ORTHOPEDICS/ OSTEOPOROSIS
Osteopenia is characterized by a deficiency of bone’s mineral density. Therefore, people with osteopenia should work on bone health through their diet and regime practices.
A person may apply simple procedures to help motivating his bones to maintain healthy and alleviate bone loss.
Good knowledge about osteopenia diagnosis and osteopenia medicines may be helpful to avoid bone’s deficiency.
More bodybuilding and vitamin D can help as well.
Avoiding Osteopenia
You can avoid this unhealthy state of your bones by simple features such as:
- Diet:
You should know that your bones require calcium and other nutrients to keep enough strength.
The best sources of these items are natural ones such as milk, and green vegetables.
You can also talk to your consultant doctor to take other calcium supplements, since some kinds of calcium are better than others.
- Bodybuilding:
Weight-bearing movements and some specific exercises may motivate bones to remain stronger, such as dancing, walking, lifting weights…
- Avoid Smoking, Alcohol and More:
Smoking, alcohol abuse, caffeine and even sodas can worsen body strength to maintain healthy bones.
- Vitamin D:
Healthy vitamin D levels help body to absorb calcium properly. You can keep your vitamin D levels in good standard by spending about 15 minutes in the sun every day or simply by taking vitamin D supplement.
How to make Bones Thick
Thick and strong bones at age 30 possesses the minimum risk of evolving osteopenia and osteoporosis.
Below are some simple advises you can follow to provide yourself the best chance of preventing future osteopenia and osteoporosis:
Calcium and vitamin D: Getting sufficient calcium and vitamin D permanently and practicing regular sports activity (running and lifting weights, for example), are vital for your bones.
Stop smoking: Smoking is extremely harmful to bones.
Avoid drinking cola: Cola drinks (diet or regular) comprise phosphoric acid, which may accelerate the loss of calcium in bones.
Alcohol: Do not abuse drinking alcohol.
Avoiding Falls : increasing risk of cracking a hip is the biggest danger in osteopenia, therefore avoiding falling is very important:
Pay attention when walking
Avoid walking when icy.
Wear shoes that fit well.