We believe that our skeleton will provide us a
solid and strong framework for lifetime and will protect all organs of our body
however sometimes we forget that it also needs tender loving care just like our
skin, hair or heart. If today we lag behind in care for our bones then we have
to pay tomorrow with severe pain and suffering.
Some tips to avoid your suffering or fragile bones
Eat your way towards Healthy and Stronger bones
Standard human body
contain 1kg of calcium, 99 percent of which is stored in our bones. Calcium is
the major requirement for healthy and stronger bones however other vitamins and
minerals are equally important for healthy body like vitamin D is vital to
absorb calcium in our body.
A healthy balanced diet contains:
- milk and dairy foods
- some meat,
fish, eggs, beans, and other non-dairy sources of protein
- plenty of fruit and
vegetables (at least 5 portions of a variety every day)
- plenty of
starchy foods, such as bread, rice, potatoes and pasta
- wholegrain varieties
whenever possible
Get physical!
Regular weight-bearing
exercise like jogging, aerobics, dancing and brisk walking strengthens the
skeleton of the body.
Weight lifting is another
good type of bone-building exercise, where the action of the tendons increases
thus enhancing the bone strength.
Patients with osteoporosis
need to be careful of vigorous, high impact exercises however it's equally
important to stay active to avoid further diseases. Swimming, gardening,
walking and playing golf might keep you fit while lower risk of falling and
breaking a bone. An active lifestyle ensures a fine balance and co-ordination
in your body and also develops muscle strength.
No to Alcohol and Smoking
Smoking and unlimited
alcohol has severe and toxic effects on bone by stopping the construction cells
from doing their work.