| What is osteoporosis | | | | suffering from menopause as they are undergoing |
| Osteoporosis is a disease affecting the bone | | | | extreme hormonal changes when they enter |
| structure and density of women with menopause. | | | | perimenopause. During this time there is an extreme |
| Osteoporosis literally means "porous bone" and this | | | | change in hormone levels which results in inadequate |
| weakening of the bone can lead to unexpected | | | | levels of estrogen. Without adequate levels of |
| fractures. | | | | estrogen, bones can not absorb adequate levels of |
| Osteoporosis are usually painless, thus it can go | | | | calcium which is used to replenish bone mass as the |
| undetected for a very long time and might only be | | | | older cells die. When these cells slough off and die |
| diagnosed once a fracture occurs. | | | | and are not being replenished, bone density |
| Who is prone to osteoporosis | | | | decreases which causes osteoporosis. |
| It is estimated that about 80% of all women that is | | | | There are other factors as well causing osteoporosis |
| experiencing menopause are susceptible to | | | | such as certain medications, genetic factors and |
| osteoporosis. Furthermore according to statistics | | | | insufficient bone growth during one's youth. |
| about 33% of all women over 50 years old will | | | | How can you prevent osteoporosis? |
| experience fractures due to osteoporosis. | | | | Prevention is better than cure! It is best to rather try |
| Men are also been affected by osteoporosis, but not | | | | and prevent the disease from starting in the first |
| as much as in the case with women. It is estimated | | | | place than later searching for a cure. There are ways |
| that only 20% of men are affected by osteoporosis | | | | to increase bone mass and also to decrease the |
| and that they are also affected much later in their | | | | destruction of bones like we find in menopausal |
| lifetime as women. This might be due to the fact | | | | women. |
| that a man's skeleton is much stronger and more | | | | It is best to take the bull by the horns before this |
| bulky that women as well as the fact that women | | | | becomes a problem. Below is a list of some |
| starts very early in their lifetime with hormonal | | | | preventative measures that can be taken to prevent |
| changes, known as menopause. | | | | this dreadful disease. |
| This concludes that women needs to take much | | | | · Make sure you are eating enough calcium |
| greater care as they are very susceptible to | | | | · Eat food rich in Vitamin D |
| osteoporosis and once the first fracture occurred, | | | | · Exercise regularly as keeping fit is always |
| she is also prone to more fractures. | | | | very beneficial |
| Symptoms of osteoporosis | | | | · Stop smoking if you are currently smoking |
| It is important for all women to take a proactive | | | | · Do not consume alcohol, avoid it |
| approach against osteoporosis as it is undetected | | | | · If you are obese, lose it. Maintain a healthy |
| until a fracture occurs. With most other diseases | | | | weight for your height |
| there is signs and symptoms that will warn a sufferer | | | | · Prevent falling, wear appropriate shoes and |
| of the possibility of an underlying problem, but not | | | | take other necessary measures |
| with osteoporosis. | | | | Treatment for osteoporosis |
| There are a couple of signs that one can look out for | | | | When we are looking for treatment for a condition, |
| that might indicate the possibility of someone having | | | | we always start with the least invasive treatment. |
| osteoporosis. Below are some common symptoms | | | | This might mean something as simple as a lifestyle |
| that might indicate osteoporosis: | | | | change like eating healthier, taking more fluids, a |
| - Loss of height as a result of a weakened spine | | | | vitamin supplement and should this not proof |
| - Fractured bones | | | | successful, we can move to pharmaceuticals and |
| - Brittle fingernails | | | | surgery. |
| - Spine deformities | | | | The best way to combat hormonal changes can be |
| - Periodontal disease | | | | accomplished successfully with lifestyle changes and |
| - Tooth loss | | | | alternative medicine. Alternative medicine is all natural, |
| - Bone pain and tenderness | | | | very safe and doesn't only help you combat the |
| - Neck, spine and lumbar pain | | | | hormonal changes but also give your body that |
| What causes osteoporosis | | | | overall boost it needs to maintain energy levels and |
| Without a doubt, osteoporosis is linked to hormonal | | | | keep you healthy. |
| changes. This explains why 80% of women are | | | | |