Thursday, August 20, 2009

Osteoporosis, simple suggestions to build strong bones

How to get Strong Healthy Bones

What you eat affects your bones

What you eat has a major influence on your health. That principle is so simple and so logical that it is surprising the medical profession has had such a difficult time grasping it. The average doctor, despite having taken the Hippocratic oath, rejects the famous words proclaimed by Hippocrates: "Let your food be your medicine and let your medicine be your food."


Dr Jonathan V Wright, M.D, author of "Preventing & Reversing Osteoporosis" had this to say in his book, "A theme that keeps recurring in nutritional medicine is that degenerative diseases are caused, at least in part, by our modern diet, which contains too much sugar, fat, salt, refined flour, caffeine, alcohol, processed foods, and food additives. I routinely advise my patients, regardless of their specific medical problems, to try to clean up" their diet; that is, reduce their consumption of these junk foods" and to increase their intake of whole grains, fruits, vegetables, nuts and seeds, beans, and other unprocessed foods. The majority of people who follow that advice find that their health improves in some way. Many individuals report an increase in energy, less depression and anxiety, fewer headaches, better bowel and bladder function, and less fluid retention. They often sleep better, their joints do not hurt as much, and they are more alert and productive. Laboratory reports, such as serum cholesterol, triglycerides, liver enzymes, and uric acid also improve in many cases." The problem with the foods listed above is they rob your bones of calcium.
He also goes on to say, Considering that bone is a living tissue, just like the rest of your body, it is likely that what you put into your mouth will determine in part how strong your bones will be. Many people believe that, aside from it's calcium content, diet has little to do with osteoporosis. However, that assumption ignores the fact that bone tissue has diverse nutritional needs and engages in complex interactions with the rest of the body." Factors that may lead to Osteoporosis.


  • Decline in hormone production
    The fact that osteoporosis is far more common in women than men and that bone loss accelerates after menopause suggests that an age-related decline in female sex hormones plays an important role in the development of osteoporosis. This concept is supported by the observation that women whose ovaries have been surgically removed lose bone at an unusually rapid rate for about four to six years.

  • Malabsorption of Nutrients
    Due to our modern diets, many people suffer from digestive disorders, if you are not digesting and absorbing the nutrients from your food, you may not be getting the calcium you need. A highly superior     probiotic can help with digestion problems. I take Extreme Health Probiotics with 120 Billion Microorganisms and 12 species, this formula works in both the small and large intestine to maintain a healthy balance of good flora, supports a healthy urinary tract, maintains normal bowel function, and promotes healthy skin. Support your digestive system by restoring the nutrients that are destroyed by antibiotics, stress, diet, and today's hectic lifestyle. Click here to learn why you should consider taking a good probiotic. The reasons are vast.

  • Acidic/Alkaline Balance A Crucial Overlooked Factor
    An acidic body is our enemy. Many health conditions thrive in this environment. pH or Potential Hydrogen refers to the acid alkaline nature of chemicals. Our bodies function best in an alkaline state with a pH just above 7.0. An acidic body can cause a loss of calcium and damage bones. Many processed foods are acid producing that rob your bones of calcium. We will talk more about this important aspect of our health in future emails.

  • Other causes of Osteoporosis
    Osteoporosis can also occur in association with a number of endocrine conditions, including diabetes, thyrotoxicosis (overactive thyroid gland), Cushing's Syndrome (excessive secretion of adrenal hormones), and hyperparathyroidism (excessive secretion of parathy). Rheumatoid arthritis and chronic lung disease are also associated with an increased risk of osteoporosis. Certain prescription drugs may increase the likelihood of developing bone loss, these include adrenal corticosteroids (cortisone like drugs), anticonvulsants, anticoagulants, aluminum containing antacids, some cancer chemotherapy medications.

What are some ways that I can improve my bone density?

If you are looking for ways to improve your bone health, any or all of the suggestions below can help you improve the health of your bones and your entire system. Pick one thing you can do to improve your health, then build upon it, or if you are like me, when I decide to do something, I do it all! Try all of them and begin to see amazing improvements in health quickly.

At Advanced Alternatives Center we promote an all-natural approach to bone regeneration and repair that includes nutritional supplements, diet and exercise. You will find that each small life-supporting change builds on the others to help you build bone strength the way nature intended.



  • Walk 15 minutes twice a day
  • Include 1 cup of vegetables with every lunch
  • Eliminate or reduce your coffee intake
  • Eliminate or reduce carbonated beverages
  • Start drinking green tea as an alternative beverage. Not processed green tea from grocery stores, they have limited amounts of green tea and not much nutrition value. Most of them contain unhealthy sweeteners. An organic green tea can provide powerful antioxidant properties and valuable health benefits.
  • Consider yoga several times weekly, not only does it improve your balance and flexibility helping you to avoid falls, but it can help relieve stress and increase positive feelings making you feel more balanced and less stressed. Yoga offers fantastic health benefits both emotionally and physically.
  • Consider weight-bearing exercise, using even a small 2, 3 or 5 lb hand weight can significantly improve the health of your bones.
  • Get some daily sunshine for vitamin D: Many people use sunscreens daily over concerns about too much sun exposure causing skin cancer, there are also health risks associated with not getting enough sunshine. As with everything, it is a fine balance. If you do not get enough Vitamin D from sunshine, consider taking a Vitamin D Supplement. Most healthcare experts are now recommending 5000 IU daily.
  • Think Green, Dark Leafy Green: Many leafy green vegetables are not only excellent sources of calcium, they also contain many other vitamins and minerals needed to support calcium absorption and utilization. Leafy greens that are especially rich sources of calcium and other nutrients include collard leaves, kale, turnip greens and dandelion greens.
  • Consider taking Strontium: Strontium, element number 38 on the periodic table is one of the most abundant elements on the earth and has an affinity for bone tissue, tending to migrate to sites in bone where active remodeling is taking place. Studies show that strontium positively affects bone metabolism to promote bone formation and decrease bone resorption, leading to normalized bone density. It is important to also take adequate amounts of calcium when taking Strontium. Do not take Strontium and calcium at the same time as these minerals may compete with each other for absorption. Strontium can be taken with or without food.

Foods to Consider Avoiding

  • Protein intake should be moderate
  • Hydrogenated oils such as stick margarine, and when listed as an ingredient in foods
  • Heavily processed foods (processing may destroy important nutrients)
  • Sugar (a major bone robber) I consider sugar my personal enemy
  • Chocolate
  • Soft Drinks ( they contain excessive amounts of phosphorus, not to mention too much sugar and caffeine in most cases), inhibits calcium absorption
  • Caffeine (increases rate of calcium loss through the urine)

It's best to get calcium through foods. But if you already have Osteoporosis or Osteopenia that may be an indication that your body is either not getting enough calcium or you may not be absorbing the calcium that you are taking in. In this case, you might consider taking a calcium supplement such as Ezorb Calcium which is a highly absorbable form of calcium. Ezorb Calcium absorbs at a whopping 92%. Making sure that the calcium you are taking is actually getting absorbed into your body. Ezorb Calcium is excellent for bone, joint and muscle disorders. We have seen customers significantly increase bone density, reduce or completely eliminate pain due to bone spurs, fibromyalgia, arthritis, chronic bone, joint and muscle/nerve pain.

My Story

I have personally been taking Ezorb Calcium for about three years. I believe my series of declining health problems are related to having a hysterectomy at an early age. I began having bone, joint and muscle pain in my early 30's. I was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia, then in my mid 30's was diagnosed with Osteoporosis (already in the fracture zone), and in my early 40's was diagnosed with Osteoarthritis. The pain was intense throughout my entire body. I learned about Ezorb Calcium from my alternative healthcare doctor. After taking the First 3-Month Daily Dosage I finally began seeing improvements in my health. The pain lessened, the swelling in my joints lessened and the muscle pain from fibromyalgia was finally subsiding. I could finally get outside and work in my garden without suffering from pain for three days. I absolutely just could not be without my Ezorb Calcium, it has truly enriched my life and allowed me to continue an active lifestyle and do the things I love to do. Tanya M Beck


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