OSTEOPOROSIS
& WOMEN
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Several negative lifestyle factors may be responsible
for aggravating bone loss.
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These include:
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Cigarette smoking
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Excessive alcohol consumption
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Excessive caffeine consumption
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Inadequate dietary calcium intake
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Lack of exercise
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Insufficient exposure to sunlight diets
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high in meat and animal proteins
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Here are some other known risk factors associated
with osteoporosis:
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Genetic predisposition
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Physical stresses
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Fluoride in drinking water
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Hormonal imbalances
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Muminum-based antacids and cookware
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Certain medications, such as furosemide, that
can increase calcium excretion
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Incomplete management of osteoporosis:
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Many doctors attempt to manage hone loss with
hormone therapy. Although this quick fix may address the immediate problem,
it can create a host of side effects. Furthermore, this treatment ignores
other factors, such as nutrients, that can play an equally important role
in maintaining strong bones and healthy hormonal systems. Reachers have
found that women who work to build bone density through nutrition and exercise
while young are far more likely to maintain that bone density as they age.
Nutritionists have long recommended calcium supplements as a means of combating
bone loss. Unfortunately, most commercially available supplements are manufactured
from purified limestone, and are therefore not readily absorbed by the
body. No wonder calcium supplements have earned a reputation for passing
through the digestive system undissolved. Calcium is but one of the many
factors necessary for the maintenance of healthy bones. There are other
vitamins, minerals, and nutrient co-factors that must be present in order
for calcium to be used properly by the body.
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There now are dietary supplements designed to
support the needs of today's woman. Some nutrition now provides specific
vitamins and minerals that work synergistically with two bioavailable forms
of calcium to promote healthy bones. Isoflavones, Minerals, Calcium,
Magnesium, Trace Minerals, Silicone, & Boron all play a role in the
treatment and prevention of Osteoporosis. To order such a product,
please link to The Elrod Clinic Order form below.
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These Web Pages where constructed from various health and other publications
on Nutrition. The sole purpose is to provide information and is not
considered to be medical advice. No medical claims are being made by Dr.H.
Edward Elrod, or The Elrod Clinic.
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