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Halt Bone-Thinning Osteoporosis, Strengthen Your Bones, and Protect Your Mobility

[/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”66″][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”66″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column_text]Are you one of millions of Americans seeking to halt bone-thinning osteoporosis, strengthen your bones, and protect your mobility? According to the National Osteoporosis Foundation, there are 10 million Americans with osteoporosis, and an estimated 34 million at risk. Over one in four of these sufferers or potential sufferers are men. Osteoporosis is  characterized by low bone mass and deterioration of bone tissue. It’s typically only discovered when a low-trauma fracture occurs, as the sufferer’s weakened bones will become more susceptible to fractures of that kind. The hip, spine, wrist, and forearm are most at risk of osteoporotic fractures. Bone Makar, providers of a supplement which can substantially increase production of bone cells, has advice on what those at risk can do to preserve their bone strength.

Strengthen Your Bones

The best way to build strong bones is in childhood and adolescence. On average, a woman’s peak bone mass is largely decided by the age of 20. However, building strong bones can be done as an adult. Calcium and vitamin D supplements and weight-bearing exercises such as tennis, dancing, jogging, and weight training can be helpful in preserving bone health. That said, exercises that require bending forward at the waist, or twisting the spine (golf, sit-ups, and certain yoga exercises) should be avoided if you have osteoporosis.

Protect Your Mobility

Nutrition for healthy bones isn’t as simple as guzzling calcium supplements. In fact, overconsumption of calcium can have its own side effects. The way your body absorbs calcium means that you have to be careful not to overindulge. Additionally, excessive intake of coffee, soda, and salt contributes to bone loss. Much of what can be done to protect your mobility and stave off bone diseases comes from nutrition: instituting a healthier diet. However, it’s important to note that simply dropping body weight without increasing your activity level can actually increase your risk of osteoporosis. Exercise stimulates bone growth, and any weight loss program should include exercise in order to maintain bone density.

Other elements of your bone building strategy could include taking collagen supplements, magnesium, and zinc. Cashews, black beans, and avocados are an excellent source of magnesium, while zinc can be found in beef, shrimp, oysters, spinach, flax seeds, and pumpkin seeds. Collagen can be found in bone broth, fish skin and egg yolk, among other foods.

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Stop Osteoporosis

in its Tracks

[/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”66″][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”66″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column_text]These days, a bone density test is a sensible way of taking precautions over your potential osteoporosis. Bone densitometry (also known as dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry) produces pictures of the inside of the body. It typically is used on the lower spine and hips, as these are areas at particular risk of bone loss. Those who are at risk for osteoporosis are encouraged to ask for a bone density test:

  • Post-menopausal women not taking estrogen — around one in five American women over the age of 50 will develop osteoporosis.
  • Tall or thin post-menopausal women (over 5ft 7in, or less than 125lbs) — tall women are at increased risk of fracture, especially at the femoral neck. Thin women are correspondingly thin-boned and their low bone mass puts them at particularly high risk for osteoporosis.
  • Men with rheumatoid arthritis, chronic kidney or liver disease — there is a widely-documented link between rheumatoid arthritis and osteoporosis. Ongoing kidney and liver disease can mean that the body is less capable of processing calcium and the other minerals necessary for bone growth.
  • People on medications that may cause bone loss, such as Dilantin, high-dose thyroid replacement drugs, or Prednisone — certain drugs have been proven to put people at greater risk of osteoporosis. Dilantin is one of the most well-known, but there are others.
  • People with type 1 diabetes, liver disease, kidney disease, or family history of osteoporosis — type 1 diabetes can interfere with peak bone mass, as it afflicts adolescents when their bone is developing to its peak strength. This means it is easier for bones to degrade to the point of osteoporosis.
  • People with thyroid or parathyroid conditions — thyroid issues can interfere with bone replacement, which can affect bone density.
  • People with x-ray evidence of vertebral fracture, or fractures after only mild trauma — vertebrae are some of the most common bones to fracture and indicate osteoporosis.

Once you receive your test results and know that whether you have osteoporosis or osteopenia (the precursor to osteoporosis), you can take measures to limit their effects.

Halt Osteoporosis with Healthy Living

Heavy drinking, smoking, and second-hand smoking are all detrimental to bone health. If you have, or are at risk for osteoporosis, you should avoid these activities. A nutritious diet with adequate calcium and vitamin D intake is essential— this means that you must also avoid under-nutrition. Faddish, severe weight-loss diets are hazardous to your bone health. Past the age of 50, the maximum safe weight loss is one pound per week. Similarly, eating disorders can also put you at risk of many conditions including osteoporosis. 

When you are adopting a new exercise regime to protect your bone density, especially if you have previously been inactive, you should gradually increase your activity. Don’t throw yourself in at the deep end, or you will put yourself at risk of fracture. Start out with shorter workouts twice a week and slowly build up to 30 minutes of weight-bearing exercise a day.

Bone Makar for Bone Growth

Bone Makar is a nutraceutical product for bone growth made of a bioactive reagent found in berries and onions known as protocatechuate (PCA). Protocatechuate is capable of stimulating human mesenchymal stem cells, converting them to osteoblasts (bone-producing cells). Developed by Dr. Lanny Johnson, internationally recognized orthopedic surgeon, it is exclusively available through the Bone Makar website store, in sufficient bottles for a six-month supply. In addition to the dosage of PCA, Bone Makar also provides a small amount of calcium. Strengthen your bones and improve your quality of life by considering Bone Makar for your health today![/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]