OSTEOPOROSIS AND OSTEOARTHRITIS: HELP YOUR BONES!
OSTEOPOROSIS
Women are more affected by this disease than men. They have a lighter bone structure and the changes in their hormonal pattern after menopause seems to accelerate this disease.
Osteoporosis is a leaching of calcium from the bones that begins around 30 years of age. You really have to make sure that you are getting enough calcium in your diet: 800-1200 mg of calcium phosphate per day is required. If you are not receiving this amount, then you run the risk of osteoporosis when you grow older.
Foods containing calcium, such as dairy products and fish, are very important sources and should be included in the diet or supplementation.
Exercising regularly is recommended as this also prevents bone loss. The best forms are swimming and walking each day, so, after a hard day’s work, before sitting down in front of the television; take the dog for a walk. With exercise you can increase the size and strength of your bones
OSTEOARTHRITIS
This is a mild and degenerative joint disease mainly affecting the weight-bearing joints but it can also affect the spine and neck. Weight reduction is very important in order to lessen stress on the joints.
Hot and cold water treatment of the joints can also help, four minutes in hot water, followed by one minute in cold water several times daily 15 to 20 minutes at a time. Be careful not to damage skin tissue with the hot water.
Walking and swimming are good exercise and must be carried out daily for 15 to 30 minutes. This will help reduce pain, increase mobility, and decrease rate of bone loss.
Use the same diet as that used for Crystal Arthritis.
SUPPLEMENTS
Same as rheumatoid arthritis
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