Maintaining Bone
Health Helps With Aging Gracefully
We all know of someone elderly that has had a spontaneous fracture; usually of the femur (hip). Maybe in some cases, it could have been prevented.
Osteoporosis is not a normal consequence of aging. It is the end result of a chronic imbalance of nutrients, lack of physical activity, and disruption of hormones and neurotransmitters from the chronic
overexposure of chemicals in our food, water, air, and modern way of life. It is estimated that there are 10 million Americans diagnosed with osteoporosis and an estimated 30-50% of women and 15-30% of men will sustain an osteoporosis related fracture in their lifetime. The Pharmaceutical industry does offer drugs for this problem, but they do have serious side effects and in my opinion a more comprehensive and holistic approach should be given greater consideration.
Bone is Dynamic
Within bone there are cells that build more bone called Osteoblasts. There are also cells that break down bone cells that are called Osteoclasts. This is an ongoing negative feedback process and occurs like it does in any other part of the body... (click the link below to keep reading)
