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    3: Why Does Bone Health Matter to People With Breast Cancer? with Kevin Ellis

    en-usJuly 17, 2023
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    About this Episode

    Did you know that the same amount of women die from bone fractures as they do from breast cancer every year? That’s scary! Today, The Bone Coach™, Kevin Ellis, joins me to talk about why bone health is so important for everyone, especially breast cancer patients, and what you can do to improve your bone health today!

    We talk about:

    • What a bone scan isn’t telling you
    • Primary vs secondary osteoporosis 
    • The normal medications given for osteoporosis (and why they might not be right for you!)
    • Tests you need to have done before taking medications
    • Factors that can impact your bone health 
    • The 4 actions you need to do daily to improve your bone health 
    • And more!


    More about Kevin:

    Kevin Ellis, better known as Bone Coach™, is a Forbes-featured certified Integrative Nutrition health coach, podcaster, youtuber, bone health advocate, and is the founder of BoneCoach.com.

    After an osteoporosis diagnosis in his early 30's, he realized just how challenging it can be for the average person to make sense of what needs to be done to improve and how to move forward confidently with a stronger bones plan.

    Today, not only has he transformed his own health, and made continued progress on his own journey, he's now dedicated his life to helping women with osteopenia and osteoporosis gain clarity and confidence that improving is possible.

    Through a unique 3-step process and world class coaching programs, Kevin and his team of credentialed experts have helped people in over 1500+ cities around the world get confident in their stronger bones plan.

    His mission is to not just help over 1+ million people around the globe build stronger bones… It's to help our children and grandchildren have the education, resources, and nourishment needed to prevent osteoporosis and other diseases in the future so they can lead long, active lives.


    Connect with Kevin:
    Website: https://bonecoach.com/
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bonecoach
    Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/bonecoach
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bonecoachkevin
    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bonecoach
    Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-bone-coach-osteoporosis-bone-health-podcast/id1483975147
    Linkedin:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/bonecoach




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    Podcast: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/born-to-heal-holistic-healing-for-optimal-health/


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    Youtube: www.youtube.com/@biohackingbombshell
    Facebook: www.facebook.com/biohackingbombshell


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    • Embrace holistic approaches for breast cancer survivors, including diet, stress reduction, and hormone replacement.


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    03:24 Dr. Zinkoff's Personal Health Journey
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    11:56 Top Lies Women Have Been Told About Hormones
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    30:50 Debunking Myths About Hormone Replacement
    31:53 The Role of Progesterone in Hormone Replacement
    33:41 Addressing Fears About Hormone Replacement and Cancer
    42:46 The Impact of Hormone Replacement on Health
    58:38 The Importance of Early Intervention in Hormonal Health
    01:00:41 Closing Remarks and Contact Information

    Dr. Elena Zinkov is a naturopathic physician with expertise in endocrinology, longevity, anti-aging medicine, nutrition, and metabolic health. She is passionate about empowering women through knowledge about hormones and women's wellness, debunking myths, and advocating for a more accurate understanding of hormone health.

    Connect with Dr. Elena Zinkov
    Website: https://proactivehealthnd.com/
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drelenazinkov/


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    https://calendly.com/stephanie-1031/time-to-talk

    To get your copy of Dr. Jenn's book, The Smart Person's Guide to Breast Cancer, visit: https://realhealthmd.kartra.com/page/SmartPersonsGuidetoBreastCancer

    Join the Facebook group: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/keepingabreastwdrjenn

    Connect with Dr. Jenn:
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    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjennsimmons/
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    Keeping Abreast with Dr. Jenn
    en-usJanuary 15, 2024

    28: Exploring Breast Cancer Breakthroughs With Dr. Veronique Desaulniers: A Sneak Peek into Our Breast Cancer Summit

    28: Exploring Breast Cancer Breakthroughs With Dr. Veronique Desaulniers: A Sneak Peek into Our Breast Cancer Summit

    In this episode, Dr. V and I share exciting details about our upcoming summit, starting January 16th. We're diving into breast cancer breakthroughs—stories that need to be heard. Get a sneak peek into compelling conversations with 50+ Breast Cancer experts. There's a whole realm of opportunities waiting to be explored, ones that often get overlooked in the world of conventional medical treatments. You might wonder which path to take, what treatments are available, what's best for you, and if it will work for you. With so many opinions and mixed thoughts, it's hard to find clarity. That's why we've created: The Breast Cancer Breakthrough Summit. We hope to see you there!

    Register for the Breast Cancer Summit January 16 - 22, 2024: https://drtalks.com/breast-cancer-summit/?oid=62&ref=2718&uid=643

    In this episode, you'll:

    • Join us as we delve into empowering women on their breast health journey.
    • Explore in-depth discussions covering prevention, diagnosis, and holistic treatment approaches.
    • Get an exclusive preview of the upcoming Breast Cancer Breakthrough Summit, featuring highlights from various expert speakers!

    Dr. Veronique Desaulniers is the Breast Cancer Conqueror, best selling author of Heal Breast Cancer Naturally, and creator of The 7 Essentials System, which gets to the root cause of what allowed breast cancer to show up. In the last 40+ years, She has attended hundreds of conferences, seminars, undertaking extensive studies in the various fields of “Energy Medicine” such as Bio-Energetics, Meridian Stress Analysis, Homeopathy, Naturopathy, Digital Thermography, EFT and Chiropractic. She is an avid researcher and loves to stay on top of the latest science about breast cancer.

    Dr. V’s Website: https://breastcancerconqueror.com/

    Dr. V’s Book: Heal Breast Cancer Naturally 



    To talk to a member of Dr. Jenn's team and learn more about working privately with RHMD, visit:
    https://calendly.com/stephanie-1031/time-to-talk

    To get your copy of Dr. Jenn's book, The Smart Person's Guide to Breast Cancer, visit: https://realhealthmd.kartra.com/page/SmartPersonsGuidetoBreastCancer

    Join the Facebook group: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/keepingabreastwdrjenn

    Connect with Dr. Jenn:
    Website: https://www.realhealthmd.com/
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrJennSimmons
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjennsimmons/
    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dr.jennsimmons

    Keeping Abreast with Dr. Jenn
    en-usJanuary 08, 2024