How to Cope With Osteopenia

Osteopenia is a thinning of human bones. In the skeleton, bone cells called "Osteoclasts" remove old bone cells, and "Osteoblasts" make new ones. Bones become thin when the Osteoclasts are more active than the Osteoblasts. Osteopenia is not a disease, but a condition that occurs due to lifestyle or after menopause. It is treatable and manageable.

Instructions

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  Eat a less acidic, higher alkaline diet. Scientists believe that when we eat foods higher in acid such as meat, fish, soda, and grains, our bodies pull calcium from our teeth and bones to balance our body chemistry. A diet higher in alkalines, such as green leafy vegetables, fruits and dairy products eliminates this hazardous situation and introduces your body to a cocktail of vitamins.

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  Exercise. Exercise can help rebuild bone density and release any stress involved from your condition. Walking is the best exercise, but do use a proper walking sneaker with ankle and arch supports. Try to walk for a minimum of twenty minutes each day. Use ankle weights for the last five minutes of your walk, it will strengthen your hip bones.

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  Try Strontium. Strontium is a supplement for Osteopenia that has been shown to reduce the number of fractures significantly in patients with the condition. At the very least, take a calcium supplement, at least 1600 mgs per day, with a vitamin D supplement.