Food Sensitivities: A Root Cause of Osteoporosis With Margaret Floyd Barry and Margie Bissinger

Happy Bones, Happy Life

Did you know that food sensitivities can silently contribute to systemic inflammation, gut issues, and even osteoporosis? In this episode, I speak with Margaret Floyd Barry, a functional nutritionist and expert in digestive health, to uncover the critical role of gut health in maintaining strong bones. Often overlooked, food sensitivities—especially to gluten—can damage the gut lining, lead to malabsorption of nutrients, and increase inflammation, all of which negatively impact bone health.

Margaret explains why conventional medicine often misses food sensitivities and how integrative testing can uncover the root causes of gut dysfunction. Discover how removing triggers like gluten and supporting the gut with targeted strategies can lead to better digestion, reduced inflammation, and improved bone strength.

Ready to dig deeper into your gut health and strengthen your bones? Tune in to this powerful episode and learn how addressing food sensitivities can transform your health from the inside out.

“For any client I work with, I am starting with gut health and food sensitivities as a starting point, regardless of the clinical presentation overall, because these two pieces are absolutely foundational to healing.” ~ Margaret Floyd Barry

In this episode:

- [01:45] - Food allergies, intolerances, and sensitivities: understanding the differences

- [07:19] - Food sensitivities as a hidden cause of inflammation and bone loss

- [07:45] - Why traditional tests miss key food sensitivities

- [13:47] - Health transformations after eliminating gluten

- [19:24] - Specific tests to identify food sensitivities

- [39:23] - How and where to get the necessary tests

- [40:45] - Five steps to healing the gut and boosting immunity

- [47:00] - Benefits of working with a practitioner to uncover sensitivities

- [53:06] - Details about the practitioner training program

- [58:15] - How to get in touch with Margaret

Resources mentioned

- Margie's Holiday Gift Guide - https://margiebissinger.com/margies-favorites/

- Purity Woods’ Age-Defying Dream Cream Black Friday Sale - https://store.puritywoods.com/dream-cream/?orid=142271&opid=1&sid=nov24sp

- Information on Practitioner Training Program - restorativewellnesssolutions.com

- Margaret's Website - margaretfloydbarry.com

- Margarets Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/margaretfloydbarry/

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

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