HEALTHY BONES -BASICS

Both men and women may suffer bone loss (loss of bone density and bone minerals).

This leads to risk of fracture, particularly to the hip joints and the vertebrae.

The physiology of aging leads to loss of both bone mass and muscle mass

Causes include: Aging, Menopause, Andropause, Low Estrogen, Low Testosterone, Low DHEA, Thyroid hormone imbalances, Medications (consult with your physician or pharmacist), Sedentary lifestyle, Poor Nutrition, Eating disorders, Hormonal disorders, Inadequate intake of protein and bone minerals, Inadequate intake of soluble and insoluble fibers in the diet, Inadequate intake of healthy fats and oils. Ongoing Stress, Poor Sleep

What Else Can You Do?
Regular weight bearing exercise: 30+ minutes 5-7 days per week (walking, hiking, yoga, tai chi, weight training for example)

Eat a Modified Low Carbohydrate Whole Foods Mediterranean Diet

Get adequate protein daily (consult with your physician or nutritionist) : Adults over 50: approximately 90 grams per day

Increase fiber in your diet to 30grams daily (under the supervision of your health care provider)

Include Healthy Fats and Oils in your diet daily (required for absorption of fat soluble vitamins)

Avoid refined sugar, refined and processed foods, artificial sweeteners, caffeine and carbonated beverages

Sleep 7-9 hours every night

Manage stress: relaxation, visualization, time in nature, prayer, meditation, massage

Monitor blood levels of Vitamin D with your health care provider

After 50: Ask your health care provider to order

Regular BONE DENSITY SCANS to monitor your bone health over time

Regular Urine N-Telopeptide test to track the RATE of loss of bone minerals

Monitor blood levels of Vitamin D with your health care provider

TIP: If you have a history or risk for cancer choose a COPPER FREE bone mineral supplement (Osteoben)

and a COPPER FREE multi-vitamin Pure Encapsulations Pure Genomics 1 cap twice daily

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This information is provided for informational and educational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for the advice provided by your personal physician or other healthcare professional. You should always speak with your physician or other healthcare professional before taking any medication or nutritional, herbal or homeopathic supplement, or adopting any diet or plan or treatment for a health problem. The information provided DOES NOT create a doctor-patient relationship between you and OutSmart Cancer® American Institute of Integrative Oncology® or Nalini Chilkov, L.Ac., OMD

Information and statements regarding dietary supplements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

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