Osteoporosis NAtural cure

Ayurveda approach Increased vata causes the thinning and increasing poroxity of the bone, resulting osteoporosis. Testosterone and prostatic secretion and estrogen are vital for maintaining strong bones for men. But men are more prone to bone loss due to bad lifestyle habits that includes smoking, excessive alcohol, taking steroids and lack of exercise. As women grow older, vata increases and the postmenopausal body produces less or no estrogen necessary for maintaining bone metabolism and using calcium, magnesium, zinc and other minerals for bone growth, all contribute to a deleterious effect on bone mass. Below are some ways you can improve your condition: Calcium Get a sufficient supply of calcium from natural food source and mineral supplements. Food with calcium content include sesame seeds, carrots, soybeans and soy milk, coconut, cheese and cows milk. Calcium supplements derived from oyster shells may be helpful. Keep your daily dose of mineral supplements for maximum absorption and effectiveness. Recommended dose as follows: 1,200 mg calcium 600 mg magnesium 60 mg zinc Chewing sesame seeds Chew a handful of white sesame seeds every morning that gives you at least 1,200 mg of natural calcium. Dependency on calcium from dairy products may clog arteries but white sesame seeds, rich in calcium, wont. This is a great supplement to help prevent osteoporosis. Almond milk Almond combined with goats milk has a significant amount of calcium. Peel 10 almonds that have been soaked over night and blend them with a cup of warm goats milk. You can substitute cows milk if you like. Pour them into a glass, adding a pinch of cardamom, saffron and ginger. Drink before breakfast and another time before going to bed. Herbal formula with milk The following herbs can help to constitute for estrogen in the metabolic cycle, being food processors of estrogen and progesterone. You need: 2 parts wild yam 3 parts vidari 5 parts shatavari Add 1/8 part each of shanka bhasma, conch shell ash, which contains natural calcium bicarbonate and can be helpful in preventing osteoporosis. Use teaspoon of this formula with warm milk twice daily. You can substitute soy milk, if preferred. Treat yourslef to this every day as a daily maintenance dose to prevent osteoporosis and keep your bones strong and healthy. Exercise Calcium itself is not enough, you also need to destress through activity. Exercise and light sports

like gentle jogging, swimming and even walking are some great ways to help you to relax and keep your bones healthy. Exercise is food for the bones and exercise for at least 30 minutes a day, 5 times a week can help treat osteoporosis. Keep exercises light or do one that suits your condition of your bones and level of fitness. A slight injury can be dangerous for an osteoporosis patient so ask your doctor for recommendations. You may start simple exercise program underwater and gradually move to weight-bearing exercises and gentle weight lifting as your bone becomes stronger. Gentle yoga posture Do simple yoga postures should you develop osteoporosis. Exercise great care and do these poses gently.

Conventional Treatment for Osteoporosis

Lifestyle for Osteoporosis
* * * * Discourage use of alcohol, tobacco, and caffeine. Weight bearing exercise. Calcium and Vitamin D supplementation. Estrogen. Estrogen replacement therapy (ERT) in post-menopausal women has been a long-standing treatment to maintain adequate bone density in women. However, recent studies have found that estrogen replacement therapy (at least in synthetic forms such as Premarin) increases risk of heart attacks, strokes, breast cancer, and blood clots. Calcitonin (Calcimar) is a hormone which directly inhibits the cells which break down bone. It is an alternative for people who cannot, will not or should not proceed with ERT. Calcitonin decreases further bone loss in patients with documented osteoporosis. For reasons that are poorly understood, the increase in BMD associated with calcitonin administration may be transient or resistance may develop. Calcitonin can be provided in two forms, as a nasal inhaler and as an injection. Nasal congestion and rhinitis are the most significant side effects of the nasal form. The injectable formulation has gastrointestinal side effects and is less convenient to use. The increase in bone density resulting from this therapy is significantly less than that achieved by alendronate (Fosamax) or estrogen, and may be limited to the spine, but it still may have value in reducing the risk of fracture. Bisphosphonates (e.g. alendronate/Fosamax) are effective for preventing bone loss in osteoporosis. The drug must be taken on an empty stomach with a full glass of water, and the patient must remain upright for at least 30 minutes after taking it to decrease the risk of esophageal irritation. Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulators (e.g. Raloxifene/Evista) are thought to block estrogen in some sites while also binding and stimulating other estrogen tissue receptors. Raloxifene inhibits bone loss. Reported side effects of raloxifene include vaginitis and hot flushes.

Medications for Osteoporosis

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Natural or Alternative Treatment for Osteoporosis

Treatment Goals for Osteoporosis
* * * * * * * * Initiate lifestyle and dietary changes to stabilize and/or increase bone mass. Assure optimal repair mechanisms to remodel damaged areas of bone. Prevent first fracture, or future fractures if one has already occurred. Improve mobility and functional status. Get at least 15 minutes of sunshine twice weekly to help with vitamin D production. Avoid cigarette smoking. Seek alternatives to the use of steroid and other medications which can lead to osteoporosis. Exercise: regular weight bearing exercise is essential for maintaining or building bone density. * * * * * Top Weight bearing exercise includes walking, jogging, lifting weights, heavy housework or gardening, gymnastics, and active sports (soccer, basketball, etc.). Walking at least 30 minutes daily is an excellent form of exercise which also increases cardiovascular fitness. Women who exercise retain bone mass throughout life, achieve higher peak bone mass, and have significantly lower risk of fractures later in life. Regular exercise throughout life also increases strength, balance, and coordination, and may result in decreased falls with age. Consult your physician to help you to develop an exercise program which is suited to your individual health and fitness needs.

Lifestyle for Osteoporosis

Osteoporosis Diet
* * * The best diet to prevent osteoporosis includes lots of fruits, vegetables, legumes, nuts, seeds, beans, and fermented dairy products such as yogurt and kefir. A diet high in vegetables promotes an optimal ratio of phosphorus to calcium. Increase consumption of leafy green vegetables such as kale, collard greens, bok choy, parsley, mustard greens and escarole. These are excellent sources of calcium, magnesium, vitamin K and other nutrients. Other excellent sources of calcium are tofu (if it is produced with a calcium based coagulant), chickpeas, black-eyed peas, other legumes, most nuts, and many grains (especially the grain amaranth). Acidic foods such as lemon juice and vinegar help to absorb calcium.

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Foods such as spinach, chard, beet greens, and chocolate contain oxalates, which may bind with calcium and prevent it from being absorbed. Phytic acid found in wheat and oats will also bind with calcium and prevent it from being absorbed. Decrease consumption of meat and dairy products. Meat and dairy increase urinary excretion (loss) of calcium. Despite popular opinion, milk and dairy foods are not the best sources of absorbable calcium and should not be increased in the diet. Avoid refined sugars. Diets high in sugar increase the loss of calcium in the urine. Avoid the excessive use of sodium (table salt). Sodium increases the loss of calcium in the urine. Avoid consumption of colas/sodas which contain excessive amounts of phosphorus and sugar. Excess phosphorus leads to increased loss of calcium and magnesium in the urine. Avoid coffee consumption. Caffeine from coffee increases loss of calcium in the urine. Caffeine from tea has not been shown to decrease bone density, but caffeine from coffee has. Avoid excessive alcohol consumption. Avoid the use of Tums, which have been actively promoted as a calcium supplement. Tums decrease the acidity of the stomach. However, stomach acid is necessary for the absorption of calcium.

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Nutritional Supplements for Osteoporosis

It is not recommended that you self-prescribe supplements for bone health. Many of these supplements can be harmful if taken in doses that are too high or in improper ratio to one another. Some require monitoring of laboratory tests. Consult a nutritionally-oriented physician to help you optimize a supplement plan that is right for you. * Calcium supplementation. Take calcium supplements away from iron supplements as these 2 minerals compete for absorption. Calcium helps to maintain bone mass and reduces risk of fracture. Calcium supplementation alone does not increase bone density and may increase the brittleness of bone (osteoporosis). It is necessary to have the full complement of necessary nutrients to build healthy bone. Vitamin D increases calcium absorption in the gut, reduces fracture and increases bone density. Vitamin K is required for the production of bone. Hydrochloric acid, if stomach acid is low. Magnesium. Deficiency inhibits bone growth and leads to osteopenia and bone fragility. Supplementation increases bone density and prevents fractures. Specialized formulas for building bone (such as Osteo Nutrients) contain a combination of nutrients essential for building healthy bone.

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Other nutrients which support bone-building include: vitamin B6, vitamin C, folic acid, zinc, copper, manganese, boron, silicon, strontium, vitamin K and essential fatty acids. Most of these nutrients are included in a high quality multivitamin. Ipriflavone. Shown to inhibit bone breakdown and enhance bone formation. Omega 3 essential fatty acids ( fish oil, flax oil) increase calcium absorption from the gut, reduce urinary calcium excretion, increase calcium deposits in bone, and improve bone strength.

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