Home Remedies For Osteoporosis
Home remedies can serve as an important supplement to the pharmacologic treatment plans. To reverse the poor bone health, home remedies can serve as an aid, which are cost-effective, and easy to comply with. The efficacy of home remedies, however, is not fully established. [11]
There is still research ground on this subject. A few alternatives to medicines are, however, discussed here.
Milk recipes
Milk is the best available source of calcium. A cup of milk covers a great deal of the required daily intake of calcium. It also has the benefit of being easily accessible and affordable. Also, calcium from the dairy is easily absorbed from the gut. Apart from the protein content in it, milk is the primary source of calcium for bone development in children.
In adults who are lactose intolerant, a number of milk alternatives are available. But, these alternatives have to be researched upon their calcium content. Cheese, yogurt and other dairy-derived food items, can also serve the purpose of delivering calcium.
Milk can be prepared in a number of ways, and makes its way into a number of recipes. Consuming milk like this, can be less boring and also ensures a proper calcium intake. Flavored milk, with almonds for instance, is another easy and palatable way of consuming milk.
Fruits and Vegetables
Dietary control for osteoporosis prevention and treatment is under research to evaluate exact efficacy. Though it is not as efficient strategy as medications, and effects require more intake of certain components in the diet than in regular meals, this is worth a try if you want to lower your risk for developing osteoporosis later in life. Important foods in this regard include
- Kale and broccoli: green vegetables are a good source of calcium. Especially, in lactose intolerant patients, where milk intake is compromised, calcium should be added via alternative foods.
- Soybeans: soy-based foods contain dietary Phyto-estrogens. These estrogens-like compounds derived from the plant origin, supplement endogenous estrogen. In post-menopausal women, however, a significant use of such foods will prove effective. Function food approach is the diet plan used to deliver selective nutrients in required amounts.
- Oranges and figs: orange is also a rich source of minerals and vitamins that promote bone health and cartilage development. Juices also come fortified with calcium and vitamin D, which can ensure proper dietary management of the osteoporotic risk. Figs have the same nutritional value are a good munching choice.
Seafood
Seafood like canned salmon, shrimps contain nutrients that produce a bone-boosting effect. They contain omega fatty acids, and calcium, which promote bone mineralization.
Other herbs
Red clover and black cohosh are herbs, which have a special nutritional status because they contain Phyto-estrogens. Though a thorough research is needed to evaluate the precise benefit of these in preventing osteoporosis, theoretically these are predicted to help in formulating a diet that is beneficial for bones.