Natural ways to keep your bones strong and healthy

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By the age of 40 and onwards, your bones gradually lose their density. This is a natural part of ageing.!

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As a result, this might lead to the development of Osteoporosis, a condition that makes your bone weak and fragile, causing them to break easily.!

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Good thing is, osteoporosis can be prevented.!!

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Here are a few things that can help you build bone strength naturally.!

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1.!Improve Calcium And Vitamin D Intake

More daily calcium and vitamin D consumption reduces bone fracture risk by 20%.

Good sources include:

• low-fat milk

• yogurt

• cheese

• broccoli

• almonds !

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2. Get More Of Those B Vitamins!!

Add in potatoes, bananas, and beans, as well as fortified cereals in your diet.

B6 and B12 vitamins are crucial to optimising bone density.

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3. Increase Potassium Intake!!

Potassium helps in preventing osteoporosis.

Eat more dark leafy green veggies, potatoes, bananas, avocados, and mushrooms.

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4. Exercise And Maintain A Healthy Weight!

Weight and resistance exercises improve bone mineral density.

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5. Drink Tea!

Tea helps in preserving bone density while cola can steal calcium from your bones. !

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6.!Avoid Smoking And Excess Alcohol Intake!

These two make your bones prone to fracture.

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7. Have Regular Chiropractic Consultations!

Your chiropractor here at the Canberra Spine Centre can guide you in achieving and maintaining stronger bones and a healthier body.

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Chiropractic provides you with a holistic approach in upholding your overall well-being. !

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To learn more about natural ways in which you can achieve optimal health and wellness, !

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Your gentle chiropractor in Canberra is your reliable partner when it comes to keeping your mind and body in perfect condition.!!   !

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Experience the benefits of living the chiropractic lifestyle! !

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REFERENCES:  http://www.healthdirect.gov.au/healthy-­‐bones http://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/bhcv2/bhcarticles.nsf/pages/Ageing_muscles_bones_and_joints Lancet  2007;370:657-­‐66  Osteoporos  Int  2004;14:637-­‐43  Am  J  Clin  Nutr  2007;86:1243-­‐7  J  Manipulative  Physiol  Ther  2001;24:552-­‐5  

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