Additional Resources
- Tracy Harrison’s presentation slides
- Complimentary access to complimentary access to a rich, four-webinar series: True Root Causes of Disease through the Functional Medicine Lens
About the webinar Recent statistics from the International Osteoporosis Foundation highlight worldwide that 1 in 3 women over the age of 50 years and 1 in 5 men will experience osteoporotic fractures in their lifetime. It has been estimated that more than 200 million people are suffering from this common bone disorder. Tracy Harrison, Founder and Lead Educator from the School of Applied Functional Medicine, will do a deep dive into the functional medicine interconnectedness of bone health. She will reinforce some fundamentals but also share some insights that will surprise you. Expect to come away with practical learning you can use with patients right away. In this webinar, you’ll learn:
- The surprising #1 cause of devastating fractures as we age (and it’s not bone density loss!)
- It’s not just about estrogen. How hormone shortsightedness is missing the mark in optimal bone health
- Powerful connections between bone health and immune system function. The wisdom of the body strikes again!
- How the top medical recommendation for bone health is actually contributing to another disease epidemic
- Common myths and misconceptions about dairy foods – and their impact on bone health
- Devil-in-the-detail insights about supplementation for bone health. And key components you are likely overlooking