OSTEOPOROSIS: the silent killer.
Osteoporosis means "porous bones." Our bones are strongest at about age 30, then begin to lose density. It is a condition that weakens bones, making them fragile and more likely to break. It counts more than 10 million cases per year in India.
You might not even realize you have osteoporosis until you have a fracture or an obvious change in posture. In fact, you could have significant bone loss without even knowing it.
So how can you ensure you keep your bones healthy and in tip top shape? Here are some useful information about how to reduce the risk of osteoporosis:
1. "It's neither too early to start thinking about your bone health nor too late to start looking after your bones, so whatever your age, keep reading and do all you can to protect your bones."
2. “Bones need calcium. Dairy products are a good source of dietary calcium, but so are green leafy vegetables”. Ask to your pharmacist, Physician or Dietician about ways to increase calcium intake which may include taking calcium supplements(we suggest Cal Rich, an Ayurvedic medicine prepared from an algae: Algas Calcareus).
3. Get some Vitamin D: If you’re not getting enough sunlight in the winter months, eat foods rich in vitamin D, which include dairy products, oily fish, fruit, vegetables and cereals - or consider taking a supplement (Cal Rich)
4. Monitor your weight: If your body mass index (BMI) is too high (above 24.9) or too low (below 18.5) it can put you at increased risk of osteoporosis.
5. Exercise: Bones need to be used to stay strong , so do something every day to stress your bones – walking, running or dancing, weight training are excellent ways to keep your bones healthy. For more information talk to your physiotherapist.
6. Quit smoking and alcohol: It will increase the risk of osteoporosis.
7. Fizzy drinks can leach minerals from your bones, making you more prone to osteoporosis. So stop talking soft/carbonated drinks.
Osteoporosis means "porous bones." Our bones are strongest at about age 30, then begin to lose density. It is a condition that weakens bones, making them fragile and more likely to break. It counts more than 10 million cases per year in India.
You might not even realize you have osteoporosis until you have a fracture or an obvious change in posture. In fact, you could have significant bone loss without even knowing it.
So how can you ensure you keep your bones healthy and in tip top shape? Here are some useful information about how to reduce the risk of osteoporosis:
1. "It's neither too early to start thinking about your bone health nor too late to start looking after your bones, so whatever your age, keep reading and do all you can to protect your bones."
2. “Bones need calcium. Dairy products are a good source of dietary calcium, but so are green leafy vegetables”. Ask to your pharmacist, Physician or Dietician about ways to increase calcium intake which may include taking calcium supplements(we suggest Cal Rich, an Ayurvedic medicine prepared from an algae: Algas Calcareus).
3. Get some Vitamin D: If you’re not getting enough sunlight in the winter months, eat foods rich in vitamin D, which include dairy products, oily fish, fruit, vegetables and cereals - or consider taking a supplement (Cal Rich)
4. Monitor your weight: If your body mass index (BMI) is too high (above 24.9) or too low (below 18.5) it can put you at increased risk of osteoporosis.
5. Exercise: Bones need to be used to stay strong , so do something every day to stress your bones – walking, running or dancing, weight training are excellent ways to keep your bones healthy. For more information talk to your physiotherapist.
6. Quit smoking and alcohol: It will increase the risk of osteoporosis.
7. Fizzy drinks can leach minerals from your bones, making you more prone to osteoporosis. So stop talking soft/carbonated drinks.
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