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But since then, plenty has happened, especially based on Mira's advanced osteoporosis diagnosis that she went through when she was 30. Mira and Jayson decided to write a book on this (more details here: 7 Ways To Stop Bone Loss In Its Tracks & Build Unbreakable Bone Density).

An osteoporosis diagnosis can feel like a debilitating life sentence—one that leaves you feeling stuck with a future of prescription drugs that only might keep the condition from worsening. Mira Calton, CN and Jayson Calton, PhD have discovered a better way to prevent and even reverse the disease through the power of micronutrient therapy. The secret to building strong bones lies in the right combination of micronutrients— the vitamins, minerals, essential fatty acids, and amino acids in the foods we eat and supplements we take.

In their new book Rebuild Your Bones, the Caltons reveal how our dietary, lifestyle, and even supplementation routines may be depleting these essential micronutrients, and share the 40 healing habits scientifically proven to build stronger bones. They also provide an easy-to-follow plan to reverse these effects, including recipes and meal plans, exercise advice, and supplement recommendations. If you’re looking for a pharmaceutical-free way to restore your bone health, look no further—this is the definitive guide to safely and naturally stave off osteoporosis and reclaim your health.

During our discussion, you'll discover: -How Mira's bout with osteoporosis led her to Jayson and their current body of work...6:30

• Diagnosed w/ advanced osteoporosis at age 30; had bone density of an 80 year old person
• Working from couch, delegating tasks to staff
• Met Jayson; had reversed osteoporosis within 2 years
• 40 "healing habits", all clinically proven in their own right, involving diet, lifestyle and supplementation

-The ineffectiveness and sometimes counterproductive nature of current osteoporosis treatments...9:30

• Osteoporosis and osteopenia are viewed as "irreversible" diseases
• They are lifestyle diseases
• Bisphosphonates: drugs used to treat bone density issues
  • 10 year window max for being on these drugs
  • Many are 18-24 months (black box restriction)
  • Many have not even been tested on animals, yet are prescribed to humans
  • Implications include: cancer, punishing effects on the body
  • Quantity over quality: denser bones, but of poor quality; ineffective in preventing fractures
  • They deplete calcium, CoQ10, Vitamin C levels
• Unintended negative consequences of RANK-Ligand inhibitors (RANK-L):
  • Work similarly to how Omega 3 work in the body (reverse-engineered)
  • They bind to receptors in the immune system
  • Cause low levels of magnesium

-The interplay between wheat and bone density...21:40

• Wheat contains oxalic acid, phytic acid,
• Contains lectins and trypsin inhibitors
• Gluten contributes to leaky gut
• Amylopectin A:
  • Causes the body to over-secrete lectin (lets us know when we're full)
  • Inhibits bone density as a result

-Ancestral approaches to preparing food to increase bone density...25:00

• Soak, sprout, ferment are good approaches
• Lectins are difficult to eradicate
• Steer clear of wheat and lectins while rebuilding your bones; occasional consumption
• Slowly reintroduce them, using aforementioned methods (soak, sprout, ferment)

-Effects of coffee on bone density...27:45

• Caffeine has been shown to deplete micronutrients such as calcium and iron (but can be o