Many of us put our faith in science, especially when new wellness treatments are tried and tested with great success across the world. But our wellbeing can also be positively affected by natural remedies and we might be surprised by how simple lifestyle changes could really protect our health from conditions like osteoporosis.
What’s our type?
There can be many different physical reasons why we can get brittle bones. There are lots of changes that can happen in our bodies that interfere with the natural formation and reabsorption of bone cells, which is the responsibility of osteoblasts and osteoclasts. Sometimes we just have a genetic link to the condition, other times gland and hormones problems stop these cells working in harmony so more bone is lost than is made.
Time is also a great influence on our bone mineral density (BMD) as we naturally lose it, with bigger drops occurring around the time of menopause for women – due to the decrease in hormones. Whatever the reason for our osteoporosis, bone cells can still be preserved and encouraged to build strong bone mass, so we have a healthy bank of BMD to combat the effects of age and hormonal dips. We can help build our BMD with medication, but there are several natural ways to do this also.
Easy, natural remedies
Supplying our bone cells with all the right nutrition means they can get on with their job of creating a high level of BMD to sustain us through life. We can get a good nutrient balance by including calcium, Vitamin D, magnesium, manganese, B Vitamins, boren and zinc in our meals. Engaging in activities that lead to more bone cells being laid down when we’re younger and older is another simple way to enhance BMD. This includes weight-bearing exercises, like jogging or walking, in addition to activities that strengthen muscles and ligaments, such as weight lifting. Alcohol and smoking have been linked to osteoporosis in men and women, so avoiding these, and giving our lifestyle a health boost, are natural ways we can build our bone mass.
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