Avoiding Osteoporosis and Maintaining Strong Bones

Forget about the age old belief that osteoporosis is an unavoidable part of aging! It is true that biologically, women tend to have lower bone density than men and when menopause hits, the natural decrease in estrogen can lead to a loss in bone mass. However, if women are proactive about their physical health from an early age, any potential loss in bone density can be completely avoided!

There are plenty of easy and everyday tasks to be taken that can ensure that you lead the healthiest life that you possibly can. Here are a few tips!

• Eating foods that are rich in calcium and vitamin D can help you to reach the daily-recommended amount of each, which can lead to a decrease in your chances of developing osteoporosis. Yogurt, broccoli, oranges, and shrimp are high in calcium while foods like wild-caught salmon and tuna are packed with vitamin D. 
• Engaging in both high-impact and low-impact weight-bearing exercises can help to build and maintain a healthy bone density. High-impact weight-bearing exercises include dancing, hiking and tennis. Low-impact weight-bearing exercises include using elliptical machines, stair-stepping machines, or fast walking on a treadmill.
  
• It can be hard to reach the daily amounts of recommended calcium and vitamin D. Taking daily soluble calcium tablets can ensure that you really do reach the recommended amounts each day. There are plenty of different options and flavors available, making it easy to incorporate into your everyday life! 

It’s easy to ensure that you don’t fall into the downward spiral of a lowered bone density. Make these simple everyday steps and you’ll be on your way to a life long of bone health!