How to Prevent and Treat Osteoporosis Naturally

Osteoporosis is a systemic skeletal disease characterized by a loss of bone mineral density (BMD) and associated fractures. Often times there are few if any osteoporosis symptoms until after a fracture occurs. This article will teach you how to prevent and help treat osteoporosis naturally without osteoporosis medications.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Calcium
• Vitamin D
• Phosphorous
• Multivitamin
• Walking Shoes

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   Get calcium to reduce your risk of osteoporosis

   Get your daily calcium! Calcium is crucial for building strong bones. Great sources of calcium include milk, cheese, yogurt and most other dairy products. Not a fan of dairy? No problem! You can get calcium from other foods too; including broccoli, collard greens, salmon, almonds, and peas.

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   Vitamin D reudces your risk of osteoporosis

   Get your daily vitamin D! Your body can't absorb all the calcium you eat on its own, but vitamin D will help you absorb as much as possible. While vitamin D is not found in many foods, it can be found in fish, eggs, and beef. Many food products such as cereals and milk are fortified with vitamin D, so make sure to choose those fortified products when you shop. Your body also naturally makes vitamin D when you are in the sun, so get out there and bask in the sunlight!

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   Taking a multivitamin can help reduce your risk of osteoporosis

   Take your multivitamin! Your body needs a lot of vitamins and minerals to build strong bones and fight osteoporosis. Pick a multivitamin with lots of calcium, vitamin D, phosphorous, magnesium, vitamin B12, vitamin B6, and vitamin K. There are also plenty of easy to use calcium and vitamin D supplements on the market.

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   Osteoporosis exercises help you build strong bones and fight osteoporosis

   Get your exercise! Weight bearing activities (also known as standing on your own two feet) helps your bones get stronger. The more you stand, walk, and move around, the stronger your bones will get! So get out there for a walk every evening to be fit and fight osteoporosis.

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   Certain foods can increase your risk of osteporosis

   Be careful what you eat! Not all foods are filled with good for you vitamins and minerals. Some foods like proteins, caffeine, sodium, and 100% wheat bran can reduce your bodies ability to absorb the calcium that you eat, so make sure to consume them in moderation.

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Tips & Warnings

• Spinach contains calcium, but your body can't absorb it well, so don't rely on spinach as a source of calcium.
• Talk to your doctor if you have questions or concerns about osteoporosis, osteoporosis medications, or your options for osteoporosis treatment
• These tips are NOT meant to replace your osteoporosis medications. Make sure to talk to your doctor before making any changes to your medications, and let him know about any supplements you start taking.

Resources

• How to Treat and Prevent Osteoporosis with Exercise
• How to Know if You are at Risk for Osteoporosis