Archive for November, 2008
Dealing With Osteoporosis
Friday, November 28th, 2008
Sharon Hopkins asked:
- Women are more prone to osteoporosis than men.
- Increasing age
- Hereditary
- Low estrogen and testosterone level in women and men respectively.
- Thin and frail body structure or suffering from anorexia nervosa
- Calcium and vitamin D deficiency
- Lack of exercise
- Smoking and drinking alcohol has adverse effects on the bone density.
- Use of certain medication or drugs
Remedies for Osteoporosis
Eat a healthy diet which includes plenty of calcium and vitamin D. Exercise regularly and cut down on alcohol and cigarettes. For good source of calcium have low-fat milk, yoghurt, cheese, orange juice, green leafy vegetable like spinach, cereals and breads.
A twenty minute walk three to four times a week may help you tremendously. You can also go biking, swimming or join aerobic dancing classes to improve the bone condition. Engage in weight-bearing exercises as these help in strengthening the bones. If you have a swimming pool or a beach around your house, go walking in chest deep water for 30 minutes at least three days a week. This prevents stress on your bones hence there is less erosion.
A cup of milk has 100 international units of vitamin D. Four cups a day could be your daily dose of vitamin D. Studies have also shown that post-menopausal women can have supplements containing manganese (5 mg/day), copper (2.5 mg/day), and zinc (15 mg/day) in combination with a calcium supplement (1,000 mg/day). It is termed to be more effective than having the calcium supplement alone.
Consume less salt and avoid food products which have more than 300 milligrams of salt per serving. Stay away from carbonated beverages like cola and soft drinks. The phosphoric acid present in carbonated drinks contains phosphorus, which if had in excess, can cause elimination of calcium from the body.
Studies have shown that vitamin K is very useful in maintaining healthy bones. It is found in green, leafy vegetables such as broccoli, Brussels sprouts, collard greens, lettuce and spinach. You can also consume vitamin K supplements.
If you want to increase calcium content include Parmesan cheese in your diet. To lessen fat intake and increase calcium, add powdered non-fat dry milk powder in soups, casseroles and other beverages. Some of the food products that promote healthy bones are avocado, black pepper, cabbage, cod liver oil, Dandelion, garlic, onions, Parsley, Pigweed and Horse tail. Eating pineapple also prevents bone fractures due to the presence of manganese in pineapple.
Warning: The reader of this article should exercise all precautionary measures while following instructions on the home remedies from this article. Avoid using any of these products if you are allergic to it. The responsibility lies with the reader and not with the site or the writer.
Vicki
- Women are more prone to osteoporosis than men.
- Increasing age
- Hereditary
- Low estrogen and testosterone level in women and men respectively.
- Thin and frail body structure or suffering from anorexia nervosa
- Calcium and vitamin D deficiency
- Lack of exercise
- Smoking and drinking alcohol has adverse effects on the bone density.
- Use of certain medication or drugs
Remedies for Osteoporosis
Eat a healthy diet which includes plenty of calcium and vitamin D. Exercise regularly and cut down on alcohol and cigarettes. For good source of calcium have low-fat milk, yoghurt, cheese, orange juice, green leafy vegetable like spinach, cereals and breads.
A twenty minute walk three to four times a week may help you tremendously. You can also go biking, swimming or join aerobic dancing classes to improve the bone condition. Engage in weight-bearing exercises as these help in strengthening the bones. If you have a swimming pool or a beach around your house, go walking in chest deep water for 30 minutes at least three days a week. This prevents stress on your bones hence there is less erosion.
A cup of milk has 100 international units of vitamin D. Four cups a day could be your daily dose of vitamin D. Studies have also shown that post-menopausal women can have supplements containing manganese (5 mg/day), copper (2.5 mg/day), and zinc (15 mg/day) in combination with a calcium supplement (1,000 mg/day). It is termed to be more effective than having the calcium supplement alone.
Consume less salt and avoid food products which have more than 300 milligrams of salt per serving. Stay away from carbonated beverages like cola and soft drinks. The phosphoric acid present in carbonated drinks contains phosphorus, which if had in excess, can cause elimination of calcium from the body.
Studies have shown that vitamin K is very useful in maintaining healthy bones. It is found in green, leafy vegetables such as broccoli, Brussels sprouts, collard greens, lettuce and spinach. You can also consume vitamin K supplements.
If you want to increase calcium content include Parmesan cheese in your diet. To lessen fat intake and increase calcium, add powdered non-fat dry milk powder in soups, casseroles and other beverages. Some of the food products that promote healthy bones are avocado, black pepper, cabbage, cod liver oil, Dandelion, garlic, onions, Parsley, Pigweed and Horse tail. Eating pineapple also prevents bone fractures due to the presence of manganese in pineapple.
Warning: The reader of this article should exercise all precautionary measures while following instructions on the home remedies from this article. Avoid using any of these products if you are allergic to it. The responsibility lies with the reader and not with the site or the writer.
Vicki
does anyone know what kind of exercise i can do for osteoporosis?
Thursday, November 27th, 2008
why do osteoporosis happen more likely in women?
Monday, November 24th, 2008
Pah asked:
Why do women with osteoporosis more likely suffer from a hip dislocation than a shoulder dislocation? Why?
Why do women with osteoporosis more likely suffer from a hip dislocation than a shoulder dislocation? Why?
is there something about women that causes them to have this type of disease?
Jean
At what age does osteoporosis starts to occur?
Monday, November 24th, 2008
Fight Colorectal Cancer And Osteoporosis With Vitamin D
Sunday, November 23rd, 2008
Lee Dobbins asked:
Vitamin D or Cholecalciferol is an important fat soluble vitamin that can help lower your risk of osteoporosis and colorectal cancer. While you can get this vitamin from some foods the best way to get it is by getting out in the sun! your body can actually make this vitamin on its own with exposure to sunlight. Now this doesn’t mean that you should go bake in the sun because then you increase your risk of skin cancer. Just 10 or 15 minutes of exposure (without any sunscreen) to sunlight a day can be enough to get your body to make this vital vitamin.
Vitamin D is a fat soluble vitamin which means that the body can store it up and draw on those stores later on if need be. This also means, that you can get too much of it and this can cause problems such as kidney stones, over calcification of bones and teeth, and may cause calcium deposits which can harden arteries.
This vitamin plays a vital role your body and helps it absorb calcium which, as we all know, keep your bones strong. Therefore, getting enough Vitamin D is an important way to ward off osteoporosis as well as joint damage. This vitamin is said to help control back pain and the effects of arthritis. Your body also needs this vitamin to absorb phosphorus.
Recent studies are showing that Vitamin D can be an effective way to protect yourself against colorectal cancer as well as some types of auto immune diseases. Studies are still in the early stage but show promise for this important vitamin.
Getting Enough Vitamin D
The RDA or recommended daily intake of vitamin D for adults is 200 to 400 international units (IU) per day. if you are 50 to 70 years old you want to be at the high end and take 400 IU. individuals over 70 should get 600 IU each day.
These days most milk is fortified with Vitamin D and this is a great source because you will be getting calcium along with your vitamin D and since this important vitamin helps your body absorb calcium it’s a match made in heaven. Other sources include foods that are high in omega-3 fatty acids like tuna, salmon, mackerel and sardines as well as organ meats, egg yolks, butter and dairy products that have full fat. If you don’t eat enough of these foods, you might consider taking cod liver oil.
Vitamin D Deficiency
Most people have heard of rickets but probably think that this disease is from olden times and doesn’t happen anymore. Unfortunately it’s beginning to show up again and children that do not get enough vitamin D. Symptoms of this disease include soft bones and abnormally developed bones. babies that don’t get enough vitamin D may have a condition where bones don’t harden. The results of these diseases is stunted growth, bowed legs and bone pain.
In older adults of vitamin D deficiency can cause osteoporosis which weakens your bones. it’s important to note that vitamin D is absorbed in the small intestine so any diseases that affect staff such as problems with the gallbladder, intestines, liver or pancreas can block the absorption and lead to deficiencies.
Melinda
Vitamin D or Cholecalciferol is an important fat soluble vitamin that can help lower your risk of osteoporosis and colorectal cancer. While you can get this vitamin from some foods the best way to get it is by getting out in the sun! your body can actually make this vitamin on its own with exposure to sunlight. Now this doesn’t mean that you should go bake in the sun because then you increase your risk of skin cancer. Just 10 or 15 minutes of exposure (without any sunscreen) to sunlight a day can be enough to get your body to make this vital vitamin.
Vitamin D is a fat soluble vitamin which means that the body can store it up and draw on those stores later on if need be. This also means, that you can get too much of it and this can cause problems such as kidney stones, over calcification of bones and teeth, and may cause calcium deposits which can harden arteries.
This vitamin plays a vital role your body and helps it absorb calcium which, as we all know, keep your bones strong. Therefore, getting enough Vitamin D is an important way to ward off osteoporosis as well as joint damage. This vitamin is said to help control back pain and the effects of arthritis. Your body also needs this vitamin to absorb phosphorus.
Recent studies are showing that Vitamin D can be an effective way to protect yourself against colorectal cancer as well as some types of auto immune diseases. Studies are still in the early stage but show promise for this important vitamin.
Getting Enough Vitamin D
The RDA or recommended daily intake of vitamin D for adults is 200 to 400 international units (IU) per day. if you are 50 to 70 years old you want to be at the high end and take 400 IU. individuals over 70 should get 600 IU each day.
These days most milk is fortified with Vitamin D and this is a great source because you will be getting calcium along with your vitamin D and since this important vitamin helps your body absorb calcium it’s a match made in heaven. Other sources include foods that are high in omega-3 fatty acids like tuna, salmon, mackerel and sardines as well as organ meats, egg yolks, butter and dairy products that have full fat. If you don’t eat enough of these foods, you might consider taking cod liver oil.
Vitamin D Deficiency
Most people have heard of rickets but probably think that this disease is from olden times and doesn’t happen anymore. Unfortunately it’s beginning to show up again and children that do not get enough vitamin D. Symptoms of this disease include soft bones and abnormally developed bones. babies that don’t get enough vitamin D may have a condition where bones don’t harden. The results of these diseases is stunted growth, bowed legs and bone pain.
In older adults of vitamin D deficiency can cause osteoporosis which weakens your bones. it’s important to note that vitamin D is absorbed in the small intestine so any diseases that affect staff such as problems with the gallbladder, intestines, liver or pancreas can block the absorption and lead to deficiencies.
Melinda
Is a woman who has breast-fed her children more likely to develop osteoporosis as a woman who has not?
Thursday, November 20th, 2008
doormouse28 asked:
Special attention please to number of children and amount of time nursed. (example 6 weeks versus 2 years)2 quick answers though,1) yes most babies do have teeth prior to age one2)very Carefully
Frank
Special attention please to number of children and amount of time nursed. (example 6 weeks versus 2 years)2 quick answers though,1) yes most babies do have teeth prior to age one2)very Carefully
Frank
Facts You Need to Know About Osteoporosis
Wednesday, November 19th, 2008
John Russell asked:
Many health articles indicate that the first time a person realizes that they have osteoporosis is when a fracture occurs, often without a slip or fall. As these symptoms do not usually occur at the early stage of the condition, it is sometimes difficult to detect.
What is Osteoporosis?
Most health articles describe osteoporosis as a condition that causes thinning of weakening of the density of bone mass. Often covered in menopause information, osteoporosis means a person will have weaker bones and a higher risk of bone fracture. It is not arthritis, which leads to problems in joints due to cartilage wear. Rather, it is a problem of the bone and its ability to support the weight of your body.
Menopause information further says there are two main categories of osteoporosis - Type 1 and Type II. Type I occurs in post-menopausal women and is caused by estrogen deficiency. Type II is due to aging and calcium deficiency over long periods of time. While generally assumed they are typical menopause symptoms, Type II occurs in both men and women.
What it the cause?
Both men and women reach their peak bone mass in the third decade of life. After that, bone mass gradually and steadily decreases. In pregnant and lactating women, the rate of bone mass will temporarily decrease when the increased calcium demands of pregnancy or breast-feeding are not met by increased dietary intake of calcium. Menopause symptoms also show a significant decrease of bone mass in the immediate post-menopausal period.
Women are especially prone to developing thin bones because they don’t develop as much bone while younger and the rate of bone loss in women is greater than men. Because of this, health articles indicate age and gender are the most important risk factors for developing osteoporosis.
Other important risk factors that may contribute to developing osteoporosis include northern European ancestry, hypothyroidism, anti-convulsive medications, and a sedentary lifestyle. Americans are especially prone - the exact cause of this is not known. We do know that this is not entirely related to ancestry as studies have shown that individuals that integrate into the United States from other countries develop an American’s higher risk of osteoporosis.
How is osteoporosis diagnosed?
The most useful test is called bone densitmetry or dexa scan. While this test does require special equipment, it was proven safe, however, exposes the patient to small amounts of radiation that is useful for detecting early osteoporosis.
What is the Treatment?
There are three major treatments, which include exercise, nutrition supplementation (up to 1500 mg. of calcium supplement daily), and medication. Since often included in menopause symptoms, hormonal replacement therapy, or HRT, helps maintain and potentially increase bone mass after menopause. While there are other side effects to HRT, such as uterine and breast cancer, blood clots, and strokes, estrogen (or HRT therapy) may be effective.
In summary, it is of the utmost importance that all individuals (especially women) remain active to help maintain strong bones. Even simple forms of exercise, like walking or aerobics, help significantly. Maintaining adequate calcium intake and potentially HRT should be considered.
Sandra
Many health articles indicate that the first time a person realizes that they have osteoporosis is when a fracture occurs, often without a slip or fall. As these symptoms do not usually occur at the early stage of the condition, it is sometimes difficult to detect.
What is Osteoporosis?
Most health articles describe osteoporosis as a condition that causes thinning of weakening of the density of bone mass. Often covered in menopause information, osteoporosis means a person will have weaker bones and a higher risk of bone fracture. It is not arthritis, which leads to problems in joints due to cartilage wear. Rather, it is a problem of the bone and its ability to support the weight of your body.
Menopause information further says there are two main categories of osteoporosis - Type 1 and Type II. Type I occurs in post-menopausal women and is caused by estrogen deficiency. Type II is due to aging and calcium deficiency over long periods of time. While generally assumed they are typical menopause symptoms, Type II occurs in both men and women.
What it the cause?
Both men and women reach their peak bone mass in the third decade of life. After that, bone mass gradually and steadily decreases. In pregnant and lactating women, the rate of bone mass will temporarily decrease when the increased calcium demands of pregnancy or breast-feeding are not met by increased dietary intake of calcium. Menopause symptoms also show a significant decrease of bone mass in the immediate post-menopausal period.
Women are especially prone to developing thin bones because they don’t develop as much bone while younger and the rate of bone loss in women is greater than men. Because of this, health articles indicate age and gender are the most important risk factors for developing osteoporosis.
Other important risk factors that may contribute to developing osteoporosis include northern European ancestry, hypothyroidism, anti-convulsive medications, and a sedentary lifestyle. Americans are especially prone - the exact cause of this is not known. We do know that this is not entirely related to ancestry as studies have shown that individuals that integrate into the United States from other countries develop an American’s higher risk of osteoporosis.
How is osteoporosis diagnosed?
The most useful test is called bone densitmetry or dexa scan. While this test does require special equipment, it was proven safe, however, exposes the patient to small amounts of radiation that is useful for detecting early osteoporosis.
What is the Treatment?
There are three major treatments, which include exercise, nutrition supplementation (up to 1500 mg. of calcium supplement daily), and medication. Since often included in menopause symptoms, hormonal replacement therapy, or HRT, helps maintain and potentially increase bone mass after menopause. While there are other side effects to HRT, such as uterine and breast cancer, blood clots, and strokes, estrogen (or HRT therapy) may be effective.
In summary, it is of the utmost importance that all individuals (especially women) remain active to help maintain strong bones. Even simple forms of exercise, like walking or aerobics, help significantly. Maintaining adequate calcium intake and potentially HRT should be considered.
Sandra
Acid Reflux Medication Can Increase Your Risk of Osteoporosis
Tuesday, November 18th, 2008
Kirsten Whittaker asked:
Choosing the right acid reflux medication for your needs isn’t always easy. After all, there are many causes and symptoms to consider. Furthermore, you need to find the right one that works for you. And that process just got more challenging as researchers have found that some heartburn drugs put users at a greater risk of osteoporosis.
Osteoporosis is a condition where the bones begin to lose their density (bone mineral density or BMD), placing the sufferer at increased risk of a fracture or break. It’s a condition that typically occurs as we age when the body is less able to regenerate healthy new bone.
Although it may not look it, bone is actually living tissue that is constantly renewing itself. It’s made up of a hard outer shell that contains collagen, minerals and blood vessels, as well as a softer core of bone marrow.
Bones are kept healthy and renewed by a supply of proteins and minerals absorbed from the blood, including calcium.
Specifically, it is proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) among the commonly prescribed acid reflux medications that put people at a higher risk of osteoporosis, according to a 2008 Canadian study. Proton pump inhibitors are drugs that stop the production of hydrochloric acid in the stomach in order to reduce damage caused by acid reflux or GERD.
The study examined 63,000 people aged fifty or older and looked into their medical records, prescription records, and other relevant elements. Among the group, 15,300 had fractures from osteoporosis, including those of the hip, spine, and wrist.
The participants in the study who had histories of fractures from osteoporosis were almost two times more likely to have used proton pump inhibitors for a minimum of seven years in comparison with other study participants. And sixty two percent of those participants in the study with hip fractures had used proton pump inhibitors for a minimum of five years. However, there was no evidence that the short-term use of proton pump inhibitors would increase the risk of osteoporosis-related fractures.
It should be noted that it is not the proton pump inhibitors that actually cause the fractures.
The study showed only that there is a link between the acid reflux medication and fractures due to osteoporosis. The researchers believe that as the PPI’s block the stomach’s hydrochloric acid, the body’s ability to absorb calcium may be impaired, leading to - or worsening - osteoporosis. However, more study is required to either prove or disprove this hypothesis.
Though the precise link between the long-term use of proton pump inhibitors and osteoporosis-related fractures has yet to be determined, there is enough evidence that should encourage you to discuss the risk of osteoporosis and related fractures with your doctor before starting to use proton pump inhibitors - especially over a longer period of time. Commonly prescribed PPI acid reflux medication includes: Prisolex, Aciphex, Nexium, Protonix, and Prevacid.
If you’re currently prescribed a PPI to control acid reflux it important to continue with your medication unless otherwise advised by a medical professional. If you have concerns over the long term use of PPI’s then raise your concerns at your next doctors visit.
When you speak with your doctor, you will need to work together to decide whether the benefits of taking PPIs outweigh the risk of osteoporosis-related fractures. You may decide to take proton pump inhibitors as a temporary acid reflux medication while other potential life changes or drugs are decided upon.
Those who are most at risk of being effected by this issue are people who are taking or who are about to begin taking PPIs and either have osteoporosis or are at risk of the disease.
Less powerful acid reflux medication may be a better solution for these people. For example, histamine blockers (also known as H2 anatgonists) are able to effectively treat GERD and its related symptoms. Though they are often less effective than proton pump inhibitors, they are not linked to osteoporosis fractures when used over the long term.
Alternatively you may wish to do away with acid reflux medication altogether (don’t forget to speak to your doctor first). This approach is successful for many thousands of people who rely on nothing more than small changes in their diet and some simple home remedies to keep symptoms at bay.
Kevin
Choosing the right acid reflux medication for your needs isn’t always easy. After all, there are many causes and symptoms to consider. Furthermore, you need to find the right one that works for you. And that process just got more challenging as researchers have found that some heartburn drugs put users at a greater risk of osteoporosis.
Osteoporosis is a condition where the bones begin to lose their density (bone mineral density or BMD), placing the sufferer at increased risk of a fracture or break. It’s a condition that typically occurs as we age when the body is less able to regenerate healthy new bone.
Although it may not look it, bone is actually living tissue that is constantly renewing itself. It’s made up of a hard outer shell that contains collagen, minerals and blood vessels, as well as a softer core of bone marrow.
Bones are kept healthy and renewed by a supply of proteins and minerals absorbed from the blood, including calcium.
Specifically, it is proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) among the commonly prescribed acid reflux medications that put people at a higher risk of osteoporosis, according to a 2008 Canadian study. Proton pump inhibitors are drugs that stop the production of hydrochloric acid in the stomach in order to reduce damage caused by acid reflux or GERD.
The study examined 63,000 people aged fifty or older and looked into their medical records, prescription records, and other relevant elements. Among the group, 15,300 had fractures from osteoporosis, including those of the hip, spine, and wrist.
The participants in the study who had histories of fractures from osteoporosis were almost two times more likely to have used proton pump inhibitors for a minimum of seven years in comparison with other study participants. And sixty two percent of those participants in the study with hip fractures had used proton pump inhibitors for a minimum of five years. However, there was no evidence that the short-term use of proton pump inhibitors would increase the risk of osteoporosis-related fractures.
It should be noted that it is not the proton pump inhibitors that actually cause the fractures.
The study showed only that there is a link between the acid reflux medication and fractures due to osteoporosis. The researchers believe that as the PPI’s block the stomach’s hydrochloric acid, the body’s ability to absorb calcium may be impaired, leading to - or worsening - osteoporosis. However, more study is required to either prove or disprove this hypothesis.
Though the precise link between the long-term use of proton pump inhibitors and osteoporosis-related fractures has yet to be determined, there is enough evidence that should encourage you to discuss the risk of osteoporosis and related fractures with your doctor before starting to use proton pump inhibitors - especially over a longer period of time. Commonly prescribed PPI acid reflux medication includes: Prisolex, Aciphex, Nexium, Protonix, and Prevacid.
If you’re currently prescribed a PPI to control acid reflux it important to continue with your medication unless otherwise advised by a medical professional. If you have concerns over the long term use of PPI’s then raise your concerns at your next doctors visit.
When you speak with your doctor, you will need to work together to decide whether the benefits of taking PPIs outweigh the risk of osteoporosis-related fractures. You may decide to take proton pump inhibitors as a temporary acid reflux medication while other potential life changes or drugs are decided upon.
Those who are most at risk of being effected by this issue are people who are taking or who are about to begin taking PPIs and either have osteoporosis or are at risk of the disease.
Less powerful acid reflux medication may be a better solution for these people. For example, histamine blockers (also known as H2 anatgonists) are able to effectively treat GERD and its related symptoms. Though they are often less effective than proton pump inhibitors, they are not linked to osteoporosis fractures when used over the long term.
Alternatively you may wish to do away with acid reflux medication altogether (don’t forget to speak to your doctor first). This approach is successful for many thousands of people who rely on nothing more than small changes in their diet and some simple home remedies to keep symptoms at bay.
Kevin
Osteoporosis and Diabetes: a Match Made From Hell
Monday, November 17th, 2008
Sharon Bell asked:
More than forty million Americans risk having a disease called osteoporosis; and more than half of this number is composed of women. This condition is mainly characterized by weak and thinning bone structures. People who are suffering from osteoporosis are more susceptible to having fractures and could end up becoming permanently disabled.
There are several factors that can bring about osteoporosis. One’s predisposition to experience drastic bone loss includes heredity, age, and even gender. But anybody can acquire the disease on account of mineral deficiency, sedentary lifestyle, and also bad habits like smoking and alcoholism.
Generally speaking, you can avoid osteoporosis if you are fortunate enough to detect it in the early stages and if you start to live a healthier lifestyle. However, there are times when osteoporosis can progress in your body not because of the factors mentioned above, but rather because of other diseases. And one of the major health conditions that can bring about osteoporosis is diabetes.
You may have heard about diabetes. Basically it is a malfunction in your body’s metabolic process. You see, your body effects a chemical change in the food that you eat; through this, food is converted into glucose and other nutrients that can be utilized by all the cells in your body. But before such glucose and nutrients can enter your cells, a hormone called insulin must be around to regulate the absorption rate of your cells.
When you have diabetes, your system creates very little or no insulin at all. When this happens, your body is unable to absorb glucose and other nutrients at the cellular level. The next thing you know is your cells are starving and you feel weaker as your main energy source, that is glucose and nutrients, is excreted from the body as wastes.
The Diabetic Connection
Studies have shown that diabetes is definitely associated with having weaker bone structures. One of the reasons for this is the fact that insulin is among the hormones responsible for stronger and denser bones. So naturally, having problems with your insulin production will negatively affect your body’s bone-building abilities and the quality of your bone tissues as well.
Take the case of someone who is suffering from Type 1 diabetes. This type of diabetes can begin to strike during childhood years and so there is a high possibility that a diabetic under this category may be experiencing osteoporosis too.
Experts say that the body’s bone mass density is at its highest level during the age of 30. Hence, if your body’s ability to build bones has been jeopardized since childhood, you may have attained a very low bone mass density; and that makes you a candidate for osteoporosis.
Suffering from diabetes also entails symptoms that can further increase your risk of bone loss. Poor eyesight and nerve disorders that are common to diabetes patients have been linked to bad falls and bumps that lead to bone fractures. Having broken bones while your body is having a hard time rebuilding them is definitely bad news for you.
Being overweight can also contribute to the weakening of the bones. Unnecessary pressure is applied to the bone structures, especially in the joints, when someone is beyond his or her normal body weight. This is critical for people who have Type 2 diabetes because, for the most part, patients under this category are also obese.
It is true that diabetes and osteoporosis are two different health conditions. But suffering from diabetes can greatly increase your risk of having osteoporosis. If you think you are diabetic, you should consult with your doctor immediately. As for bone problems, the best thing that you can do is increase the level of important bone minerals in your body. There are products that are especially formulated for your bones, just like Osteozyne. Click on www.osteozyne.com for more details.
Ronald
More than forty million Americans risk having a disease called osteoporosis; and more than half of this number is composed of women. This condition is mainly characterized by weak and thinning bone structures. People who are suffering from osteoporosis are more susceptible to having fractures and could end up becoming permanently disabled.
There are several factors that can bring about osteoporosis. One’s predisposition to experience drastic bone loss includes heredity, age, and even gender. But anybody can acquire the disease on account of mineral deficiency, sedentary lifestyle, and also bad habits like smoking and alcoholism.
Generally speaking, you can avoid osteoporosis if you are fortunate enough to detect it in the early stages and if you start to live a healthier lifestyle. However, there are times when osteoporosis can progress in your body not because of the factors mentioned above, but rather because of other diseases. And one of the major health conditions that can bring about osteoporosis is diabetes.
You may have heard about diabetes. Basically it is a malfunction in your body’s metabolic process. You see, your body effects a chemical change in the food that you eat; through this, food is converted into glucose and other nutrients that can be utilized by all the cells in your body. But before such glucose and nutrients can enter your cells, a hormone called insulin must be around to regulate the absorption rate of your cells.
When you have diabetes, your system creates very little or no insulin at all. When this happens, your body is unable to absorb glucose and other nutrients at the cellular level. The next thing you know is your cells are starving and you feel weaker as your main energy source, that is glucose and nutrients, is excreted from the body as wastes.
The Diabetic Connection
Studies have shown that diabetes is definitely associated with having weaker bone structures. One of the reasons for this is the fact that insulin is among the hormones responsible for stronger and denser bones. So naturally, having problems with your insulin production will negatively affect your body’s bone-building abilities and the quality of your bone tissues as well.
Take the case of someone who is suffering from Type 1 diabetes. This type of diabetes can begin to strike during childhood years and so there is a high possibility that a diabetic under this category may be experiencing osteoporosis too.
Experts say that the body’s bone mass density is at its highest level during the age of 30. Hence, if your body’s ability to build bones has been jeopardized since childhood, you may have attained a very low bone mass density; and that makes you a candidate for osteoporosis.
Suffering from diabetes also entails symptoms that can further increase your risk of bone loss. Poor eyesight and nerve disorders that are common to diabetes patients have been linked to bad falls and bumps that lead to bone fractures. Having broken bones while your body is having a hard time rebuilding them is definitely bad news for you.
Being overweight can also contribute to the weakening of the bones. Unnecessary pressure is applied to the bone structures, especially in the joints, when someone is beyond his or her normal body weight. This is critical for people who have Type 2 diabetes because, for the most part, patients under this category are also obese.
It is true that diabetes and osteoporosis are two different health conditions. But suffering from diabetes can greatly increase your risk of having osteoporosis. If you think you are diabetic, you should consult with your doctor immediately. As for bone problems, the best thing that you can do is increase the level of important bone minerals in your body. There are products that are especially formulated for your bones, just like Osteozyne. Click on www.osteozyne.com for more details.
Ronald
