Avoiding Osteoporosis and Post Menopausal Bone Loss the Natural Way

As we age, bone and cartilage are the ever changing infrastructure within our bodies. We all know there are many factors that contribute to this, including, but not limited to, excessive red meat and caffeine consumption, chemical preservatives and refined foods, and limited outdoor activity resulting in little physical exercise and exposure to natural vitamin D from the sun. These all contribute to a mineral depletion, and a weakening body structure. Osteoporosis, the result of these factors, is a far more complex problem than was originally thought. It involves not only a calcium deficiency but also includes a drop in estrogen levels and a malfunction of the thyroid and parathyroid. Poor collagen protein development is another off shot among several other factors. The high stresses of our daily life style and habits also inhibit our body's mineral absorption ability.

But Osteoporosis is treatable and preventable through nutrition. It can be arrested and current bone mass maintained as long as the nutritious maintenance program is continued. Minerals are extremely important to bone health. Over 30% of the U.S. male population and more than 50% of the female population suffer from some type of mineral deficiency, calcium deficiency being at the head of the list. Calcium deficiencies show up in premenstrual females as back and tooth pain or cramping. Few men suffer osteoporosis because of their increased testosterone level. Poor hormone production increases the risk of osteoporosis for all age groups. As our body's age, and require more digestive, HCI and enzyme help, its mineral needs increase.

Regular consumption of organically grown foods and herbs are one of the best ways to begin administering an Osteoporosis nutritious maintenance program. Mineral rich nutritious foods provide the body with the building blocks needed for growth and maintenance of health. Minerals and trace minerals are not manufactured by our body. They must be taken in through regular consumption of mineral rich food and drink. Minerals are the bonding agent between our body and food. Without them, the body is not able to absorb nutrients or utilize food. Healthy bones act as a reservoir for the body's mineral needs.

Dietary calcium from food, herbs, and the food sources supplements we consume is absorbed and assimilated by the body far better than through any other means. These benefits occur naturally along with estrogen forming and other natural precursors which enhance assimilation. The most usable minerals come from green leafy vegetables, sprouts, whole grains, soy foods, and vegetable complex carbohydrates. An extremely good concentrated source of assailable plant minerals can be found in dried sea vegetables and herbs. Natural testosterone has been discovered to arrest bone loss. Herbal extracts of sarsaparilla roots is a good source for this supplement. Dietary silica also generates calcium production in the body.

Vitamin deficiencies, not old age is the usual cause of poor calcium absorption. The key to effective treatment and prevention of Osteoporosis is regular consumption of mineral rich nutritious food and a drastic reduction of processed foods intake. You can reduce your risk factor by altering your diet. The next step is up to you.

Resource: Health Healing - Dr. Linda Rector-Page, N.D.