Brittle Bones Can Never Bother You Anymore

Brittle bones lead to easily breakable fragile bones. Once affected, the person will find it difficult to carry out day to day movements like walking/bending. In severe cases, the movement will get completely restricted.

So what causes this Disease?

It’s believed that this disorder is almost completely hereditary. A certain gene associated with bone development is defective in some families. In such cases, the defect shows up at a very young age.

Alsodeficiency of Vitamin D,calcium and minerals can weaken the bones. This can occur with old age or even to women after their menopause stage.

Here are some dietary advices and daily routines to keep your bones happy:

• Dairy Products are a bone’s best friend

Our body requires a good amount of calcium to keep our bones and teeth healthy. Dairy products like milk, butter, cheese and ghee are storehouses of Calcium. So it’s very important to have something dairy in your daily diet.

Desi Ghee is easily available as well as prepared in most homes. Consumption of ghee on a daily basis is good not only for your bones but also for your general health.

• Herbs

Remember those little plants in your kitchen garden that your grandma takes care of? Yes, seems like nature has made sure there is a solution for every problem. Either you can nurture these herbs at your home or collect them from the market. Herbs like wild oats, thyme, and liquorice, are said to be good for your bones. Either use the dried herbs in your dishes or consume its juice. It’s important to get these herbs in your system.

• Turmeric

Turmeric is a magic spice with excellent healing and anti-inflammatory qualities. The Indian cuisine already includes this spice in most of its curries, but make sure you do intake a minimal amount every day in some way. The good old health drink of taking a glass of warm milk with a table spoon of turmeric powder should be practiced regularly. Those who already have weak bones can apply a turmeric powder-mustard oil mixture to areas affected to obtain pain relief.

• Vitamin D Rich Foods

Vitamin D increases the body’s efficiency to absorb calcium. Foods like beef, Tuna fish and egg yolks must be added to your daily routine.

• Calcium

Many non-dairy products like sardines,bread,grains, and waffles are rich in calcium.Adequate calcium maintains a proper bone mass density and keeps your bones healthy.

• Mouth-watering Soy

Also, add tofu and soy products to you diet. These are for those with dairy allergies. Not only are they protein and calcium rich, they do end up as mouth watering dishes.

• Other Daily Routines:

1. It’s very important to stay active by indulging in light physical activities. The ones already affected must also do this for a faster recovery. But you must be very careful during the recovery period as overdoing can worsen the case.
2. Practice yoga on a daily basis. There are many basic postures in Yoga that strengthen our bones healing many serious conditions.
3. Also, avoid alcohol and smoking as these will keep your body system unbalanced.

Thus, a balanced diet and a disciplined routine can keep the problem from worsening and may cure it to a great extent.