Osteoporosis

Osteoporosis:
• Osteoporosis is a condition in which the density of the bones reduces
• This results in thinner and weaker bones
• Such bones fracture easily – usually around the hip, spine and wrist

Symptoms to look for:
• Pain in the lower or middle back
• Hunched physique
• Loss of height
• Limited mobility

Causes:
• Reduction of estrogen levels post menopause
• Deficiency of calcium, vitamin D and phosphorus
• Medical conditions like:
o Over-active thyroid
o Diabetes
o Rheumatoid arthritis
o Anorexia
o Bulimia

Natural home remedy using milk and sesame powder:
1. Take 1 cup warm milk
2. Roast and grind a handful of sesame seeds
3. Add 1 tsp of this sesame powder to milk
4. Mix well
5. Drink 3 times a day

Natural home remedy using almond and cow/goat/soy milk:
1. Soak 7 almonds in water overnight
2. Peel the almonds the next morning
3. Blend them with cow’s milk, goat’s milk or soymilk
4. Consume this calcium-rich milk every day

Tips:
• Broccoli is helpful as it is rich in calcium
• Consume pineapples, pears and apples
• Exercise to strengthen the muscles