Osteoporosis & Arthritis
Osteoporosis ~ Ailments & Remedies
All-Natural Secrets to Prevent Osteoporosis Have you had your glass of milk today? What about your calcium supplement? If not, you better make up for it tomorrow lest your bones melt away, right? Well, not exactly. Many people have daily rituals or foods they eat in order to keep their bones strong and healthy. But there's actually more to bone-building than we've all been led to believe. From a young age, we're taught to consume dairy in order to keep our skeleton super strong. And, of course, we listened and have been avid dairy consumers for the last 50+ years. The only problem is current research shows you have to indulge in much more than calcium to keep your bones (and doctor) happy. Bones are a complex organ system made up of a large concentration of minerals, mainly calcium and phosphorus. While it's necessary to maintain proper calcium levels in our body for many reasons (including muscle and heart function), there is a common misconception that you only have to do a few things to keep your bones strong and keep osteoporosis at bay. Researchers have discovered bones not only keep us upright, they act as a mineral reserve helping our body balance its acid-alkaline levels (known as our body's pH). Why is this important? The acid-alkaline balance can be affected by dietary and lifestyle choices. So, for example, anyone who consumes the very acidic standard North American diet (SAD) for a prolonged period of time will throw their body's pH balance off.
In order to help restore the body's pH, the mineral stores found in the bones will begin to leach effectively depleting the strength of the bones themselves. Thus, a constant supply of acid-forming foods' coffee, red meats, sweets, processed foods, etc.' can actually be more of a cause of bone density depletion than forgetting to take your calcium supplement in the morning. And don't forget about the essential synergy that trace minerals provide to your bones. Trace minerals are present in our skeleton in smaller amounts, but play an essential role in bone strength and warding off osteoporosis. When looking for a good bone support supplement, don't just look for one containing calcium. If you're truly in need of nutritional bone support, be sure to find a product that contains boron, copper, magnesium, manganese and vitamin-D. Calcium comes in many different versions and, as a result, is absorbed by the body in different ways. Finding a product that contains MCHC (Microcrystalline Hydroxyapatite Complex), which is one of the most absorbable forms of calcium, will do your bones a world of good. The most important thing you should be doing to ensure optimal bone health is to stay active. If you don't move it, you lose it. Make sure you're getting optimal amounts of weight-bearing exercise. If needed, meet with a personal trainer to discuss appropriate exercises for your body type. And as always be sure to discuss any changes in your health-care regime with your doctor so you can maximize your get-healthy potential.
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