What is osteoporosis?
Osteoporosis is loss of bone mineral density often associated with old age, leading to bone fragility and fracture. Because the bones are weak, these fractures can result from trauma relatively minor as carrying bags of groceries or even a sneeze! Hip fractures can be due to a fall and can significantly compromise the quality of life and the ability to walk. Statistics show that 1 in 8 men over 50 years American and 1/4 American women have osteoporosis. It's a statistics very discouraging, considering that osteoporosis is a largely preventable disease. Osteoporosis is also usually clinically silent until a fracture occurs, so it can go unnoticed for years. This is why bone density scans (DEXA scans) are often recommended for post-menopausal women.
Risk factors:
There are modifiable and nonmodifiable osteoporosis risk factors. Well-known non-modifiable risk factors include age, female, family history of osteoporosis, the fair of skin and of European descent. Women who have had a hysterectomy are also a higher risk because hormones such as estrogen have a protective effect on bone density. Some drugs and metabolic diseases may also affect the chemistry of the body and bone mass. What interests us most, however, are modifiable risk factors. Modifiable risk factors are lifestyle choices. Some of the risk factors include: smoking, have a sedentary lifestyle, low body mass and some dietary factors.
Prevention:
Osteoporosis prevention starts now! Density bone peak occurs between 25 and 35 years, gradually reduces with age and menopause to down the slope becomes more steep. Here are some great tips...
(1) Fiscal year:
The exercise is the most important strategy for the prevention of osteoporosis. Weight-bearing aerobic activities help to maintain and even increase bone mass. Weight-bearing exercises are any exercise done on those feet as the jogging, hiking, climbing stairs, step aerobic, dancing and bodybuilding. The body adapts to the stress placed on it by the construction of the stronger muscles and bones. Right of Wolff refers to the os - os redesigns over time to become stronger when loaded. The reverse is also true - bone is not properly loaded, it becomes weaker.
(2) Maintain a healthy weight:
Low birthweight is a risk factor for osteoporosis, to maintain a healthy weight is important.
(3) To quit:
Those that smokers have that one medium of the same age, low bone density 10%. Fractures are also slower healing in smokers and holistic healing is compromised.
(4) Modify your diet:
Excessive alcohol consumption inhibits the absorption of calcium and is associated with osteoporosis. Diets rich in protein (animal meat), caffeine and soft drinks (phosphoric acid containing) as problematic area, resulting in a loss of calcium. High consumption of oxalates and zinc food fibre high decrease absorption of calcium from diet. Conversely, food forming alkaline (such as fruit and vegetables) appear to be beneficial. Legumes Phytoestrogens contains (such as soybeans, chickpeas, and lentils) also appear to have protective effects on bone mass. Nutrition is a very important role in bone health, it is essential to ensure a balanced diet in good health with an adequate supply of necessary vitamins and minerals.
(5) Improve your digestion:
Poor absorption leads to deficiency. Consider probiotics and low allergenic regime.
(6) Supplementation into consideration:
Supplementation is not a replacement for a healthy, balanced and nutritious diet. A healthy and balanced diet is a must! However, it may be necessary when gaps. There are also certain vitamins and mineral supplements that are specially formulated for bone density low address. Following appear to have a protective effect on bone density: calcium citrate, vitamin D, vitamin K, magnesium, boron, isoflavones and Omega-3 fatty acids.
Management of osteoporosis and low bone density:
A large part of the notice for the prevention of osteoporosis and low bone density is also used for management. It is also important to eliminate the risk of falling to prevent the fracture. Your family doctor may recommend a drug. Unfortunately, many drugs have adverse side effects. Be sure to ask lots of questions about the benefits and risks for the options that you can make an informed decision about your health.
Can I still see a chiropractor if I have low bone density or osteoporosis?
Chiropractors offer many soft techniques for people who have low bone density or osteoporosis. Make sure you specify your chiropractor if you are aware that you have this problem.
Dr. Serbinski, CD, BSc (Hons) graduated Cum Laude with the honours of the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College clinic. Dr. Serbinski believes in the benefits of chiropractic care to relieve the pain, correction of mechanical problems of the musculoskeletal system and general well-being. She tries to encourage his patients to exercise on a regular basis because exercise with chiropractic care, good nutrition, rest and a positive attitude are important in all aspects of a healthy lifestyle. Dr. Serbinski is currently exercise chiropractic Bayview Village Wellness Centre in Toronto, Ontario. Visit his website at http://drserbinski.ca/
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