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Episode 80: Professor Paul Lee: How do we take care of our muscles, bones and joints
Stronger Bones Lifestyle Podcast: Take Control of Your Bone Health
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[2:54] Who is Professor Lee
[4:35] His life and education as an orthopedic surgeon
[5:28] Breaking down bone health
[6:23] Physics and muscular skeletal movement
[10:56] Chemistry and diet
[12:37] Drugs and changing your chemistry
[16:11] Biology and how you feel in terms of stress, sleep and environment plus what’s in your DNA
[17:43] Epigenetics
[21:22] DEXA and REMS Scans
[27:56] Time and timing
[31:45] Is bone loss reversible
[32:07] Age – physical vs chronological
[34:50] Bisphosphonate
[35:49] Loading bones
[43:12] His book Regeneration by Design
Unlocking Bone Health: Prevention, Regeneration, and the Latest in Diagnostic Technology
In Episode 80 of the Stronger Bones Lifestyle Podcast, host Debi Robinson talks with the Professor Paul Lee, an expert in regenerative medicine, combining expertise in sports medicine, orthopedics, and medical engineering for over 30 years. Professor Paul shares his comprehensive approach to bone health, integrating the principles of physics, chemistry, biology, and time.
Professor Paul offers practical tips, like checking out how our shoes wear down to spot alignment issues and making simple posture adjustments to fend off musculoskeletal problems. He and Debi also chat about yoga and how everyday awareness can make a huge difference.
They discuss Wolff’s Law, explaining that bones need to be loaded with the right amount of force to build density, but we need to do it safely and with proper guidance as well as how gut health, managing stress and lifestyle are critical in maintaining or even reversing bone health.
The episode also touches on new tech in bone health diagnosis, highlighting the REM scanner over the traditional DEXA scan and ends with a conversation about how lifestyle changes and understanding our genetic and physiological makeup can positively impact our bone health.
"Science is what we need to bring into the medical space." [5:08]
"Just being so aware of how are you standing walking moving sitting." [9:45]
"We don't just think about regeneration. Its regeneration and degeneration. Its what we call an equilibrium." [10:27]
"It doesn’t really matter how old you are, you can still start." [33:09]
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
A REM scan is a newer bone health diagnostic technology that uses non-ionizing radiation to assess both the outer and inner architecture of bones. Unlike the DeXA scan, which only measures bone density on the outside, the REM scan provides a comprehensive assessment including T scores and fragility scores, making it more accurate and safe for repeated use.
Loading bones with this specific force is essential for building bone density, as it stimulates the bones to strengthen. However, it is crucial to apply this load properly under supervision to avoid fractures from excessive force.
Everyday awareness of body alignment in standing, walking, and sitting positions can significantly reduce wear and tear on the body. Practices such as checking weight distribution in yoga poses can help in maintaining proper alignment, which is essential for reducing misalignment and subsequent bone issues.
Chronic stress raises cortisol levels, which negatively impact bone density by accelerating bone loss. Managing stress through practices like yoga, pranayama, and laughter can help reduce cortisol levels and promote better bone health.