Hormones play a crucial role in maintaining bone density and overall skeletal strength. However, menopause causes a significant drop in women's hormone levels, leading to increased bone loss. Is there a way to optimize your hormone levels even during menopause?   In this episode, we explore how balancing hormones can significantly improve bone health based on insights from Dr. Lorraine Maita. She is a writer, author, speaker, and award-winning healthcare advocate. Also known as the Hormone Harmonizer, she specializes in helping women have boundless energy, stable moods, a lean body, a sharp mind, deep sleep, clear, glowing skin, and balanced hormones to feel like themselves again.    Her own struggles with pain, gut health, and hormone imbalance prompted her to go deeper and learn Anti-Aging Regenerative and Functional Medicine, Advanced Endocrinology, and science-backed Integrative health techniques. She helps you understand how your lifestyle choices impact your mind and body so you can choose what makes you feel great.   Ready to optimize your hormones for better bones? Discover some fascinating insights in today's episode of the Happy Bones, Happy Life podcast! “I always tell people to have some fun. You can check off all the boxes and do everything right, but if you're not filled with joy and happiness, what's the point, right? So have some fun because that will lower your cortisol, too.” - Dr. Lorraine Maita   In this episode: - [03:44] - Hormonal harmony and bone health - [06:42] - Toxins that have the most significant negative impact on our bones - [14:22] - Health benefits of N-acetyl cysteine (NAC) and glutathione - [16:04] - Who should not take NAC and glutathione? - [17:27] - How to test for toxic metals in your body - [20:45] - Positive effects of detoxification  - [24:04] - Is hair analysis for toxins reliable? - [27:16] - Symptoms of toxicity and how to eliminate toxins from the body - [30:35] - Cortisol and its effects on the bones - [34:05] - What is the HeartMath method? - [37:41] - The relationship between hormones and bone health - [41:07] - How can people work with Dr. Maita? - [42:18] - What Dr. Maita's Conquer Cortisol course is all about   Resources mentioned - Dr. Maita's Conquer Cortisol Course - https://you.feelgoodagaincourses.com/cortisol1715275627521 or https://tinyurl.com/conquercortisol - Dr. Maita's website - https://thefeelgoodagaininstitute.com/ - Margie's Free Osteoporosis Exercises to Strengthen Your Bones and Prevent Fractures handout and videos - https://www.happyboneshappylife.com/osteoporosis-exercises-to-strengthen-your-bones-and-prevent-fractures   More about Margie - Website - https://margiebissinger.com/  - Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/p/Margie-Bissinger-MS-PT-CHC-100063542905332/  - Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/margiebissinger/?hl=en    DISCLAIMER – The information presented on this podcast should not be construed as medical advice. It is not intended to replace consultation with your physician or healthcare provider. The ideas shared on this podcast are the expressed opinions of the guests and do not always reflect those of Margie Bissinger and Happy Bones, Happy Life Podcast.   *In compliance with the FTC guidelines, please assume the following about links on this site: Some of the links going to products are affiliate links of which I receive a small commission from sales of certain items, but the price is the same for you (sometimes, I even get to share a unique discount with you). If I post an affiliate link to a product, it is something that I personally use, support, and would recommend. I personally vet each and every product. My first priority is providing valuable information and resources to help you create positive changes in your health and bring more happiness into your life. I will only ever link to products or resources (affiliate or otherwise) that fit within this purpose.