Tag: Osteoporosis

A Functional Approach to Osteoporosis and Bone Health

Several factors can contribute to osteoporosis, and many of these are within your control. Rather than focus on one isolated deficiency or issue, it’s wise to consider your broader lifestyle for risk factors and take steps to prevent the osteoporosis. For example, systemic inflammation is a primary driver of osteoporosis. If there is chronic, systemic…


Osteoporosis Facts and a Doctor’s Tips on How to Prevent Bone Loss

Osteoporosis is a condition in which the bones become weak and brittle due to loss in density and is a common ailment in older men and postmenopausal women. Osteoporosis can cause bone fractures which are sometimes the first indication of the condition. According to the International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF), fractures caused by osteoporosis “affect one in…


8 Foods That Boost Bone Health

Osteoporosis and the painful broken bones that accompany it do not have to be a part of normal aging—there are preventative measures you can take to promote optimal bone health and limit your risk of bone loss later in life. According to the National Osteoporosis Foundation, an estimated 44 million Americans over the age of…


Vitamin C Deficiency Accelerates Bone Loss

Vitamin C is well known as a powerful antioxidant and valuable weapon against cancer and other diseases. But this versatile vitamin can also prevent bone loss by preventing oxidative stress that destroys bone structure. Bone loss, known as osteoporosis, strikes older adults and can devastate mobility and quality of life. You can minimize the risk of bone…


Sleep Cramps May Indicate Calcium Deficiency, 2 Tips for Getting More Calcium Besides Drinking Milk

Calcium is the most abundant mineral in the human body, yet it is also one of the nutrients that modern people often lack. Calcium deficiency can cause osteoporosis and other health issues, so it is important to include sufficient amounts of calcium intake in the daily diet. Calcium Deficiency Leads to Osteoporosis and Night Cramps…


4 Menopause Symptoms You Might Not Realize You’re Experiencing

Are you experiencing hot flashes, night sweats, irritability, or insomnia? Why do menopausal symptoms sometimes continue even after reaching menopause? The truth is, if menopausal symptoms are left unresolved, they will persist. Menopausal Symptoms Can Be Confusing Typically, women between the ages of 45 and 55 will experience menopause, which is a phase marked by…


Why Menopausal Women May Want to Pop Prunes Instead of Pills

Menopausal and postmenopausal women looking for a non-pharmacological solution to symptoms like loss of bone density and digestive distress might find support from prunes. A recent study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition found that eating a serving of prunes every day preserved bone mass in the hips of postmenopausal women, potentially lowering the…


What Promotes Bone Growth In Someone With Osteoporosis?

I suffer from osteoporosis. What do you recommend to promote bone growth? The process of building and preserving bone mass is a lifelong one. Throughout childhood, adolescence, and early adulthood your body is increasing bone mass, which peaks at about age 30. After that your bones start to gradually lose mass, becoming softer and more…


Concerned With Brittle Bones? Discover 4 Natural Ways to Support Bone Health

Osteoporosis, characterized by porous, brittle bones, and low bone mass currently affects 54 million Americans – with potentially debilitating consequences.  Because this age-related condition often shows no symptoms, many people do not realize they have it until a sudden bone fracture occurs. According to the Bone Health and Osteoporosis Foundation, a shocking one out of every…


Herbal Remedies for Osteoporosis Are Safe and Effective: South Korean Research

Osteoporosis, literally “porous bone,” is often called a silent disease because many people do not realize they have it until they break a bone. One in three women and one in five men over 50 will suffer a broken bone due to osteoporosis, according to the International Osteoporosis Foundation. Treatments used by Western medicine to…