Maintaining bone health is crucial for general health and very important in preventing osteoporosis as we age. While most people concentrate on calcium for healthy bone development and maintenance, it’s equally vital to have proper nutrient levels, including magnesium and vitamin D to aid the absorption of calcium by the body.
Your body needs a strong foundation, and where better to start than with your bones? In your mid- to late-twenties, the bones in your body start decreasing in mass and density. This puts older adults at risk for a common bone disease called osteoporosis. There are ingredients your bones need for good health that many people simply don’t get enough of. Imagine baking a cake and not putting... Read More
Do you ever feel stiffness in your joints after getting out of bed or sitting for a long time? Do you ever hear crunchy or bone-on-bone sounds when moving? This could mean that you have, or are developing, the most common form of arthritis – osteoarthritis. When ignored, osteoarthritis is a debilitating part of aging that is a major reason for “feeling old.” Fortunately, it... Read More
Some people may know about osteoporosis and calcium supplementation’s effects on bones. However, calcium is just one component of proper bone health, so here I will discuss with you the importance of various weight bearing exercises and the tremendous impact it can have on your long-term bone health. A Bit of Background on Your Backbone Because bones are some of the most rigid and sturdy... Read More
It is now estimated 1 billion of the world’s population is deficient in Vitamin D. Most of us know the importance of vitamin D intake for strong, healthy bones. Even so, a resurgence of rickets, the childhood bone-weakening disease, has been seen in industrialized countries in recent years. According to the Harvard School of Public Health, vitamin D deficiency is... Read More
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