If you follow the podcast on social media, you may already know that I had a recent osteoporosis diagnosis.  I felt dismissed as the doctor prescribed a pharmaceutical, told me to increase my calcium and vitamin D, and they would see me back in two years.  Really?  That just wasn't good enough, so I went on my own search for answers.I am happy to report that there are professionals out there, like this episode's guest, who are reliable resources to guide you with an effective holistic approach to bone health, strength, and mobility.   As I have said before, I am not anti-pharmaceutical, but we owe it to ourselves to do the research to ensure that we are making the most educated decisions possible.Rebekah Rotstein was diagnosed with osteoporosis in her twenties.  A former ballet dancer, she has used her love of movement and her pilates instructor experience to develop the Buff Bones program, where she certifies other exercise professionals and works with individuals to help them along in their healthier bones journey.In this episode Rebekah Rotstein and I discuss:- Rebekah's own diagnosis and her decision to not go on a pharmaceutical in her twenties and why some young people and men may have poor bone health- How her education, dance, and pilates background catapulted her into training other fitness professionals and working with clients on their whole bone health journey- The process with which she works with clients and how breathwork is an important foundation- The most common fracture for midlife women (and it's not the hip)- Incorporating mobility and progressive load strength training (for those who are able)- Tendon injury being more prevalent in midlife with the decrease in estrogen- The importance of having good balance and core strength in midlife and beyond- Why walking is not enough to build your bones and some options that you can add to your walking routineYou can find Rebekah Rotstein and Buff Bones at:https://buff-bones.com/Instagram @gotbuffbonesFacebook https://www.facebook.com/BuffHealthyBonesFollow Asking for a Friend on Social media outlets:https://www.instagram.com/askingforafriend_pod/https://www.facebook.com/askforafriendpod/Please provide a review and share. This helps us grow! https://lovethepodcast.com/AFAF