin was devastated about his diagnosis.
- At the time, Kevin had gut health issues, poor energy, wasn’t sleeping well, and had high stress.
- So, Kevin knew he had to address everything to fix his health.
- Finally, Kevin got the right plan for his health and bones.
[06:10] The Answer To Your Health Problems Won’t Come From The Pharmacy
- Kevin always thought that the answer to his health problems would come from a pharmacy or a doctor.
- Throughout his life, Kevin took sleeping pills, antidepressants, antibiotics, and countless other medications to help address the signs and symptoms of his condition.
- However, he never really received a complete resolution of those issues because he was just covering up the cause.
- Kevin just wanted to divest himself from thinking that the solution to his health was in a pill.
[09:20] The Importance of Gut Health For Your Overall Health
- Your body and your bones are like plants. To grow, they need nutrients and the right conditions.
- Most people focus on nutrients like salads and smoothies. They’re not considering the soil.
- Our gut is like the soil; it is where we absorb almost everything.
- To absorb anything, you need roots in your soil. Our roots are called villi. They're these tiny little hairlike projections that cover our small intestine.
- The villi will shuttle nutrients into your bloodstream so they can travel where they are needed in your body.
- When you have poor digestion, you won’t be able to break down food properly.
[13:45] Gut Health: Testing Your Stomach Acid and Other Options
- First, figure out where your stomach acid is; there are a few different tests that you can do.
- If you have low stomach acid, you can supplement with betaine HCl.
- You could also use some digestive enzymes to help break down your food.
- You need a digestive stool test to understand what is going on inside your microbiome.
- Then, you will work with a practitioner to build a protocol.
- Check out Gut Zoomer: https://www.vibrant-wellness.com/tests/gut-zoomer/
[15:50] Do I Have To Stop Drinking Coffee If I Have Gut Issues?
- Do I have to stop drinking coffee?
- The answer is no.
- The big concern is caffeine when it comes to coffee.
- Caffeine is going to vary slightly to increase calcium excretion.
- Most people don’t need to avoid coffee. Instead, drink less.
- If you've got caffeine intakes greater than 300 milligrams a day, calcium excreted in the urine will increase.
[17:30] When Should I Get My First Bone Density Scan?
- The earlier, the better when it comes to getting your first bone density scan.
- Around 30 or 40 would be an excellent time to get your first scan.
- Get a scan now so you can understand where you are at.
- Maybe you will find out something that you can start addressing now.
- You can build bone strength at any age. It just gets more challenging as you get older.
[22:30] Finding A Functional Medicine Practitioner For Postmenopausal Women
- Primary osteoporosis is typically related to the decrease in estrogen in postmenopausal women.
- When estrogen levels decrease as they do during menopause, it's going to cause an increase in the activity level of cells that break down bone.
- You need to have conversations with a functional medicine practitioner or a naturopathic physician to determine if hormones will be right for you.
- Bioidentical hormone replacement therapy could be the right choice.
[28:00] Spinach and Kale Could Be Causing Digestive Problems
- Oxalates are an antinutrient.
- Antinutrients can cause problems for people who have digestive issues.
- People eat a lot of spinach. If you can’t break down the oxalates, you will have some issues.
- Instead, you should eat arugula; it is super low in oxalates.
[30:10] Why Kevin Is A Massive Fan of Coconut Oil
- Coconut oil is good for energy, weight, brain function, heart health, memory, skin, hair, and teeth.
- Coconut oil can be helpful in the protection against bone loss.
- Plus, it’s great because it is full of MCT; they go straight to the liver.
- Lastly, coconut oil has antimicrobial effects.
[37:40] The Importance of Having A Strategy When It Comes To Bone Health
- If you rely on a single supplement, you may lose more bone because you didn’t have a strategy.
- Kevin will develop a strategy that addresses root cause issues.
- You have to get to the underlying issue!
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Resources from this episode:
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