- At least 80% of fractures in people 60+ are related to osteoporosis.
Habits to avoid:
Smoking
Drinking Alcohol- less than 7oz per week
Coffee- maximum 1 cup a day
Drinking soda drinks
No more than 2400mg of salt a day
Trans fats to a minimum
Eating excessive amounts of poor quality animal protein
Monitor SUGAR intake
Healthy Habits:
Exercise!
Stress Management: daily deep breathing, meditation
Eat Alkalizing foods: cruciferous and root vegetables, JUICING
Supplements: calcium, magnesium, Vitamin D and K2(MK-7),strontium, boron
Calcium rich foods: sesame seeds,green leafy
vegetables,beans,salmon,sardines,almonds
Vitamin K2 rich foods: dairy,egg yolk,butter,green vegetables,natto,meats
MUST BE GRASS FED SOURCES of animal products
Vitamin K2 is a very important vitamin to take when you are supplementing with calcium as it funnels calcium into the bones and prevents excess calcium from forming in the arteries.
If you are interested in treating Osteoporosis it is essential to seek Naturopathic guidance. Call Dr. Triendl at 416-361-6000.
