Bone Health - Introduction
Published in Articles - Bone health on 01 August 2011 by Melbourne Holistic Health Group
Maintaining healthy bones is an important aspect of health maintenance. In Australia, around 25% of women and 17% of men will fracture a bone during their lifetime. This risk increases with age, where after the age of 60, half of all Australian women and a third of all Australian men will develop an osteoporotic fracture, mostly occurring in the vertebrae,…
Osteoporosis - Who is at risk?
Published in Articles - Bone health on 01 August 2011 by Melbourne Holistic Health Group
There are many factors that can influence a person’s risk of developing osteoporosis. Some of these factors are beyond our control, such as family history or gender. Other factors can be decision influenced, such as choosing whether or not to smoke. And for other risk factors, which are modifiable, actions can be taken to reduce risk, such as incorporating regular…
Vitamin D Explained
Published in Articles - Bone health on 31 July 2011 by Melbourne Holistic Health Group
Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin and has many roles and functions in the body. It is thought to function more like a hormone than a vitamin since receptors for vitamin D have been found in many parts of the body including bone, intestine, kidneys, lungs, muscle, skin, the vagina, and heart. It has been found to influence the immune…
Improving Bone Density Through Diet and Exercise
Published in Articles - Bone health on 31 July 2011 by Melbourne Holistic Health Group
Improving bone density through diet A balanced diet high in vegetables, whole grains, beans, some dairy products and fruit in moderation, supplies the key nutrients required for optimal bone health. Typically our western diet contains insufficient calcium, too few vegetables and fruit, coupled with excessive amounts of salt, caffeine and alcohol - all of which can contribute to poor bone…
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