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More Alternative Medicine for Osteoporosis

Osteoporosis is typically regarded as a woman's health problem, yet osteoporosis is not limited to a specific age nor gender, men are also at risk of developing the disease. Early prevention can help prevent bones from becoming brittle and reduce the risk.

  1. Soy and Green Tea

    • Drink soy milk and green tea. Soy contains isoflavones, natural estrogens and green tea is high in polyphenols. Both soy and green tea are important for bone health.

    Homeopathic Medicine

    • Try two homeopathic remedies that can help the body to absorb calcium: Calcarea carbonica (calcium carbonate) and Silica (flint).

    Nutritional Therapy

    • Along with calcium, take daily supplements of Vitamins D, boron, folate, magnesium and phosphorus, which are vital for strong bones and help suppress bone loss.

    Fish Oil

    • Take 1 tbsp. of refined fish oil containing EPA and GLA every day. Fish oil assists in calcium absorption and improves the way calcium is delivered to the bones.

    Exercise

    • A prerequisite to sustaining strong bones is making sure to engage in weight bearing exercise, every other day of the week, such as walking or lifting weights.

    Herbs

    • Try herbal supplements such as horsetail, oat straw, alfalfa, licorice, marsh mallow and black cohosh that may aid in preventing bone loss,

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