| How many of us give even a second thought to the | | | | by age 30, after which the rate of bone loss begins |
| mechanisms involved every time we walk, bend, | | | | to slowly or rapidly exceed the rate of bone |
| stretch or turn? Doing any kind of physical activity | | | | formation. When bone loss occurs too rapidly and far |
| comes so naturally to most of us that we tend to | | | | exceeds the rate of new bone formation and |
| take our musculoskeletal system completely for | | | | replacement, the bones become increasingly fragile |
| granted. The musculoskeletal system, which includes | | | | and prone to breakage, leading to Osteoporosis, |
| the joints and bones along with the surrounding soft | | | | which is the most common of all bone diseases. |
| tissues, is what keep us supple, agile and moving. The | | | | Taking good care of your bones and joints Giving |
| problem with taking it for granted and not giving it | | | | your bones and joints the nourishment they need in |
| the care and attention it deserves is that the bones, | | | | early days is vital for setting the stage for healthy |
| joints and tissue degenerate slowly over time and | | | | bones and joints later on in life. Maintaining a healthy |
| we become aware of the deterioration only when it | | | | lifestyle is vital for improving your bone density and |
| is much too late. Going by current statistics, it is | | | | slowing down the rate of bone loss. Maintain a |
| estimated that by 2050 almost 50% of Americans | | | | healthy diet, which includes an increased take of |
| over the age of 50 are likely to suffer from | | | | calcium; a major component of the bone. Dairy |
| problems associated with the bones and joints; unless | | | | products; green, leafy vegetables; nuts and legumes |
| precautionary measures are taken. In fact, | | | | are good sources of dietary calcium. Supplement your |
| musculoskeletal deterioration is the most common | | | | diet with Vitamin D, magnesium, trace minerals and |
| cause of severe physical disability and long-term pain | | | | phosphorous; all of which are essential for complete |
| right across the world. The global ramifications are so | | | | bone nourishment. Exercise regularly. It strengthens |
| persistent and all-encompassing, that 2002 through to | | | | the muscles and improves mobility and flexibility of |
| 2011 has been declared 'the bone and joint decade'. | | | | the joints. Weight bearing exercises, including biking, |
| Contrary to popular misconception, bones are actually | | | | walking, weight lifting and aerobics help build muscle |
| living, growing tissues and not just some dry, brittle | | | | and strengthen the bones. If you are overweight, |
| material that belong to a skeleton. They require | | | | take steps to lose that excess weight. When you |
| continuous care and nourishment to keep them in | | | | are overweight, there is excessive pressure on your |
| optimum working condition. Right through our lives, | | | | weight-bearing joints, which include the knees, hips |
| our bones undergo a constant remodeling process, in | | | | and back. Quit smoking completely and reduce your |
| which new bone tissue replaces the old tissue that is | | | | consumption of caffeine and alcohol. All three work |
| broken down or lost. The rate at which this happens | | | | to lower the levels of calcium in the body and impede |
| depends on your age. From birth till your twenties, | | | | bone formation. |
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