Preventing
Osteoporosis
As you age, your bones will erode a bit. That's
normal. Everyone's bones lose density after age 40. To some extent,
it's considered a natural part of aging, and occurs when bone
density is lost, making bones more brittle and easily fractured.
Osteoporosis literally means porous bones. Osteoporosis is much more
common in women than men. 25% of all postmenopausal women have the
disorder. They have lighter bones than men and they lose bone
rapidly after menopause, because their bodies are producing less
estrogen. But men aren't immune, especially if they drink heavily,
smoke or have taken steroid drugs.
Bones that are affected by osteoporosis can become thin and porous,
which makes them vulnerable to fractures. The common areas of bone
loss are in the spine, hips, and ribs. The risk of osteoporosis
increases with age. By age 70, it's estimated that the density of
the skeleton has decreased by approximately one third.
Certain factors increase the risk for developing osteoporosis. Some
of these are consuming alcohol and caffeine, smoking, never having
been pregnant, a fragile frame and fair skin, being underweight,
sedentary lifestyle, low intake of calcium, a high-protein diet, too
much iron, and the presence of digestive disorders. In addition,
early menopause and a family history of disease raise the risk of
osteoporosis.
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Certain drugs can result in a calcium loss from the body. A few of
these are diuretics, blood thinners, some anticonvulsants, and
especially some thyroid medications.
Other possible causes of osteoporosis are removal of the ovaries,
Cushing's syndrome, lack of mobility, or the prolonging use of
steroids.
Osteoporosis can begin at menopause and go without any significant
symptoms for a long period of time. Often the first symptom of the
disease is discovered when a minor fall causes a fracture. Typical
areas for these fractures are above the wrist and top of the femur.
Fractures of one or several vertebrae can also occur in result in a
progressive loss of height in a curvature of the spine.
In these cases, compression of the spinal cord may cause chronic
pain. Osteoporosis can also cause a backache if it is occurring in
the vertebrae.
Your bones don't have to crack under the strain of this disease. You
can slow; stop or even reverse bone loss. To prevent or slow down
the osteoporosis, take these steps now.
Be sure your diet includes a minimum of 1000 mg a day of calcium.
The all natural supplement
Caltrasil ® contains four of the most highly absorbable,
amino acid forms of calcium. It is scientifically formulated to be
pH balanced for the best absorption and assimilation possible.
Caltrasil ® is combined with scientifically correct ratios of
minerals, vitamins and amino acids to enhance absorption.
Eat high calcium foods including low-fat dairy products and
soft-bone fish like salmon and sardines. Also eat beans and bean
sprouts, soybean crud, broccoli, kale, and sunflower seeds contain
small amounts of calcium, too. Avoid supplements derived from
dolomite or bone meal, however, and don't exceed 1500 mg of calcium
per day.
Cut back on sodium and salt. Begin a program of regular, weight
bearing exercise like walking, jogging, biking, or low impact or
non-impact aerobics. Ask your doctor about estrogen replacement
therapy, which can prevent osteoporosis and other side effects of
menopause.
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