If you checked three of more of the statements in the Osteoporosis Screening Questionnaire, you are at risk for osteoporosis. To verify with testing, we recommend the Bone Resorption Assessment to establish a baseline by which to measure the effectiveness of bone support therapies and identify your current rate of bone loss.
There are two ways to reduce your risk of osteoporosis:
- Maximize your peak bone mass.
- Minimize age-related bone loss.
1. Maximize your peak bone mass
At about age 30 you achieve your peak bone mass – the greatest bone density you will achieve in your lifetime. By maximizing your peak bone mass, you ensure the greatest protection possible against the natural bone loss that concurs with age. In other words, the more bone you have at 30, the more you will have at 80!
2. Minimize age-related bone loss.
Until about age 30 you build and store bone efficiently. Then, as part of the aging process, the rate of bone loss begins to exceed the rate of bone building. The good news is that even if you already have osteoporosis you can dramatically slow your rate of bone loss, and in some cases even improve your bone density, by following the recommendations below. It’s never too late to do something about bone loss!
Choose a proven, safe, all-natural approach to Maximize Peak Bone Mass and Minimize Age-Related Bone Loss
1) Take MCHC (microcrystalline hydroxyapatite concentrate) for comprehensive bone nourishment. Wellness Essentials for Women Prime contains everything a woman needs to help preserve and even regenerate the bone matrix, helping to improve bone density.
2) Increase your intake of green, leafy vegetables; legumes, nuts and seeds; whole, fresh foods; and/or yogurt. These foods are great, natural sources of calcium.
3) Avoid excess alcohol and caffeine consumption. These lower the amount of calcium in your body and may reduce bone formation.
4) Reduce excessive protein intake.
5) Don’t smoke – tobacco use is associated with weak bones. Try Lobelia Tincture to help you quit.
6) Avoid aluminum cookware and aluminum-containing antacids. Aluminum can displace calcium in the body.
7) Include regular weight-bearing exercise such as walking, biking, aerobics or weight-lifting into your daily schedule.
