Osteoporosis by Kathy Browning

1) Eat plenty of foods that are high in calcium and vitamin D. Good sources include broccoli, chestnuts, clams, dandelion greens, most dark green leafy vegetables, flounder, hazelnuts, kale, kelp, molasses, oats, oysters, salmon, sardines (with the bones), sea vegetables, sesame seeds, shrimp, soybeans, tahini (sesame butter), tofu, turnip greens, and wheat germ.

2) Consume whole grains and calcium foods at different times. Whole grains contain a substance that binds with calcium and prevents its uptake. Take calcium at bedtime, when it is best absorbed and also aids in sleeping.

3) Include garlic and onions in the diet, as well as eggs (if your cholesterol level isn't too high). These foods contain sulfer, which is needed for healthy bones.

4) Limit your intake of almonds, asparagus, beet greens, cashews, chard, rhubarb, and spinach. These foods are high in oxalic acid, which inhibits calcium absorption.

5) Avoid phosphate-containing drinks and foods such as soft drinks, high-protein animal foods, and alcohol. Avoid smoking, sugar, and salt. Limit your consumption of citrus fruits and tomatoes; these foods may inhibite calcium uptake.

6) Avoid yeast products. Yeast is high in phosphorus, which competes with calcium for absorption in the body.

7) If you are over 55, include a calcium lactate (if you are not allergic to milk) or calcium phosphate supplement in your daily regimen, and take hydrochloric acid (HCI) supplements. In order for calcium to be absorbed there must be an adequate supply of vitamin D as well as sufficient HCI in the stomach. Older people often lack sufficient stomach acid.

8) If you take thyroid hormone or an anticoagulant drug, increase the amount of calcium you take by 25 to 50 percent.

9) If you take a diuretic, consult your physician before beginning calcium and vitamin D supplements. Thiazide-type diuretics increase blood calcium levels, and complications may result if these drugs are taken in conjunction with calcium and vitamin D supplements. Other types of diuretics increase calcium requirements, however.

10) Keep active and exercise regularly. A lack of exercise can result in the loss of calcium, but this can be reversed with sensible exercise. Walking is probably the best exercsie for maintaining bone mass.

The information presented here is for informational purposes only. It is not intended to treat or diagnose any medical condition. It is imperative that you take your health into your own hands and empower yourself by researching all of your options. With the vast amount of information available on-line, you can arm yourself with an arsenal of information that will assist you and your healthcare practitioner in creating the best plan of treatment for your needs. Here are a few resources to get you started:

http://www.medcohealth.com - This comprehensive website includes an A-Z Health Page, Digestive Health Center, Drug Information, Health Encyclopedia and Health News.

http://www.ivillage.com/ - iVillage has been winning awards for women's health since 1997. You can find information on health topics from A-Z and research conventional and alternative treatments. This is a great site, plus there are many other wonderful features. Plan to spend some time and browse.

http://www.healingwithnutrition.com/odisease/osteoporosis/osteoporosis.html#A3 - If you are looking for the facts, here is a good place to start. Here you will find the Warnings/Precautions for prescription drugs associated with osteoporosis, informative articles, Osteoporosis Facts and Statistics, Prevention and Treatment Strategies, and much more.

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BIO:

About the author – Kathy Browning is a healing arts practitioner and wellness coach. She is also the Editor-In-Chief of “The Art of Living Well”, an ezine focused on the mind, body, spirit connection and the author of “Feng Shui for Abundant Living”. Be sure to visit http://www.cancercomfort.com for more information.

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