Osteoporosis

Osteoporosis is a disease of low bone mass. A deterioration of bone tissue leads to increased bone fragility and fractures.

The areas most affected by osteoporosis are the hip, wrist and spine.

Alarmingly, osteoporosis has no symptoms. Steady bone loss occurs silently over many years until a bone fractures.

There are many risk factors associated with osteoporosis including a family history of the disease, being 65 years of age or older, a tendency to fall, low calcium intake, excessive caffeine or alcohol intake, being a smoker, early menopause, other medical conditions such as Crohn’s disease or celiac disease, to name a few.

Thankfully, you can prevent osteoporosis with many home remedies. If you think you may be at risk for osteoporosis, consider using a home remedy.

By choosing one of the many natural cures you can aid in the prevention of osteoporosis.

Natural Cures for Osteoporosis:

• Increasing calcium intake to 1500mg/day is an excellent natural cure (8 oz. glass of milk= 300mg calcium).
• Increase phosphorous intake.
• Eat manganese rich foods- pineapple, nuts, spinach.
• Eat boron rich foods-apples, pears, grapes.
• Vitamin K not only prevents cancer, birth defects and heart trouble, but it also protects against osteoporosis. Vitamin K is found in brussel sprouts, liver, kale, cereals, milk, cheese, yogurt and cereals.
• Vitamin D-3 can increase calcium absorption by 30-80%, adults aged 19-50 require 400IU per day, adults over 50 require 800 IU per day.
• An easy home remedy is to exercise. A minimum 30 minutes of exercise, 3 times a week increases bone density. This includes walking or jogging, or water-walking in chest deep water.
• Exposing yourself to natural sunlight everyday is an effective natural cure for osteoporosis.
• Consume salmon, liver, eggs, chicken, almonds, leafy green vegetables, whole grains, sesame seeds, lentils and beans.
• Almond milk: rich in calcium.
• Dandelion tea helps build bone density.
• Increase intake of soy products: soy helps balance estrogen levels. The recommended intake is 40 mg soy isoflavones a day.
• Black cohosh- studies have shown that this herb may prevent osteoporosis. It is recommended that 20-40 mg of black cohosh extract be taken twice a day.

It is important to consult a doctor if you have any concerns or questions regarding osteoporosis and the use of home remedies.

Prevention of osteoporosis requires a lifestyle change. This includes quitting smoking, limiting alcohol, daily exercise and good nutrition.

They all play a part in the prevention of osteoporosis.