Amazing Homemade Remedy to treat Osteoporosis by using Foods

November 13, 2015

Osteoporosis, or thinning bones, can result in painful fractures. Risk factors for osteoporosis include aging, being female, low body weight, low sex hormones or menopause, smoking, and some medications. Prevention and treatment include calcium and vitamin D, exercise, and osteoporosis medications.

This is ideal for starting the day or an afternoon snack. Besides being tasty, kale is very helpful for your health, especially your bones. It affects the bones in a way that it strengthens them and makes them more resistant to fractures and lumps. Consume this smoothie daily and it will help you improve your health.

It is recommended for people with osteoporosis problems.

Ingredients

1 large banana

A few leaves of fresh kale

2 dates without bones

1 cup of blueberries

2-3 cubes of dark chocolate

5 ice cubes

1 ½ cups water

Preparation

Place all ingredients in a blender and mix them until the mixture becomes homogeneous. Drink it immediately, with smaller sips. This amount is enough for a one person meal.

Additional Tips

Eat calcium-rich foods every day. Foods rich in magnesium, vitamins K and D, essential fatty acids and manganese should also be consumed.

Restrict your alcohol intake.

Don’t smoke as it reduces your bone density and speeds up the rate of bone loss.

Takes steps to prevent falls that might result in broken bones and worsen your condition.

Monitor your medications as some medications such as corticosteroids, diuretics and thyroid hormone medications as they may contribute to bone loss.

Reduce stress that can lead to higher levels of cortisol, a hormone that causes minerals to leach out of bones.

Cut down on colas and caffeine intake as it increases calcium loss from your body.

Take calcium and vitamin D supplements if you are not getting enough in your diet, but only after consulting a doctor.

Avoid packaged foods high in sodium as well as fermented soy foods and protein powders. Reduce your meat intake as meat contributes to reducing the calcium content in bones.