Osteoporosis

Osteoporosis simply means porous bone, it is a disease in which the density and quality of bone are reduced. As bones become more fragile and porous, the risk of fracture is greatly increased. The loss of bone occurs silently and progressively. Often there are no symptoms until the first fracture occurs but common symptoms of Osteoporosis are weakness, height loss, fractures, etc.

Osteoporosis affects men and women of all races nowadays. Especially, older women are at higher risk that they had past menopause.

Eating Vitamin D-rich foods and Calcium is one of the top ways to prevent osteoporosis. We recommended the best home remedies that are very beneficial to prevent osteoporosis. Some of the remedies are given below –

1. Sesame

Sesame seeds are a rich source of calcium, phosphorus and zinc that gives a positive effect on bone mineral density. Sesame is better known for its anti-inflammatory ability shown to reduce some of the pain and swelling of osteoporosis, is also a supporter of bone and blood vessel health.

How to use

1. Add sesame oil to your favorite dishes and salads.
2. You can also consume roasted sesame seeds once daily with normal water for about one month.

2. Amla

Amla (Emblica officinalis) increases calcium absorption and density of bone. It contains anti-oxidant, immunomodulatory, rejuvenating properties that are very beneficial to provide strength to the person.

How to use

1. Consume an amla in its natural or blended form once daily.
2. Drink 30 ml of Amla juice with equal amount of water early in the morning on an empty stomach.

3. Almond Milk

Almond milk is considered as the best home remedy for Osteoporosis as it has more calcium than dairy products. It provides strength, stamina to the bones. Calcium is essential for building and maintaining bones.

How to use

1. Soak one cup of almonds in water overnight. The next day, remove the peels and put the almonds in a blender with two to two and one-half cups of water. Blend them into a smooth puree, add a little cinnamon powder and honey according to taste and blend again. Strain the solution with a cheesecloth and strainer. Drink this almond milk daily. You can opt instead to buy almond milk from the market as well.
2. Another option is to soak 10 almonds in water overnight and then peel and blend them with one cup of warm milk (preferably goat’s milk). Add a pinch of saffron, cardamom and ginger powder to this mixture and drink it twice daily, before breakfast and before bedtime.

4. Vinegar

One of the best ways to ensure that your bones stay strong is to increase your mineral intake, particularly calcium. Our bones require nutrition regularly, particularly with age, and vinegar has been linked to an increase in calcium levels.

How to use

1. It is believed that vinegar helps to increase the efficiency of calcium uptake, so be sure to pour some of it on your next salad.

5. Yogurt

Yogurt is the best natural remedy that is rich in calcium, which makes your bones strong. People, who are lactose intolerant, may consume yogurt.

How to use

1. Add plain yogurt in your diet regularly.

6.  Coconut Oil

A recent study suggests that adding your diet with virgin coconut oil that can reverse the effects of estrogen deficiency including loss of bone density. The antioxidant compounds in coconut oil have the potential to maintain bone structure and prevent bone loss due to hormonal changes.

How to use

1. You can apply the oil over your entire body and massage gently for a few minutes. Then take a hot bath. By doing this simple home remedy it will have a positive effect on your bone health.
2. Also, use virgin coconut oil for cooking.

7. Pineapple

Pineapple is the best home remedy for osteoporosis as it contains a high amount of manganese that is beneficial in preventing and treating osteoporosis. Manganese deficiency has been linked with bone malformation and bone loss, which in turn can cause low bone density and osteoporosis.

How to use

1. Eat one cup of fresh pineapple chunks daily before a meal. One cup of pineapple provides about 75 percent of the required daily dose of manganese.
2. Alternatively, you can drink a cup of pineapple juice daily to prevent osteoporosis.

8. Coriander

Coriander is rich in minerals that are valuable in maintaining bone health. Both coriander leaves and seeds are rich in calcium, potassium and manganese along with magnesium and iron. Calcium and manganese play a key role in treating and preventing weak bones. These nutrients also help in the reduction of spinal bone loss in older women.

How to use

1. Mix two teaspoons of coriander seeds in a cup of hot water. Cover and steep for five to 10 minutes. Strain and add honey. Drink this twice daily.
2. Also, include more coriander leaves and seeds in your cooking.

9. Apples

Apples have the unique combination of antioxidants like polyphenols and flavonoids that make the apple a bone-healthy powerhouse. The flavonoids known as phloridzin present in apples protects postmenopausal women from osteoporosis by improving inflammation markers and increasing bone density. Also, apples are rich in boron, a trace mineral that helps the body hold on to calcium, which is the building block of bones as well as muscles.

How to use

1. To enjoy the benefits of apples, eat them along with the skin daily regularly.

Use the above home remedies for preventing osteoporosis naturally.