Hello everyone, Today I will blog about a totally different topic rather than the regular product reviews. I received a newsletter from Himalaya Herbals about "Osteoporosis" which educated me a lot about the silent disease. Mostly women are prone to this disease and hence after a certain age we need to take care of a few things in order to keep this disease at bay.
Below is the Newsletter about Osteoporosis which I like to share with you all. I hope you all will find it helpful.....
Five Myths
about Osteoporosis:
MYTH-Osteoporosis is a ‘natural' disease
that comes with age.
FACT- While osteoporosis is a disease that does affects the
older population at large, it can be prevented by proper diet, exercise and
medical attention. It is very important to diagnose and treat the disease.
MYTH- too young to get osteoporosis.
FACT-It is a common myth that only ‘little old ladies' get
osteoporosis. Young people need to ensure that they regularly take calcium
supplements to build bone mass now. A good lifestyle can cut down the risk of
osteoporosis by as much as 50%.
MYTH- is not a serious condition.
FACT-The
consequences of osteoporosis are extremely painful, which can lead to death. A
substantial percentage of those who fracture their hips die due to surgical
complications conducted to repair the fracture. More than half who survive a
hip fracture cannot move easily for the rest of their lives.
MYTH-Once I get
osteoporosis, I can't do anything about it.
FACT-The
consequences of osteoporosis are extremely painful, which can lead to death. A
substantial percentage of those who fracture their hips die due to surgical
complications conducted to repair the fracture. More than half who survive a
hip fracture cannot move easily for the rest of their lives.
MYTH-I'll know if
I have osteoporosis.
FACT-Osteoporosis
is referred to as the ‘silent disease', which progresses over time, without
symptoms until a fracture occurs. Diagnosis is of utmost importance.
7 Ways to Keep Osteoporosis at Bay:
• Eat a calcium-rich diet, which
includes milk, yoghurt, cheese, broccoli, spinach and soy products.
• It has been revealed that Vitamin D
stimulates the absorption of calcium into the body. So ensure that you are
exposed to some sunshine everyday!
• The acid in soft drinks washes the
enamel off teeth and depletes calcium from bones. Reduce your intake of soda
beverages.
• Avoid alcohol, coffee and smoking.
These have been linked to bone disorders like osteoporosis.
• Strengthening and weight bearing exercises
are a good way to keep your bones healthy. Ensure that you get adequate
exercise each day.
• Drink green tea! Green tea, full of
antioxidants, helps in building bone mineral density.Eat unpurified or natural salts, which is rich in vital
trace elements
Ayurveda for Osteoporosis:
According to the traditional Indian
system of medicine Ayurveda, osteoporosis is a vata disorder. This is an
element or a dosha, which is condensed from element or space. Ancient
texts claim that bones become porous due to an excess of air and ether, which
results in this particular health condition.
To balance the vata dosha or to treat osteoporosis,
Ayurveda recommends herbs like ginger, long pepper and cinnamon. For menopausal
women, red pepper, parsley, sage and fennel-rich diet is advised to retain bone
mineral density.
Treating Osteoporosis:
Drawing from Ayurvedic texts, at Himalaya, we have
developed a range of herbal drugs for the treatment of osteoporosis:
Reosto restores bone mass and increases the mineral content in bones.
It also alleviates associated pain with osteoporosis. Containing
naturally-forming calcium, Resosto helps in maintaining healthy bone structure.
Osteoporosis is common in older
women, who are suffering from menopause. Himalaya's Menosan helps in
postmenopausal symptoms, of which brittle bones due to bone tissue degeneration
is a major concern.
Geriforte helps in early new bone deposition by formation of callus
formation in osteoporosis. It is known to promote cellular regeneration.
I am sure you all must be knowing someone who is affected by this disease... Did you find this information helpful ????
