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It’s a Bone drain syndrome, where your bones lose rigidity and become weak to the extent of being broken.
One out of every two women in India, one suffers from Osteoporosis. So what is Osteoporosis??? Is there any use worrying about it??? Read More...
Osteoporosis is a condition in which the bones get week alone with which the density of the bone also decreases. This increases the risk of fracture. This mainly happens in areas like hip, waist, spine, upper arm. It goes to such an extent that even lifting a little heavy thing can lead to fracture. The bones largely effected are the once that suffer the most strain. Fractures in the hip or wrist can be troublesome.
Women are at a greater risk of Osteoporosis but may also develop in men, and may occur in anyone in the presence of particular hormonal disorders and other chronic diseases or as a result of medications, specifically glucocorticoids, when the disease is called steroid- or glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis (SIOP or GIOP). Given its influence is the risk of fragility fracture; osteoporosis may significantly affect life expectancy and quality of life. And of course the mother of all exercises walking, which is a boon to us..
Daily walk will be a better option for osteoporosis. Yoga techniques like asanas, breathing exercise and meditation are also very good for osteoporosis. Yoga helps maintain the inner strength and  increases health for the entire skeletal system. However for the best result always start doing yoga under expert supervision.
Calcium is one of the major properties of bones and it needs a lot of calcium content. Food that is rich in Calcium is always recommended. Women over 50 years of age should increase the intake of calcium. The best sources of calcium are milk and daily products. Other calcium rich food includes Ragi, Green leafy vegetables, Broccoli, Spinach, Almonds, Seafood, Dry coconut, Coriander and mustard.
15 to 20 minutes of daily sun exposure is essential for the formulation of Vitamin D, which is another important nutrient for bone health. For better results, ensure that your supplement contains magnesium and Vitamin D. Large intake of Vitamin C and Vitamin E reduces the risk of Osteoporosis. These are some of the solutions for Osteoporosis.
These are few advices to keep your bones strong and to live healthy for a longer period of time. The gift of long and problem free life is a great asset that we can ever posses.
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