Episode 5: Osteoporosis- Metabolic Disease of the Bone with Dr. Keith McCormick
As a former Olympian and current Iron Man triathlete, (he qualified for the world championship in Hawaii this year!) Dr. Keith McCormick was diagnosed with severe osteoporosis at 45 years old. His own healing journey lead him to become a world expert on treating osteoporosis from a functional and integrative perspective. His 2008 book, The Whole Body Approach to Treating Osteoporosis, is useful for patient and clinician alike. This podcast is a goldmine of pearls for clinicians treating individuals with bone loss. Topics covered include underlying pathogenic mechanisms, laboratory evaluations and treatments-pharmaceutical and natural. Health savvy patients will find Dr. McCormick’s content useful.