| What is Osteoporosis? | | | | bone you have in the bank account is key". |
| Osteoporosis is a bone disease that causes bones to | | | | How can I find out if I am at risk? |
| become weak - easy breakable. | | | | You are at risk: |
| The culprits are to a certain extent Genetics (Your | | | | If there is history of this disease in your family |
| Family History) and partly lack of Calcium in the diet. | | | | If you are white If you do not exercise If you are |
| This disease can be also a cause to shortened height | | | | below a normal weight |
| and can lead to a hunched back. | | | | If you are not getting enough calcium |
| We all know that for our bones to be strong we | | | | If you are smoking |
| need Calcium, which is absorbed from the small | | | | If you are drinking a lot of alcohol beverages |
| intestine with the help of Vitamin D. Other Vitamins, | | | | Can I prevent Osteoporosis? |
| such as: | | | | Yes, osteoporosis can be prevented. |
| Vitamin A | | | | You cannot change your race and your family |
| Vitamin B 6 and B 12 | | | | history, but there are some aspects you can, such |
| Vitamin C and | | | | as: |
| Folic Acid, Magnesium, Silicon, Copper, Zinc and a few | | | | Stop drinking sodas |
| others, are also important for healthy bones. | | | | Stop smoking |
| Lack of these Vitamins increases the risk for the | | | | Reduce sugar and artificial sweeteners |
| Osteoporosis. | | | | Reduce fat intake |
| But what not everyone knows is that the best time | | | | Start eating a healthy diet and |
| to fight osteoporosis is in your teens, because the | | | | Start exercising, specially weight bearing exercises. |
| peak bone mass is achieved during those years. | | | | Although, an important part of your bone health is |
| Dr. Ben Deheshi (orthopaedic surgeons at | | | | inherited from your Parents YOU, as a parent, can |
| Osteosolusion) said that preventing bone loss starts | | | | start building a New and Healthy Generation by: |
| when you are young. | | | | -Assuring that your children get a Healthy Diet, |
| Comparing Savings Account in the bank to your Bone | | | | -Make sure they are taking proper Vitamins and Food |
| Bank Account in your body he explained that if you | | | | Supplements, |
| start a savings plan when you are young you will | | | | -Encouraging your children to participate in sports, to |
| have more than enough when you retire. "The same | | | | do exercises and to |
| goes for building your bone account!" | | | | -Lead a Healthy and Safe Life Style. |
| Dr. Sophie Jamal, a member of Osteoporosis | | | | PREVENTION is a "caring mother" of your HEALTH |
| Canada's Scientific Advisory Council, added: "Because | | | | as well as the Health of your Family. Try to practice |
| at the age of 20 the bone bank closes. How much | | | | it - you would be glad you did! |