"Current drug treatments for osteoporosis are not ideal. Osteopenia treatment is usually postponed until it advances to osteoporosis. Then it's only at about 30% compliance, which really drops after 6 months," said Witt-Enderby. "What's needed is a natural, convenient, well tolerated, effective, preemptive therapy. In the end, its all about normalizing bone density, restoring quality bone, preventing fractures, and improving quality of life in the most amount people who need it," she added.

When all was said and done, the 10th DC FLI more than fulfilled its advocacy and educational goals. Participants gained essential experience into the political process, were invigorated by energetic speakers and highly relevant topics, came together as an advocacy force and just plain had fun. Keep an eye out for announcement of the 2014 event and plan to maximize our collective voice by adding yours!