Osteoporosis is a loss of bone mass, resulting in thinning bones. Though there is some natural rhythm to the bone thinning process and some degree of change is “normal,” it’s still important to keep bones as healthy as possible!
What Builds Healthy Bones?
Green, leafy vegetables: Some of the best sources of calcium, as well as vitamin K and boron, include broccoli, lettuce, cabbage, spinach, green tea, sea vegetables, yogurt or whey, and seaweed such as kelp. Garlic, onions, and eggs are also good sources of sulfur. Micronutrients: Selenium, chromium, strontium, copper, boron, silicon, zinc and cobalt. Foods like seaweeds, nettles, dandelion and organic grains and produce contain exceptional amounts. Herbs: Horsetail, nettle leaves, red clover blossoms, raspberry leaves, alfalfa, sage leaves, oat straw seed, and uva ursi leaves are high in minerals.
Avoid soft drinks! Phosphates in soda interfere with calcium solubility in the blood, making calcium less available to make bones, teeth and other structures. Limit pop as a special treat for you and your kids.
Supplements: Vitamin D at 3,000 to 5,000 IU’s per day; B6, folic acid and B12 in combination; and a high-quality fish or flax seed oil for balanced omega fatty acid support. These doses depend on the individual, so speak with your health care provider before taking any new supplements.
Women between 40 and 50 should also consider a DEXA or bone density screening test, practice lifting weights and walk for an hour four times per week to help improve bone mass.
Lynn Mikel’s experience and education help her formulate individualized treatment approaches, including diet assessment, education for your specific symptoms and underlying causes. She graduated from Bastyr University with a doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine in 2002 and has an extensive background in the medical sciences, psychology and counseling. For more information, visit www.DrLynnMikel.com
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