Osteoporosis

Written by Kathy Browning


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Bone density also depends on exercise. Whenrepparttar body gets regular weight-bearing exercise (such as walking), it responds by depositing more mineral inrepparttar 115650 bones, especiallyrepparttar 115651 bones ofrepparttar 115652 legs, hips, and spine. A lack of exercise acceleratesrepparttar 115653 loss of bone mass.

Other factors that may contribute torepparttar 115654 development of osteoporosis include smoking, late puberty, early menopause (natural or artificially induced), a family history ofrepparttar 115655 disease, hyperthyroidism, chronic liver or kidney disease, andrepparttar 115656 long-term use of corticosteroids, anti-seizure medications and anticoagulants.

What can you do to protect yourself?

1) Eat plenty of foods that are high in calcium and vitamin D. Good sources include broccoli, chestnuts, clams, dandelion greens, most dark green leafy vegetables, flounder, hazelnuts, kale, kelp, molasses, oats, oysters, salmon, sardines (withrepparttar 115657 bones), sea vegetables, sesame seeds, shrimp, soybeans, tahini (sesame butter), tofu, turnip greens, and wheat germ.

2) Consume whole grains and calcium foods at different times. Whole grains contain a substance that binds with calcium and prevents its uptake. Take calcium at bedtime, when it is best absorbed and also aids in sleeping.

3) Include garlic and onions inrepparttar 115658 diet, as well as eggs (if your cholesterol level isn't too high). These foods contain sulfer, which is needed for healthy bones.

4) Limit your intake of almonds, asparagus, beet greens, cashews, chard, rhubarb, and spinach. These foods are high in oxalic acid, which inhibits calcium absorption.

5) Avoid phosphate-containing drinks and foods such as soft drinks, high-protein animal foods, and alcohol. Avoid smoking, sugar, and salt. Limit your consumption of citrus fruits and tomatoes; these foods may inhibite calcium uptake.

6) Avoid yeast products. Yeast is high in phosphorus, which competes with calcium for absorption inrepparttar 115659 body.

7) If you are over 55, include a calcium lactate (if you are not allergic to milk) or calcium phosphate supplement in your daily regimen, and take hydrochloric acid (HCI) supplements. In order for calcium to be absorbed there must be an adequate supply of vitamin D as well as sufficient HCI inrepparttar 115660 stomach. Older people often lack sufficient stomach acid.

8) If you take thyroid hormone or an anticoagulant drug, increaserepparttar 115661 amount of calcium you take by 25 to 50 percent.

9) If you take a diuretic, consult your physician before beginning calcium and vitamin D supplements. Thiazide-type diuretics increase blood calcium levels, and complications may result if these drugs are taken in conjunction with calcium and vitamin D supplements. Other types of diuretics increase calcium requirements, however.

10) Keep active and exercise regularly. A lack of exercise can result inrepparttar 115662 loss of calcium, but this can be reversed with sensible exercise. Walking is probablyrepparttar 115663 best exercsie for maintaining bone mass.

The information presented here is for informational purposes only. It is not intended to treat or diagnose any medical condition. It is imperative that you take your health into your own hands and empower yourself by researching all of your options. Withrepparttar 115664 vast amount of information available on-line, you can arm yourself with an arsenal of information that will assist you and your healthcare practitioner in creatingrepparttar 115665 best plan of treatment for your needs. Here are a few resources to get you started:

http://www.medcohealth.com - This comprehensive website includes an A-Z Health Page, Digestive Health Center, Drug Information, Health Encyclopedia and Health News.

http://www.ivillage.com/ - iVillage has been winning awards for women's health since 1997. You can find information on health topics from A-Z and research conventional and alternative treatments. This is a great site, plus there are many other wonderful features. Plan to spend some time and browse.

http://www.healingwithnutrition.com/odisease/osteoporosis/osteoporosis.html#A3 - If you are looking forrepparttar 115666 facts, here is a good place to start. Here you will findrepparttar 115667 Warnings/Precautions for prescription drugs associated with osteoporosis, informative articles, Osteoporosis Facts and Statistics, Prevention and Treatment Strategies, and much more.

About the author – Kathy Browning is a healing arts practitioner and wellness coach. She is also the Editor-In-Chief of “The Art of Living Well”, an ezine focused on the mind, body, spirit connection and the author of “Feng Shui for Abundant Living”. Be sure to visit http://www.cancercomfort.com for more information.




What Is Natural Health?

Written by Kathy Browning


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Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) are therapies considered by mainstream Western medicine to be nontraditional measures used as complements to allopathic (conventional) medicine.

Traditional Western medicine excels inrepparttar treatment of infectious disease, acute illnesses, and trauma. However, this system does not adequately address prevention, optimal wellness, or chronic disease.

Certain systems of CAM such as Ayurveda and Traditional Chinese Medicine surpass conventional medicine in these areas. Other systems addressrepparttar 115649 energy of our body in a gentle manner, such as homeopathy, rather than harsh energy medicine such as radiation oncology. CAM embraces such mind/body techniques as hypnotherapy, yoga, and biofeedback.

Acupuncture is an example of a nonbiomedical system of healing that has few complications or adverse reactions.

We live in a fast-paced society filled with stress and environmental pollution. We have been conditioned to expect fast results and told it is acceptable to pop a pill whenever we haverepparttar 115650 slightest amount of discomfort. Marketing companies have spent billions in advertising to convince us to eat junk food.

Incorporating natural health modalities into your life can assist you in achieving radiant health, balance of body, and emotional stability, but internal and external changes will need to be made. Good health begins by obtaining and applying knowledge. You can take charge of your health and begin living a healthy lifestyle.

About the author – Kathy Browning is a healing arts practitioner and wellness coach. She is also the Editor-In-Chief of “The Art of Living Well”, an ezine focused on the mind, body, spirit connection and the author of “Feng Shui for Abundant Living”. Be sure to visit http://www.cancercomfort.com for more information.




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