Treatment for People Suffering From Osteoporosis

Osteoporosis is a bone disorder, a condition when your bones become weak and fragile with a higher risk of fractures. The most common fractures occur in the hip, spine and wrist. Osteoporosis causes great suffering, especially in the case of hip fracture, which reduces the person’s ability to move around and can even cause death. This condition is more common in women than in men

Natural treatments for osteoporosis

The best treatment for osteoporosis is weight control. This condition is more common among obese women, and the only remedy is to lose weight by exercising for at least 30 minutes everyday. Take plenty of calcium, and vitamin D, in your diet. Take calcium tablets and foods rich in calcium.

Ayurvedic home remedies for osteoporosis treatment

• A spoon of honey everyday is a good treatment for osteoporosis.
• If you are suffering from osteoporosis, have a lot of dairy products
• A cup of tea taken everyday is also good treatment for osteoporosis.  Dandelion tea is also good as it builds bone density.
• A handful of sesame seeds taken everyday or almonds soaked overnight in goats or cows milk are also good as they are rich in calcium
• High amounts of soy products are also good
• Brussels sprouts contain vitamin K and are also a good remedy
• Manganese rich foods like spinach, pineapple, nuts, whole wheat etc. are also a good remedy

Medications in osteoporosis treatment

Bisphosphonates – increases bone density and slows down bone thinning.
Raloxifene – reduces bone thinning and increases bone thickness.
Calcitonin – regulates calcium level and slows the rate of bone thinning.
Parathyroid hormone – an injection used in the treatment of acute osteoporosis.
Estrogen – helps to prevent bone loss and reduces risk of fracture.

Homeopathic treatments for osteoporosis

Calcarea carbonica – is a remedy used to treat osteoporosis in women.
Calcarea phosphorica – is also recommended for women suffering from osteoporosis.
Symphytum – is recommended for treating fractures that might occur due to osteoporosis.

Yoga poses for osteoporosis

Recently physicians have found out that yoga poses not only prevents the condition of osteoporosis, but also builds and strengthens the bones. Some of them are; The Thrikonasana Pose, Upward Facing Dog pose, Downward Facing Dog pose, Janusirsasana Pose, Paschimottanasana Pose and Jathara Parivartanasana Pose.

Intake enough calcium and build up strong bones by the age of 30, so that you can avoid the condition of osteoporosis at a later stage and lead a healthy life.

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