DXA Test: What You Must Know
Written by
Irma Jennings, INHC
Uploaded
December 31
Did you catch my online bone event with Dr. Lani Simpson? Dr. Lani did not hold back about bones and the DXA Test during our lively conversation with 100 participants from all over the world. She’s the author of the “No-Nonsense Bone Health Guide” and there really was no-nonsense.
Dr. Lani talked about all aspects of bone health – food, supplements, exercise and more. But I noticed we got lots of questions on DXA test results.
I understand why there’s so much interest. The test results you get on your DXA scan can be very confusing. So here’s the scoop on what you must know before your DXA test and the different between T-scores and Z-scores.
Today I want to tell you about my colleague Dr. Lani Simpson. She has a great story to tell. You see, Dr. Lani is a chiropractor who taught people about bone health for years. Then in 1994 at the age of 45 she was diagnosed with osteoporosis. And she was shocked.
She was shocked because she ate well… and was physically active...a long time roller skater… and never had a broken bone.
Are bagels putting holes in your bones?
Well, maybe that sounds a little crazy but stick with me on this.
When I say bagels, I’m really talking about the gluten in bagels and other wheat products. That includes bread, pasta, donuts, cupcakes, cookies, and a multitude of processed foods that add gluten.
I was recently intrigued by a report on PBS about how the rising acid levels in the oceans are eating away at the coral reefs. Those mineral-rich “bones” of the sea suffer from their own version of “osteoporosis.”
And it’s not just the coral. Marine animals like scallops, oysters, and clams that rely on calcium to build their shells are having a harder time as carbon dioxide raises the acid levels of their environment. Shells are becoming thinner, and shell growth is slowing down.
Dr. Veronica Anderson's topic "Keeping Bones Healthy" is on the minds of many. As one of 7 experts on her radio talk show on bone health we had a lively discussion.
Take home message: First Step starts in our kitchen!
