LISTEN UP PEOPLE!
Are you over 50? Do you have osteoporosis?
Exercise
Regular physical activity and exercise plays an important role in maintaining or improving bone density.
Some specific exercises are:
- Weight bearing exercise - For example: brisk walking, jogging, skipping, basketball/ netball, tennis, dancing, impact aerobics and stair walking.
- Progressive resistance training - For example: lifting weights- hand/ ankle weights or gym equipment.
Vitamin D
Vitamin D plays an essential role in bone health. Food cannot provide an adequate amount of Vitamin D and most people are reliant on sun exposure to reach recommended levels.
Calcium
Calcium is essential for building and maintaining bone. Here are some foods that contain calcium:
- Dairy foods
- Almonds, dried figs and dried apricots
- Soy based products and tofu
Symptoms
- Loss of weight
- Back pain
- Stooped posture
- Bone fracture
Osteoporosis help
Email: osteoporsisfixes@hotmail.com.au
Website: www.osteoporosisfixes.au
Location: Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Phone: (306)-566-7895
Facebook: facebook.com/fixesforosteoporosis
Twitter: @osteofixes