Natural Treatment of Low Bone Density (Osteoporosis)

Introduction

A lot of women end up shrinking in terms of height and crouching by the time they reach their senior years. This is caused by osteoporosis or the loss of bone density. Health studies show that about 50% of women over the age of 50 in the United States are at risk of developing osteoporosis. They have what is called as Osteopenia. This condition is characterized by a low bone density measurement as diagnosed through a bone density test.

The percentage of the population suffering from this kind of condition does not need to increase. People who have spent their lives working for a living should be able to enjoy their sunset years without the effects of having bone disease. When people have Osteopenia and osteoporosis, they are more prone to broken bones and fractures. As such, they are unable to enjoy a lot of the normal activities of people with healthy bones. To prevent these effects of losing bone density, there are some herbal remedies that are recommended.

General Guidelines

As we all know, at the age of 20 the average woman has acquired 98 % of her body mass. Building strong bones during childhood and adolescence can be the best defense against developing osteoporosis.

• One should take balanced diet rich in vitamin A and D.
• One should do weight bearing exercise which can cause stress to bones like cycling, biking and walking.
• One should follow healthy lifestyle with no smoking and alcohol consumption.
• One should add calcium in their diet. It is one of the most important mineral for maintaining the bone mass.
• One should spend some time in the sun for jogging or walking.
• One should eat pineapple, spinach, whole wheat and beans.