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Bone Density


Bone Density

Bone density is associated with osteoporosis, a bone disorder often called the "silent disease" because it develops slowly, without any noticeable symptoms, until a fracture occurs. Osteoporosis is characterized by weakening bones, making them fragile and susceptible to fractures. It is a major concern, particularly among the elderly.


Osteoporosis does not manifest with overt symptoms until a fracture occurs. Still, some warning signs include a loss of height, fragile bones resulting in breaks, back pain from vertebrae compression, stooped postures, muscle weakness, and reduced mobility.


Ayurveda views Osteoporosis as a Vata (air and ether) imbalance, where the qualities of Vata dosha become aggravated. This imbalance leads to weakened bone tissue and bone loss. Ayurvedic treatments aim to rebalance Vata and strengthen the bones naturally.


Considerations:


The diet should be centered on vegetables, dark green leaves, and plant proteins. Remember that high-protein diets can encourage the elimination of calcium, although most of us eat more than the recommended 4oz. Per day, it is sufficient.

 

Phytoestrogens, such as soy, beans, flax, and sesame, are also believed to assist with calcium absorption.

 

Eat brassica vegetables: kelp, leafy greens like dandelion, nettles, kale, the three chards, Chinese cabbage, bok choy, kale nettle, dandelion, broccoli, brussel sprouts, and seaweeds. Some recent information has stated that Spinach INHIBITS CALCIUM absorption in the bones.

 

Calcium intake is recommended at 100-1200 mg daily, and choosing a supplement that includes vitamin D and possibly magnesium is a plus.

 

It is also believed that caffeine, soda, smoking, and alcohol REDUCE calcium absorption and can encourage the breakdown of bone.

 

Fish bone broth, fatty salmon, and sardines increase minerals in the body.

 

Although high in calcium, dairy is hard for the body to digest and absorb.

 

If natural calcium and vitamin D sources challenge you, you can look to fortified foods like alternative milk products (Almond, hemp, coconut, etc.), orange juice, and tofu.

 

Weight-bearing exercises promote the building of bone density.

 

Western herbs that increase bone density are Nettles, Oat Straw, Red Clover, Alfalfa, and Horsetail, and can be made into a daily tea to build bone density and ensure daily water intake. 

 

Ayurvedic herbal capsules are made with Kancanara Guggulu, Shilajit, Dashmoola, and Cinnamon, which are essential additions to your daily practice. Density is associated with osteopenia/osteoporosis, a bone disorder often called the "silent disease" because it develops slowly, without any noticeable symptoms, until a fracture occurs. It weakens bones, making them fragile and susceptible to fractures. It is a significant concern, particularly among the elderly.


Osteoporosis does not manifest with overt symptoms until a fracture occurs. Still, some warning signs include a loss of height, fragile bones resulting in breaks, back pain from vertebrae compression, stooped postures, muscle weakness, and reduced mobility.

Ayurveda views Osteoporosis as a Vata (air and ether) imbalance, where the qualities of Vata dosha become aggravated. This imbalance leads to weakened bone tissue and bone loss. Ayurvedic treatments aim to rebalance Vata and strengthen the bones naturally.


Considerations:


The diet should be centered on vegetables, dark green leaves, and plant proteins. Remember that high-protein diets can encourage the elimination of calcium, although most of us eat more than the recommended 4oz. Per day, it is sufficient.

 

Phytoestrogens, such as soy, beans, flax, and sesame, are also believed to assist with calcium absorption.

 

Eat brassica vegetables: kelp, leafy greens like dandelion, nettles, kale, the three chards, Chinese cabbage, bok choy, kale nettle, dandelion, broccoli, brussel sprouts, and seaweeds. Some recent information has stated that Spinach INHIBITS CALCIUM absorption in the bones.

 

Calcium intake is recommended at 100-1200 mg daily, and choosing a supplement that includes vitamin D and possibly magnesium is a plus.

 

It is also believed that caffeine, soda, smoking, and alcohol REDUCE calcium absorption and can encourage the breakdown of bone.

 

Fish bone broth, fatty salmon, and sardines increase minerals in the body.

 

Although high in calcium, dairy is hard for the body to digest and absorb.

 

If natural calcium and vitamin D sources challenge you, you can look to fortified foods like alternative milk products (Almond, hemp, coconut, etc.), orange juice, and tofu.

 

Weight-bearing exercises promote the building of bone density.

 

Western herbs that increase bone density are Nettles, Oat Straw, Red Clover, Alfalfa, and Horsetail, and can be made into a daily tea to build bone density and ensure daily water intake. 

 

Ayurvedic herbal capsules are made with Kancanara Guggulu, Shilajit, Dashmoola, and Cinnamon, which are essential additions to your daily practice.


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