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If you have arthritis or ongoing joint pain, you may find yourself avoiding exercise because movement hurts. But when you also have osteoporosis, becoming less active can create another challenge: maintaining strong bones, muscles, and balance.
The good news? There are many ways to support joint health and keep moving.
In this episode, I’m sharing an interview with Dr. Micah Yu from my last Natural Approaches to Osteoporosis and Bone Health Summit. Dr. Yu is an integrative rheumatologist who understands arthritis from both a professional and personal perspective.
We explore the differences between osteoarthritis and inflammatory arthritis, how inflammation and certain medications may affect bone health, and natural approaches that may help ease joint discomfort.
We also discuss anti-inflammatory nutrition, the gut-joint connection, supplements, red light therapy, and exercises that can help you stay strong, even when movement feels challenging.
If you’re living with arthritis and osteoporosis, this conversation offers practical ideas to explore options to help you keep moving and supporting your health.
“All the food you’re eating is talking to your immune system every day. You just don’t know it, you don’t feel it. But you will feel it once you get joint pain.”
~ Dr. Micah Yu
In this episode:
[02:53] – Osteoarthritis vs. rheumatoid and inflammatory arthritis
[04:18] – How arthritis and inflammation can contribute to bone loss
[06:26] – Natural supplements that may help with joint pain
[13:39] – Prednisone and steroids: benefits, risks, and bone health
[17:34] – Anti-inflammatory foods and the gut-joint connection
[22:49] – Salt, processed meats, and other potential food triggers
[27:08] – Exercises that support joint strength and bone health
[30:55] – Red light therapy and mind-body approaches to joint pain
[33:57] – Hope for people with osteoporosis
Resources mentioned
Dr. Micah Yu websites – https://drlifestyle.org/ and https://myautoimmunemd.com/.
Arthritis & Joint Health Supplements
Osteoporosis Exercises to Strengthen Your Bones and Prevent Fractures