04/08/2022
Bone health problems can hamper your lifestyle, and it's important for you to recognize them in early stages.
A few of the many functions that our bones perform for the body includes:
• Providing structure
• Safeguarding organs
• Retaining the muscles
• Storage of calcium
Building strong bones and maintaining bone health are very important. Maintaining healthy bones is essential, especially for women above 30 years after which they start losing bone density. It is an unfortunate but unavoidable fact that women’s bones bear a greater burden as compared to men.
The risk of osteoporosis and osteopenia is higher in women because female bones are slightly more compact and less thick than male bones. The problem of osteoporosis can be commonly seen in women after menopause because of reduction in the secretion of hormone, which helps in supporting bones.
Commonly known as the silent disease, bone density problems show no significant symptoms and are very difficult to notice in the initial stages. Nonetheless, one should not ignore the following signs:
1. Frequent bone fractures
2. Lower back pain
3. Change in posture
4. Teeth loss and bleeding gums
Although there is no fixed cause of low bone density in women, it has been seen that lifestyle plays a major role in contributing to bone health.
Here are a few factors which can lead to low bone density:
• Lack of physical activity.One might suffer from constant cramps and pain in the legs because of stiffness in the bones.
• Obesity is also one of the leading causes of weaker bones, as excess weight puts a lot of pressure on the bones and joints.
• Smoking continuously can also deteriorate bone health. Smoking produces free radicals in the body, which are harmful to bones
• Alcohol consumption also reduces the secretion of hormones necessary for bone health.
• Excess sodium intake is also risky to the bones as it increases the release of calcium in the urine.
Tips to maintain bone health and prevent loss of bone density :
• Have a balanced and nutritious diet. It is recommended to add fruits and liquids that are rich in calcium,vit D, protein, potassium, and magnesium to strengthen the bones.
• Engage in regular exercise.
• People with bone problems should always maintain a right posture while sitting and standing
• Avoiding heavyweights can reduce the chance of falling or having a bone fracture.
• Adding supplements in your diet will aid in the reduction of vitamin and calcium deficiency.
With age, bone health is most likely to be affected. However, it is advised to keep a check on the underlying symptoms related to bone problems. One must also get into the habit of routine check-ups.
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