Strong Bones, Healthy Body Targeted Solutions for Osteoporosis
In Strong Bones, Healthy Body Targeted Solutions for Osteoporosis, Elias (2013) began by noting the importance of recognizing that Osteoporosis is a growing medical problem. Elias (2013) stated that 44 million Americans, young and old males and females, are estimated to have some level of Osteoporosis. Elias (2013) goes on to say that with age, the ability to restore bone tissue and our bone mineral density declines, and as a result our bones become brittle and weak. Elias (2013) further describes that bisphosphonates, a highly common medication used for Osteoporosis, leads to very serious complications after long periods of use and urges people to look for natural alternatives. To prevent and reverse Osteoporosis, Elias (2013) highly recommends exercising, taking balanced minerals like calcium and magnesium, vitamin K, D, and R, following a healthy diet, and maintaining stress levels low with meditation. Elias (2013) explains that leafy greens, seeds and nuts high in calcium are a good substitute for dairy products since dairy can eliminate essential minerals from the body rather than adding them because they are difficult to digest. Elias (2013) describes that it is also extremely important that our bodies absorb nutrients correctly. Elias (2013) recommends boron, and herbs and botanicals like cinnamon, pepper fruit, ginger root, and pomegranate seed, among others to assist with digestion and nutrient absorption. Finally, Elias (2013) concludes that the best way to attend to and reverse Osteoporosis, and many other common diseases, is by maintaining an overall healthy life style.
In my opinion, Elias (2013) provides his readers with great alternatives to taking medication for Osteoporosis. Although the author notes that in the long run medication for Osteoporosis is harmful, he makes no mention of the possibility that combining medication with natural substances may have a better outcome rather than only using one approach. The author leaves no room for a
In my opinion, Elias (2013) provides his readers with great alternatives to taking medication for Osteoporosis. Although the author notes that in the long run medication for Osteoporosis is harmful, he makes no mention of the possibility that combining medication with natural substances may have a better outcome rather than only using one approach. The author leaves no room for a
References: Eliaz, Isaac. (2013). Strong bones, healthy body. Retreat from http://search.proquest.com/docview