@pitac For most of us who eat well, exercise and take supplements, loss of bone density due to loss of estrogen at menopause does tend to eventually require meds. It is wonderful that you are having success with your regimen,

I think it is good for all of us, me included, to stay away from definite statements since our situations vary so much. For me, meds saved me after several fractures- despite years of good diet, walking, tai chi and supplements. For others, a holistic approach might still work - as it did for you- if bone loss is still relatively mild. I would add that for many of us, the meds' side effects are very tolerable, but some have serious issues- and tend to post the most often on forums! Again everyone is different!