I was off on the multiple choice quiz on sun exposure. I know now! I will have to make myself get some early morning or early evening sun. I usually avoid it. Thank you for another eye opener. You look so nice in burgundy like colors! Looking forward to seeing you next week and thank you for a great consultation! XO ~Maria
Dr. Taylor you are a godsend for me. I only first learned about your video-torials about three weeks ago. I was actually looking for supplements to help me with my meno-symptoms. Anyhoo, video 120 in your program popped up and from there I was hooked. So I started on my Menopause Taylor tutorial journey. I kept hearing you insist that I needed to start my journey from the very first video then to move forward in sequential order. Probably like most, I was hesitant. But once I started understanding the progression of the training, of couse, also realizing how so very for real you are about the subject, I had to restart from the beginning. It took me a couple of weeks to catch up starting from your introduction all the way to the video 209 where I had finally caught up to y’all gyz. Now since I have caught up to this here video, I find a need to go back to review more attentively previous videos that especially address my specific concerns. I’m finding that your explanations have become more clear for me to better comprehend the details. I intend to continue to do so until I am satisfied. Nonetheless, since the last two weeks in July, I have made appointments to see a trained pro that I discovered via your advice about researching my options. I am now awaiting the results of my blood tests also urine samples so that I may be properly examined and diagnosed. I am so excited to finally get adequate help to live stronger and longer-happier and healthier ever after. God willing all will end well for me. Thank you agaain, (lol) and agaain for all of your exhuberant enthusiastic overflowing abundance of knowledge. Talk soon! Lynn. PS- Did I mention that my least favorite is the vaginal exams? But now you have encouraged me about having them done.
@@mademoisellex1262 Please, please, have a consultation with me BEFORE seeing any physician. I will arm you with all the information you need, help you weigh your benefits and risks, and school you in how to navigate the medical system in order to get what you want. There are more pitfalls than you can possibly imagine. And, if you go to your doctor before having a consultation, you could burn your bridges without even knowing it. You do not need any labs before having a consultation with me. All you need to do for scheduling is go to MenopauseTaylor.ME.
@@mademoisellex1262 The prerogative to have a consultation is yours. My videos are not a "do it yourself" program. Nor do they tailor anything specifically to YOU. That's only possible in a consultation. I'll help you manage your menopause any way you want.
Thank you so much Dr Taylor! I love all the specifics on how to make areas fracture friendly. The details on obtaining sunshine were very helpful too. I remember you telling us about the lady who sustained a fragility fracture from clapping. So scary :(!
That's right. Coughing, sneezing, standing still, and clapping have been causes of fragility fractures for many a woman. That's why it's such a crime for nobody (except me) to be teaching you all this stuff.
I will also need to learn more about your yoga and how often you do it and how long to get good at it in addition to your work out routine! Thanks for everything!!!!
My last fall was a couple of years ago. My alarm sits across the room because getting out of bed helps me to wake up. My foot caught in the bedding and I landed on my face. Although I looked like I had fractured my nose and I was surrounded by everyone at work that morning, I did heal in 2 weeks and was completely normal looking in 3 so nothing was fractured. Just wanted to share another method of falling caused by keeping the alarm away from the bed to prevent auto snooze.
I never smoked and I always used to sun bath! But I still got Osteoporosis. I do think it was the metal mostly. I did not have it before then. I learned about bone health the hard way. We keep the light on in the bathroom at night. I dont have reading glasses. Thank God. My hubby has not made me do laundry in years or ever really. He cooks for me and has for 27 years. I am blessed in that way. I would never climb a stool. Those are such cute shoes! I do not wear heels though. I had to give away my gowns. I love them but its not worth it! I had to stop using sun screen too. Thank you for this education! Anyway we are having a hurricane or something I need to turn off my computer.
I can't wear really high heels, either. I can only wear these shoes when I'm staying indoors and walking very little. I've had 3 surgical procedures on each foot. Mostly, my heel height is limited to 2 inches.
You have many, many options, and you are definitely NOT doomed. PLEASE, PLEASE schedule a consultation with me. I will give you all the information you need to (1) Stop losing bone, (2) Replace the bone you've already lost, and (3) Prevent ever sustaining a fracture. But I need to apply everything specifically to YOU.
@@sissyhoshell3599 My consultations are $200 per hour. You choose 1, 2, or 3 hours. Most women do just fine with 1 hour. I promise you will get so much more than you can possibly expect for $200 per hour.
Loved the brands used for props... I use the same floor cleaner and sunscreen :) This topic is not so funny in itself but you managed to get the point across with your own good humour... Is it worth it to do the dexa during perimenopause? Thank you Dr. Barbie.
I just had a question about why on the hands and arms specifically. I typically wear sunscreen on my face, chest, hands and arms to avoid further aging, but when I walk my dog everyday during the spring and summer I wear shorts and do not wear sunscreen on my legs. Wouldn't that be the same Vitamin D exposure?
I was merely saying that the only skin exposure you NEED in order to get enough Vitamin D is on your hands and arms. You DO absorb it anywhere you get sun. My point was that you don't have to wear skimpy clothing in order to get enough Vitamin D from the sun.
Hello doctor, how about using repellents? Do those decrease the amount of vitamin D? I am asking because I'm a magnet for mosquitoes and I love the idea of going either early in the morning or later in the afternoon to get my vitamin D. I don't need more spots and marks in my face and body :) but I need to avoid becoming a meal for the mosquitoes every time I go out. Thank you!
I have already been diagnosed with osteoporosis and have been on and now off of allendronate. It did not improve my bone density while I was on it. Two years have gone by and my dr wants me to go back on it. I am almost 60 and don’t know what the best alternatives are.
Dr. Barbi, I have a consult with you in a few weeks but I have a time sensitive question that I hope you can answer now. Is it okay to cut generic estradial patches to get the correct dosage? I know some patches should not be cut but I thought these (generic estradial patches) could be cut safely but I read on a forum that to do so was dangerous so now I'm confused. Thank you and looking forward to our consultation.
Some women do cut their patches. But the seal is broken, and you may not get the intended dosage from a patch that is cut, with an edge non-adherent to your skin.
Well, safe to say the week I go on a cruise every year is when I get my Vitamin D. Otherwise, I'm not outside in the sun enough in my cold Northern climate. Falls-ya, my neurological issues means my balance is off and the vertigo doesn't help either. I'm careful though, I know to be careful. I tend to look down when walking so I know where my feet are, yet see what's ahead of me. I try to avoid step stools because the world starts to spin and vertigo kicks in... I'll miss your closet....
From my research I believe that different skin melanin has evolved over the history of mankind to mirror how much vit d is needed . For ex Nordic people are traditionally not in the African sun - and their vit d requirements are way less. Those are the folks that are built to store their vit d over the winters (along with what they ingest) That’s why “African Americans” living in cold climates has such severe health issues they are seriously deficient in something their body requires in Higher amounts that those nordics.
Dr. Taylor, can you please provide the source of your information or link studies showing that all you need for sufficient vit D levels is sun exposure to the hands and arms for a few days a weeks over a few months per year? In the summer I run outside in a tank top and shorts almost every day and in the winter my vit D level is 12 ng/ml without supplementation. The reason my Scandinavian ancestors were not deficient was because daily they ate salmon, sardines and eggs. I will try not to throw the baby out with the bath water, but I am afraid this is misinformation.
Daria, Every person is different. NEVER let any study trump what your own body tells you. Obviously, you need either much more sun exposure than most other people, or you need a Vitamin D supplement if you don't get enough Vitamin D in your diet. That's just your circumstance. Who cares what any studies (or I) say. That's not misinformation, it's just that you are an outlier (which is not a bad thing). Always, always do what's best FOR YOU. That's why this education is called YOUR Menopause YOUR Way.
No, it is not true. You CAN replace lost bone ... but not with diet and lifestyle measures. They are only suitable for prevention of bone loss, not treatment of bone loss. I will give you videos on the capabilities and limitations of each and every option.
Thank God I'm young and healthy at the moment I'm a klutz seriously I never had good coordination I fell yesterday chasing my senior pet with 3.usable paws Last year she was tied to my belt running down a bike trail stops to sniff and I went down the next day I couldn't use my right foot my husband brought ice all day and for a week I used a walking stick I'm fine now but so thankful to be learning this information before this happens in a few years from now as we're looking to adopt a.puppy
That question is Not answerable unless you know the persons melanin levels. It’s well known by now that different levels of melanin in people skin require much different levels of Sun exposure .
Wearing slippers can be dicey as well. A lot of times they’re kind of loose and we tend to shuffle with them. I’ve tripped twice due to wearing slippers.
Well, you're smart. So you need to know how to get your Vitamin D from other sources. (I avoid the sun, too. I wear a hat, long sleeves, & gloves every day of the year.)
The skin on the palms of your hands is thicker, so it does not absorb Vitamin D the same way. That's why you don't get a sunburn on your palms (or soles) as fast as on the rest of your skin.
Shelly, The whole point of this education is to make the rest of your life the best of your life.That's impossible if you don't know the facts. Please understand that this education can turn your negatives into positives. And if you want my personal help to tailor everything specifically to you, just schedule a consultation at MenopauseTaylor.ME.
When I worked in KSA, despite there being no lack of sun, the issue of getting enough sun exposure to synthesise vit d (for the women) was tricky, vit d deficiencies are very common in the female population, so hard for them ❤️🙏
I was off on the multiple choice quiz on sun exposure. I know now!
I will have to make myself get some early morning or early evening sun. I usually avoid it.
Thank you for another eye opener.
You look so nice in burgundy like colors! Looking forward to seeing you next week and thank you for a great consultation! XO ~Maria
Thank you, my dear. No worries when you miss a quiz question. They're really just a fun way to get your attention.
I love this lady.the way she speaks. well Educated
You are so kind, my dear. Thank you.
I agree 🙏🍎
Thank goodness she is here to educate us!!
Dr. Taylor you are a godsend for me. I only first learned about your video-torials about three weeks ago. I was actually looking for supplements to help me with my meno-symptoms. Anyhoo, video 120 in your program popped up and from there I was hooked. So I started on my Menopause Taylor tutorial journey. I kept hearing you insist that I needed to start my journey from the very first video then to move forward in sequential order. Probably like most, I was hesitant. But once I started understanding the progression of the training, of couse, also realizing how so very for real you are about the subject, I had to restart from the beginning. It took me a couple of weeks to catch up starting from your introduction all the way to the video 209 where I had finally caught up to y’all gyz. Now since I have caught up to this here video, I find a need to go back to review more attentively previous videos that especially address my specific concerns. I’m finding that your explanations have become more clear for me to better comprehend the details. I intend to continue to do so until I am satisfied. Nonetheless, since the last two weeks in July, I have made appointments to see a trained pro that I discovered via your advice about researching my options. I am now awaiting the results of my blood tests also urine samples so that I may be properly examined and diagnosed. I am so excited to finally get adequate help to live stronger and longer-happier and healthier ever after. God willing all will end well for me. Thank you agaain, (lol) and agaain for all of your exhuberant enthusiastic overflowing abundance of knowledge. Talk soon! Lynn. PS- Did I mention that my least favorite is the vaginal exams? But now you have encouraged me about having them done.
I am so thrilled to help you, my dear. I do have a suggestion:
I would very much appreciate your suggestion. Do tell!
@@mademoisellex1262 Oh my, I had no idea that my comment failed to complete the post.
Here's my suggestion:
@@mademoisellex1262 Please, please, have a consultation with me BEFORE seeing any physician. I will arm you with all the information you need, help you weigh your benefits and risks, and school you in how to navigate the medical system in order to get what you want. There are more pitfalls than you can possibly imagine. And, if you go to your doctor before having a consultation, you could burn your bridges without even knowing it. You do not need any labs before having a consultation with me. All you need to do for scheduling is go to MenopauseTaylor.ME.
@@mademoisellex1262 The prerogative to have a consultation is yours. My videos are not a "do it yourself" program. Nor do they tailor anything specifically to YOU. That's only possible in a consultation. I'll help you manage your menopause any way you want.
Enjoy being outside. Dont smoke.
Fall-proof the home. What great tips.
I'm glad you liked this.
Thank you so much Dr Taylor! I love all the specifics on how to make areas fracture friendly. The details on obtaining sunshine were very helpful too. I remember you telling us about the lady who sustained a fragility fracture from clapping. So scary :(!
That's right. Coughing, sneezing, standing still, and clapping have been causes of fragility fractures for many a woman. That's why it's such a crime for nobody (except me) to be teaching you all this stuff.
Thank you for this priceless advice. I can't appreciate you enough. God bless YOU!
Great video as always! Thanks. Love your beautiful necklace too!
Thank you, my dear Charlotte. I just love knowing you're here.
You're my lifesaver! Thank you Dr Taylor :)
You are so welcome, Clare. I hope to save many lives ... literally.
Wonderful tips of ergonomics in fallproofing a house!
I'm glad they will help you, my dear.
I will also need to learn more about your yoga and how often you do it and how long to get good at it in addition to your work out routine! Thanks for everything!!!!
Denise,
My last fall was a couple of years ago. My alarm sits across the room because getting out of bed helps me to wake up. My foot caught in the bedding and I landed on my face. Although I looked like I had fractured my nose and I was surrounded by everyone at work that morning, I did heal in 2 weeks and was completely normal looking in 3 so nothing was fractured. Just wanted to share another method of falling caused by keeping the alarm away from the bed to prevent auto snooze.
I never thought of that. Thank you.
I never smoked and I always used to sun bath! But I still got Osteoporosis. I do think it was the metal mostly. I did not have it before then. I learned about bone health the hard way. We keep the light on in the bathroom at night. I dont have reading glasses. Thank God. My hubby has not made me do laundry in years or ever really. He cooks for me and has for 27 years. I am blessed in that way. I would never climb a stool. Those are such cute shoes! I do not wear heels though. I had to give away my gowns. I love them but its not worth it! I had to stop using sun screen too. Thank you for this education! Anyway we are having a hurricane or something I need to turn off my computer.
I can't wear really high heels, either. I can only wear these shoes when I'm staying indoors and walking very little. I've had 3 surgical procedures on each foot. Mostly, my heel height is limited to 2 inches.
How sweet and caring and loving you are.just Love your vedios
Complete sidebar but... that’s a really good color on you.😊 Thanks for the great video!
You are so kind. Thank you.
Does sunshine thru a window count in terms of sun exposure?
Yes it does.
I remember reading that sun through glass does NOT have the same benefits at all * I need actual sunlight on alin
How does second hand smoke affect the bones? I’m 65 and my dad was a smoker as well as my ex-husband. I have osteopenia
Second hand smoke is still a risk factor for osteoporosis. It definitely increases your risk.
I love your shoes! From a shoe lover
Well, thank you, my dear. I'm a shoe hog.
The mire you learn kets you know what you do not know. How do I get the book!
Go to MenopauseTaylor.ME and click on the store tab.
Same here thank you so much!!!
You are so very welcome, Linda.
I would like to know whether vitamin D3 supplementation can be used instead of sun exposure. If not, why not? Thank you, Dr Barbie.
Me too, I'm a fanatical sun avoider for many reasons. I'm a vegan and take vitamin d and b12 daily.
And my vit d levels were very ok last April (as b12)
Yes, you can use Vitamin Ds supplementation instead. And video 219 in a few weeks will be all about Vitamin D.
@@leenmarier5729 Vitamin D supplementation is fine. Video 219 will be on Vitamin D.
Menopause Taylor Thank you for your reply, Dr Taylor! 🌸
What to do once you have osteoporosis? Is it reversible?
Or are we doomed..
You have many, many options, and you are definitely NOT doomed. PLEASE, PLEASE schedule a consultation with me. I will give you all the information you need to (1) Stop losing bone, (2) Replace the bone you've already lost, and (3) Prevent ever sustaining a fracture. But I need to apply everything specifically to YOU.
@@MenopauseTaylor how do you charge for a consultation?
@@MenopauseTaylor * how much do you charge...
@@sissyhoshell3599 My consultations are $200 per hour. You choose 1, 2, or 3 hours. Most women do just fine with 1 hour.
I promise you will get so much more than you can possibly expect for $200 per hour.
I’m listening and then definitely do a consult!!
Can you get enough Vitamin D in the shade or does the exposure have to be in direct sunlight?
It does require sunlight. That's why so many people are deficient in Vitamin D. They avoid the sun to prevent skin cancer.
I believe this is faulty same as the scare against estrogen due to cancer . Sunlight is the reason we have life on this planet . It’s critical
I use a non wheel walker in my shower stall 👍
Loved the brands used for props... I use the same floor cleaner and sunscreen :) This topic is not so funny in itself but you managed to get the point across with your own good humour... Is it worth it to do the dexa during perimenopause? Thank you Dr. Barbie.
Yes! You can certainly get it during peri-menopause. Definitely get it when you become post-menopausal, even if you've had one before that.
I just had a question about why on the hands and arms specifically. I typically wear sunscreen on my face, chest, hands and arms to avoid further aging, but when I walk my dog everyday during the spring and summer I wear shorts and do not wear sunscreen on my legs. Wouldn't that be the same Vitamin D exposure?
I was merely saying that the only skin exposure you NEED in order to get enough Vitamin D is on your hands and arms. You DO absorb it anywhere you get sun. My point was that you don't have to wear skimpy clothing in order to get enough Vitamin D from the sun.
Arm and hand 20 minutes 4-5 times a week for 4-5 months. Fall proof your home !
You got it! What an excellent student you are.
Hello doctor, how about using repellents? Do those decrease the amount of vitamin D? I am asking because I'm a magnet for mosquitoes and I love the idea of going either early in the morning or later in the afternoon to get my vitamin D. I don't need more spots and marks in my face and body :) but I need to avoid becoming a meal for the mosquitoes every time I go out. Thank you!
You are awesome!
Well, thank you so much for such a kind compliment.
Pets cause a lot of falls, so does ice-even tiny patches
True!
I have already been diagnosed with osteoporosis and have been on and now off of allendronate. It did not improve my bone density while I was on it. Two years have gone by and my dr wants me to go back on it. I am almost 60 and don’t know what the best alternatives are.
Linda,
PLEASE, PLEASE, schedule consultation with me.
Dr. Barbi, I have a consult with you in a few weeks but I have a time sensitive question that I hope you can answer now. Is it okay to cut generic estradial patches to get the correct dosage? I know some patches should not be cut but I thought these (generic estradial patches) could be cut safely but I read on a forum that to do so was dangerous so now I'm confused. Thank you and looking forward to our consultation.
Some women do cut their patches. But the seal is broken, and you may not get the intended dosage from a patch that is cut, with an edge non-adherent to your skin.
@@MenopauseTaylor Thank you.
@@suzy1750 It's my pleasure, Suzy.
Why only sun on arms and hands! I usually do my legs 😳
That's fine, too. It's just that your hands are usually exposed more often than your legs if you wear pants.
Hello my dear Dr. Taylor, is it true that showering right after sun exposure decreases the quantity of vitamins D you absorb? Thank you in advance
Wonderful Barbie, It is all so true as we do set our own traps at home. I am so looking forward to the gym videos
That's true. And your family sets a lot of traps, too. They don't mean to, but they tend to leave things lying around where they don't belong.
What about self tanning creams? They gradually let you tan. Can you absorb vitamin d through them?
Depending on the chemicals they contain, they can decrease Vitamin D absorption.
Well, safe to say the week I go on a cruise every year is when I get my Vitamin D. Otherwise, I'm not outside in the sun enough in my cold Northern climate.
Falls-ya, my neurological issues means my balance is off and the vertigo doesn't help either. I'm careful though, I know to be careful. I tend to look down when walking so I know where my feet are, yet see what's ahead of me. I try to avoid step stools because the world starts to spin and vertigo kicks in...
I'll miss your closet....
It sounds to me like you've got it all under control.
From my research I believe that different skin melanin has evolved over the history of mankind to mirror how much vit d is needed . For ex Nordic people are traditionally not in the African sun - and their vit d requirements are way less. Those are the folks that are built to store their vit d over the winters (along with what they ingest) That’s why “African Americans” living in cold climates has such severe health issues they are seriously deficient in something their body requires in Higher amounts that those nordics.
Dr. Taylor, can you please provide the source of your information or link studies showing that all you need for sufficient vit D levels is sun exposure to the hands and arms for a few days a weeks over a few months per year? In the summer I run outside in a tank top and shorts almost every day and in the winter my vit D level is 12 ng/ml without supplementation. The reason my Scandinavian ancestors were not deficient was because daily they ate salmon, sardines and eggs. I will try not to throw the baby out with the bath water, but I am afraid this is misinformation.
Daria,
Every person is different. NEVER let any study trump what your own body tells you. Obviously, you need either much more sun exposure than most other people, or you need a Vitamin D supplement if you don't get enough Vitamin D in your diet. That's just your circumstance. Who cares what any studies (or I) say. That's not misinformation, it's just that you are an outlier (which is not a bad thing). Always, always do what's best FOR YOU. That's why this education is called YOUR Menopause YOUR Way.
I try to do weight training to keep my bone loss at a minimum but is it true we can't get back what we already lost? 🙏
No, it is not true. You CAN replace lost bone ... but not with diet and lifestyle measures. They are only suitable for prevention of bone loss, not treatment of bone loss.
I will give you videos on the capabilities and limitations of each and every option.
Ditch high heels they hurt and may trip you
Thank you for the nice info great content
You are so very welcome, my dear.
Arrange the furniture; have light 💡; bathroom rug; don’t use stool
That's right!
Thank God I'm young and healthy at the moment I'm a klutz seriously I never had good coordination I fell yesterday chasing my senior pet with 3.usable paws Last year she was tied to my belt running down a bike trail stops to sniff and I went down the next day I couldn't use my right foot my husband brought ice all day and for a week I used a walking stick I'm fine now but so thankful to be learning this information before this happens in a few years from now as we're looking to adopt a.puppy
It's always to get an education BEFORE you need it, isn't it!
Those shoes😍💓
Fun, aren't they!
That question is Not answerable unless you know the persons melanin levels. It’s well known by now that different levels of melanin in people skin require much different levels of Sun exposure .
Wearing slippers can be dicey as well. A lot of times they’re kind of loose and we tend to shuffle with them. I’ve tripped twice due to wearing slippers.
You are so right. And slippers seem to stretch after you wear them a few times.
In general shoes that slide on and have no backs can be risky ❤️🙏
@@michelles2299 True.
The lighter my skin, and it’s lite, the less I want to go in the sun because of burns.
Well, you're smart. So you need to know how to get your Vitamin D from other sources. (I avoid the sun, too. I wear a hat, long sleeves, & gloves every day of the year.)
Would it be okay if I got sun exposure on the palms of my hands instead of the back of my hands?
The skin on the palms of your hands is thicker, so it does not absorb Vitamin D the same way. That's why you don't get a sunburn on your palms (or soles) as fast as on the rest of your skin.
Now, I just want to die. This is so depressing.
Shelly,
The whole point of this education is to make the rest of your life the best of your life.That's impossible if you don't know the facts. Please understand that this education can turn your negatives into positives. And if you want my personal help to tailor everything specifically to you, just schedule a consultation at MenopauseTaylor.ME.
When I worked in KSA, despite there being no lack of sun, the issue of getting enough sun exposure to synthesise vit d (for the women) was tricky, vit d deficiencies are very common in the female population, so hard for them ❤️🙏
This is a common problem, now that people avoid the sun to prevent skin cancer.
😀😀😀
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Love to you, too.
Why does she talk like we are slow, very annoying.
Lorie,
Dr Taylor is brilliant and teaching to a wide variety of learning styles. Maybe you aren’t aware - but you can adjust the speed of playback.