Know How Can You Cure Osteporosis With Diet & Yoga?
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What exactly is osteoporosis?
Osteoporosis is a general term describing the reduction in bone mineral density. It particularly affects the elderly and the condition often results in fractures of the hip, wrist and the spine. Established osteoporosis can mostly be treated effectively by means of drugs and lifestyle modification.
Who is at risk for osteoporosis?
a number of risk factors are known to increase the chances of developing this disease. Remember - an individual may have these risk factors and not develop osteoporosis. Conversely, many people may have no apparent risk factors and develop osteoporotic fractures.
Risk factors for osteoporotic fractures
(A) Decreased bone strength
(i) Genetic Factors:
* Elderly females
* Family history of osteoporosis
* White, Asian and Mixed-race origin
* Excessive leanness
(ii) Lifestyle factors:
* Alcohol abuse
* Heavy smoking
* Malnutrtion
* Sedentary lifestyle
* Chronic immobilisation
* Excessive exercise plus low energy intake
(iii) Diseases/drugs:
* Hormonal disorders (Cushing's; hypogonadism; hyperthyroidism; type I diabetes).
* Malignant diseases (e.g myeloma; solid tumours)
* Gut disorders (e.g. Gastrectomy; inflammatory bowel disease; malabsorption syndromes)
* Collagen disorders (e.g. Rheumatoid arthritis; osteogenesis imperfecta; Marfan syndrome)
* Eating disorders (anorexia nervosa; bulimia)
* Drugs (e.g. cortisone; anti-convulsants; anti-coagulants; excessive thyroid hormone)
(iv) Ageing Factors:
* Premature menopause
* Osteoblast(bone building cell) incompetence
* Negative calcium balance resulting in overproduction of parathyroid hormone
(B) Increased propensity to fall
* Mental impairment*
* Institutionalisation
* Gait and balance disorders*
* Weakness and immobility
* Visual impairment
* Environmental hazards/accidents
* History of falls
* Increased by alcohol and drugs like sedatives, anti-depressants, antihypertensive drugs and anti-diabetes agents.
Gender, Age and Race
The peak bone mass of women, which is reached at 25-30 years, is usually about 10-25% less than that of men. After peak bone mass is reached, bone mass gradually declines in both women and men. Because of the rapid bone loss during the menopause, osteoporosis occurs more frequently in women than in men, who have no well-defined “andropause”- men lose sex hormones (testosterone) at a much slower rate.
Although osteoporosis is not a normal part of ageing, the likelihood of developing this disease and associated fractures becomes greater the longer you live. South African White, Asian and Coloured populations are at higher risk to develop osteoporosis than Blacks. Current research is under way to determine why.
Heredity
Genetic factors play an important role in achieving adult peak bone mass. This is apparent in females where those with mothers suffering from spinal osteoporosis, tend to have lower bone densities. Peak bone mass can however be influenced by calcium intake, exercise, hormonal factors and general health.
Body Build
Short, small framed individuals with low body weight have less bone to lose than larger, big boned women. Fat tissue is an important source of oestrogen production- petite women often have lower blood levels of this bone protective hormone.
Reproductive History
The female sex hormone, oestrogen, protects against bone loss. A premature menopause (before age 45), whether spontaneous, or surgically induced, markedly increases the risk of osteoporosis. Not breastfeeding also appears to incur additional risk, whereas pregnancy with its accompanying high levels of oestrogen, actually protects against bone loss. A rare form of pregnancy-induced osteoporosis is however, well documented.
A decrease in testosterone levels of men can also result in bone loss and osteoporotic fractures. Up to 30% of men with osteoporosis have low testosterone levels.
Diet
A variety of nutritional factors influence bone health and a balanced diet containing adequate calories, minerals, vitamins and other nutrients is required to build and maintain strong bones. Sufficient calories, protein and Vitamin C are required for normal collagen synthesis.
Excessive phosphorous, protein and salt intake may enhance the excretion of calcium in the urine.
Caffeine has still to be proven harmful to bone.
Calcium is probably the most important nutrient needed for a healthy skeleton- especially in children, pregnant or lactating women and the elderly.
Calcium is important for bone, muscle, heart, nerve and blood cells to function normally. We lose calcium in urine and stools every day. It is therefore important to balance this loss with an adequate intake of calcium. If there is more calcium loss than intake, calcium gets released from bones and a longstanding depletion can lead to a decrease in bone mass.
Lack of exercise
Mechanical muscle-pull on bone is the only physiological way to stimulate bone formation. Immobilisation causes a dramatic decrease in bone tissue and 20-40% of bone mass can be lost within a 2 year period. Weight-bearing exercises like walking, jogging, dancing etc. are important to prevent bone loss.
Over-training in both men and women can also lead to bone loss.
Alcohol
Studies have shown that the intake of one alcoholic drink per day in women and two per day in men should not be exceeded as this can lead to osteoporosis.
Chronic alcoholism is associated with significant bone-loss in nearly 50% of cases and alcohol has a direct toxic effect on bone.
Smoking
Women who smoke tend to have lower blood levels of oestrogen, a lower body mass and tend to go through an earlier menopause than non-smokers. Bone mass in smokers is generally 15-25% lower than non-smokers.
Medications
The long-term (more than six months) use of glucocorticoids (e.g. cortisone used for treating asthma, eczema, arthritis, etc.) is an important cause of osteoporosis.
Other drugs known to influence bone formation negatively include anti-epileptic agents, certain diuretics, anti-coagulants, immuno-suppressive drugs and aluminium-containing antacids. Patients on thyroid hormone replacement therapy should have there hormone levels checked regularly, since excess thyroid hormone can also result in bone loss.
Men and osteoporosis
The onset of osteoporosis in men is 10 - 15 years later than in women. The reason for this is that men, as a result of mere bulk and heavier frames, have more skeletal bone to lose. Small lean men are thus more prone to osteoporosis than heavy-set men with big frames.
As there is no male andropause with accelerated bone loss, men who present with osteoporosis are more likely to have an underlying cause for excessive bone loss than women. In fact, over 50% of men with bone loss consistent with the diagnosis of osteoporosis, will have an underlying cause and these causes should be actively sought and excluded. The most common causes of so- called secondary osteoporosis in men are:
* corticosteroid use
* hypogonadism (decreased testosterone/ male hormone levels)
* alcoholism
* post-transplantation (liver & kidney)
Age-related osteoporosis in men is thought to be mainly the result of a decreased depositing of new bone tissue. The onset is usually in the early forties when testosterone levels may start decreasing.
About: Osteoporosis Cure weight bearing exercise For osteoporosis bone density yoga poses osteoporosis bone fractures vitamin d osteoporosis pain treatment osteoporosis prevention treatment osteoporosis symptoms treatment selective estrogen receptor modulators osteoporosis osteoporosis bone density osteoporosis calcium and vitamin d weight bearing exercise osteoporosis hip fractures bone loss osteoporosis parathyroid hormone osteoporosis osteoporosis ankylosing spondylitis
What exactly is osteoporosis?
Osteoporosis is a general term describing the reduction in bone mineral density. It particularly affects the elderly and the condition often results in fractures of the hip, wrist and the spine. Established osteoporosis can mostly be treated effectively by means of drugs and lifestyle modification.
Who is at risk for osteoporosis?
a number of risk factors are known to increase the chances of developing this disease. Remember - an individual may have these risk factors and not develop osteoporosis. Conversely, many people may have no apparent risk factors and develop osteoporotic fractures.
Risk factors for osteoporotic fractures
(A) Decreased bone strength
(i) Genetic Factors:
* Elderly females
* Family history of osteoporosis
* White, Asian and Mixed-race origin
* Excessive leanness
(ii) Lifestyle factors:
* Alcohol abuse
* Heavy smoking
* Malnutrtion
* Sedentary lifestyle
* Chronic immobilisation
* Excessive exercise plus low energy intake
(iii) Diseases/drugs:
* Hormonal disorders (Cushing's; hypogonadism; hyperthyroidism; type I diabetes).
* Malignant diseases (e.g myeloma; solid tumours)
* Gut disorders (e.g. Gastrectomy; inflammatory bowel disease; malabsorption syndromes)
* Collagen disorders (e.g. Rheumatoid arthritis; osteogenesis imperfecta; Marfan syndrome)
* Eating disorders (anorexia nervosa; bulimia)
* Drugs (e.g. cortisone; anti-convulsants; anti-coagulants; excessive thyroid hormone)
(iv) Ageing Factors:
* Premature menopause
* Osteoblast(bone building cell) incompetence
* Negative calcium balance resulting in overproduction of parathyroid hormone
(B) Increased propensity to fall
* Mental impairment*
* Institutionalisation
* Gait and balance disorders*
* Weakness and immobility
* Visual impairment
* Environmental hazards/accidents
* History of falls
* Increased by alcohol and drugs like sedatives, anti-depressants, antihypertensive drugs and anti-diabetes agents.
Gender, Age and Race
The peak bone mass of women, which is reached at 25-30 years, is usually about 10-25% less than that of men. After peak bone mass is reached, bone mass gradually declines in both women and men. Because of the rapid bone loss during the menopause, osteoporosis occurs more frequently in women than in men, who have no well-defined “andropause”- men lose sex hormones (testosterone) at a much slower rate.
Although osteoporosis is not a normal part of ageing, the likelihood of developing this disease and associated fractures becomes greater the longer you live. South African White, Asian and Coloured populations are at higher risk to develop osteoporosis than Blacks. Current research is under way to determine why.
Heredity
Genetic factors play an important role in achieving adult peak bone mass. This is apparent in females where those with mothers suffering from spinal osteoporosis, tend to have lower bone densities. Peak bone mass can however be influenced by calcium intake, exercise, hormonal factors and general health.
Body Build
Short, small framed individuals with low body weight have less bone to lose than larger, big boned women. Fat tissue is an important source of oestrogen production- petite women often have lower blood levels of this bone protective hormone.
Reproductive History
The female sex hormone, oestrogen, protects against bone loss. A premature menopause (before age 45), whether spontaneous, or surgically induced, markedly increases the risk of osteoporosis. Not breastfeeding also appears to incur additional risk, whereas pregnancy with its accompanying high levels of oestrogen, actually protects against bone loss. A rare form of pregnancy-induced osteoporosis is however, well documented.
A decrease in testosterone levels of men can also result in bone loss and osteoporotic fractures. Up to 30% of men with osteoporosis have low testosterone levels.
Diet
A variety of nutritional factors influence bone health and a balanced diet containing adequate calories, minerals, vitamins and other nutrients is required to build and maintain strong bones. Sufficient calories, protein and Vitamin C are required for normal collagen synthesis.
Excessive phosphorous, protein and salt intake may enhance the excretion of calcium in the urine.
Caffeine has still to be proven harmful to bone.
Calcium is probably the most important nutrient needed for a healthy skeleton- especially in children, pregnant or lactating women and the elderly.
Calcium is important for bone, muscle, heart, nerve and blood cells to function normally. We lose calcium in urine and stools every day. It is therefore important to balance this loss with an adequate intake of calcium. If there is more calcium loss than intake, calcium gets released from bones and a longstanding depletion can lead to a decrease in bone mass.
Lack of exercise
Mechanical muscle-pull on bone is the only physiological way to stimulate bone formation. Immobilisation causes a dramatic decrease in bone tissue and 20-40% of bone mass can be lost within a 2 year period. Weight-bearing exercises like walking, jogging, dancing etc. are important to prevent bone loss.
Over-training in both men and women can also lead to bone loss.
Alcohol
Studies have shown that the intake of one alcoholic drink per day in women and two per day in men should not be exceeded as this can lead to osteoporosis.
Chronic alcoholism is associated with significant bone-loss in nearly 50% of cases and alcohol has a direct toxic effect on bone.
Smoking
Women who smoke tend to have lower blood levels of oestrogen, a lower body mass and tend to go through an earlier menopause than non-smokers. Bone mass in smokers is generally 15-25% lower than non-smokers.
Medications
The long-term (more than six months) use of glucocorticoids (e.g. cortisone used for treating asthma, eczema, arthritis, etc.) is an important cause of osteoporosis.
Other drugs known to influence bone formation negatively include anti-epileptic agents, certain diuretics, anti-coagulants, immuno-suppressive drugs and aluminium-containing antacids. Patients on thyroid hormone replacement therapy should have there hormone levels checked regularly, since excess thyroid hormone can also result in bone loss.
Men and osteoporosis
The onset of osteoporosis in men is 10 - 15 years later than in women. The reason for this is that men, as a result of mere bulk and heavier frames, have more skeletal bone to lose. Small lean men are thus more prone to osteoporosis than heavy-set men with big frames.
As there is no male andropause with accelerated bone loss, men who present with osteoporosis are more likely to have an underlying cause for excessive bone loss than women. In fact, over 50% of men with bone loss consistent with the diagnosis of osteoporosis, will have an underlying cause and these causes should be actively sought and excluded. The most common causes of so- called secondary osteoporosis in men are:
* corticosteroid use
* hypogonadism (decreased testosterone/ male hormone levels)
* alcoholism
* post-transplantation (liver & kidney)
Age-related osteoporosis in men is thought to be mainly the result of a decreased depositing of new bone tissue. The onset is usually in the early forties when testosterone levels may start decreasing.
How osteoporosis can be prevented
Certain risk factors which predispose to the developing of osteoporosis cannot be altered- you cannot change your gender, race or age. You can still however do much to prevent further bone loss.
Lifestyle Changes
There are 4 main areas in which you can help maintain healthy bones:
* Balanced diet rich in calcium/ calcium supplements
* Regular weight-bearing exercise
* Stop smoking
* Decrease alcohol intake and avoid bone toxic drugs
Diet
A balanced diet containing adequate calories, minerals and vitamins is required to maintain bone health. Sufficient calories, protein, and vitamin C will ensure normal collagen synthesis.
An adequate Calcium intake is probably the most important bone building mineral. It is a well-known fact that the diet of most individuals in western countries like South- Africa, contain insufficient calcium to maintain a positive calcium balance.
Reasons for limited consumption include a distaste for dairy products, fear of calories and fats (although skim milk actually contains slightly more calcium than full cream milk), true milk allergy (rare in adults) and lactose intolerance which occurs frequently in the elderly, Blacks and Asians. Fermented lactose products like cheese and yoghurt are however tolerated by most.
Reasons for limited consumption include a distaste for dairy products, fear of calories and fats (although skim milk actually contains slightly more calcium than full cream milk), true milk allergy (rare in adults) and lactose intolerance which occurs frequently in the elderly, Blacks and Asians. Fermented lactose products like cheese and yoghurt are however tolerated by most.
Yoga & Exercise To Cure Osterporosis
Yoga does help in osteoporosis as it brings about harmony in your system and boosts the glands and hormonal production, improves the absorption of nutrients and makes your bones and tissues strong. But you need to practice yoga in a systematic manner starting right from the basics and then moving onto the advanced asanas or poses to fully experience its benefits.There are various yoga asanas or yoga exercises that strengthen the musculo-skeletal system. These are given under the sections of Yoga in Daily Life and yoga asanas or yoga exercises. Also endocrinal system can be stimulated by doing Nabhiyasana. Practice of Adho Mukha Svanasana meditation and inner visualization through yoga nidra can also help where the vision is focussed on regeneration process of the tissues of the system.
All Gentle standing poses will bear weight on the bones in the lower spine, the hips and the legs, encouraging them to strengthen. While standing balancing poses will not only build bone but improve balance to reduce the risk of falls, these poses should be practiced with caution and utilize a chair or wall for support if necessary. Simple back bending poses help to strengthen the spine as well as help prevent and correct kyphosis
Forward bending poses and twisting poses are highly cautioned and often contraindicated to practice with Osteoporosis. Please consult your doctor to find out what movements are safe for your stage of Osteoporosis.
In Ayurveda Increased vata causes the thinning and increasing poroxity of the bone, resulting osteoporosis. Ayurveda Recommends Almond combined with goat’s milk has a significant amount of calcium to cure osteporosis.The following herbs can help to constitute for estrogen in the metabolic cycle, being food processors of estrogen and progesterone. You need:
2 parts wild yam
3 parts vidari
5 parts shatavari
Add 1/8 part each of shanka bhasma, conch shell ash, which contains natural calcium bicarbonate and can be helpful in preventing osteoporosis. Use ¼ teaspoon of this formula with warm milk twice daily. You can substitute soy milk, if preferred. Treat yourslef to this every day as a daily maintenance dose to prevent osteoporosis and keep your bones strong and healthy.
All Gentle standing poses will bear weight on the bones in the lower spine, the hips and the legs, encouraging them to strengthen. While standing balancing poses will not only build bone but improve balance to reduce the risk of falls, these poses should be practiced with caution and utilize a chair or wall for support if necessary. Simple back bending poses help to strengthen the spine as well as help prevent and correct kyphosis
Forward bending poses and twisting poses are highly cautioned and often contraindicated to practice with Osteoporosis. Please consult your doctor to find out what movements are safe for your stage of Osteoporosis.
In Ayurveda Increased vata causes the thinning and increasing poroxity of the bone, resulting osteoporosis. Ayurveda Recommends Almond combined with goat’s milk has a significant amount of calcium to cure osteporosis.The following herbs can help to constitute for estrogen in the metabolic cycle, being food processors of estrogen and progesterone. You need:
2 parts wild yam
3 parts vidari
5 parts shatavari
Add 1/8 part each of shanka bhasma, conch shell ash, which contains natural calcium bicarbonate and can be helpful in preventing osteoporosis. Use ¼ teaspoon of this formula with warm milk twice daily. You can substitute soy milk, if preferred. Treat yourslef to this every day as a daily maintenance dose to prevent osteoporosis and keep your bones strong and healthy.
Regular exercise is important at all ages as it is the only physiological way to stimulate bone formation. Individuals who exercise regularly tend to have higher peak bone mass and it also seems to slow down age-related bone loss. The exact mechanism of how exercise influences bone turnover is not known:
* The muscle pull on bone generates pizo-electrical charges on bone surfaces which stimulate osteoblast activity and bone formation.
* Exercise also causes the release of hormones that promotes bone formation.
* Exercise stimulates blood flow within the bone.
* Exercise improves balance, co-ordination and confidence- these help to prevent falls. It also strengthens muscles and flexibility, and protects against fractures even in the event of a fall.
Weight bearing exercise like brisk walking, stair climbing, jogging or dancing is better than non-weight bearing exercise like swimming or cycling. Although it is excellent to start with these if you have not exercised in a while.
A brisk 45 minute walk at least 3 times per week is recommended. Wear comfortable shoes with good arch and heel support.
Exercises to improve the posture and strengthen the pelvic floor, back and stomach muscles, are also very important.
Stop smoking, limit alcohol intake and avoid bone toxic drugs
The detrimental effects of tobacco and alcohol abuse on bone tissue have already been discussed. If you are serious about your health and want to prevent osteoporosis – don't abuse bone toxic substances.
Pharmacologic Agents
Calcium and Vitamin: Already discussed
Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)
Read More On....
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* The muscle pull on bone generates pizo-electrical charges on bone surfaces which stimulate osteoblast activity and bone formation.
* Exercise also causes the release of hormones that promotes bone formation.
* Exercise stimulates blood flow within the bone.
* Exercise improves balance, co-ordination and confidence- these help to prevent falls. It also strengthens muscles and flexibility, and protects against fractures even in the event of a fall.
Weight bearing exercise like brisk walking, stair climbing, jogging or dancing is better than non-weight bearing exercise like swimming or cycling. Although it is excellent to start with these if you have not exercised in a while.
A brisk 45 minute walk at least 3 times per week is recommended. Wear comfortable shoes with good arch and heel support.
Exercises to improve the posture and strengthen the pelvic floor, back and stomach muscles, are also very important.
Stop smoking, limit alcohol intake and avoid bone toxic drugs
The detrimental effects of tobacco and alcohol abuse on bone tissue have already been discussed. If you are serious about your health and want to prevent osteoporosis – don't abuse bone toxic substances.
Pharmacologic Agents
Calcium and Vitamin: Already discussed
Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)
Read More On....
http://yoga2ayurveda4healing.googlepages.com
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