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25.Andy Baxter's back, busting the myth that your daily walk strengthens bones

Dawn Lemanne, MD & Deborah Gordon, MD

Your Bones Are Lying to You – What the Experts Aren’t Telling You

In this myth-busting episode, medical exercise specialist Andy Baxter flips everything you thought you knew about bone health upside down.

Why Your Daily Walk--a False Security Blanket?
Think walking strenghthens your muscles and protects your bones? Think again. Discover why it fails to give you what you really need to prevent life-altering falls—and what to do instead.

Swimmers and Cyclists, Brace Yourselves…
Low-impact exercise sounds great—until you hear why some athletes have weaker bones than couch potatoes.


The CDC’s Bizarre Osteoporosis ‘Cure’
Would you believe field hockey for strenghthening bones was once an official recommendation? Find out what that says about mainstream osteoporosis advice—and why it’s time to rethink it.

80-Year-Old Diane’s Secret to Jumping Higher Than You
An explosive workout transformed this grandmother’s strength—but there’s a catch: your brain will actively try to stop you from doing the same. How to tame your brain so it is on the same team as your bones and joints.

Your Brain Is Sabotaging Your Joints
Meet neuromediation, the hidden reason arthritis pain worsens—and the surprising exercises that rewire your brain to fight back.

Why Bone Density Scans Miss 80% of Fracture Risks
Your DEXA scan isn’t telling you the whole story. So what actually predicts a broken hip? The answer will change how you think about osteoporosis.

Creatine + Coffee = Flushing $$$ Down the Drain?
A world-renowned researcher shares a timing hack that makes supplements actually work. Here is a link to a dosing guideline mentioned in the episode. (You must be sure to check with your own doctor before starting any supplement!)

Swimmers and Cyclists, Brace Yourselves…
Low-impact exercise sounds great—until you hear why some athletes have weaker bones than couch potatoes.

This isn’t about aging gracefully—it’s about aging powerfully. Ready to rewrite the rules? Listen now.

Dawn Lemanne, MD
Oregon Integrative Oncology
Leave no stone unturned.


Deborah Gordon, MD
Northwest Wellness and Memory Center
Building Healthy Brains

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