- Exercise is key to bone integrity. Try weight resistance work such as yoga, Pilates, stretching or dyna band sessions. Aim for four or five 20 minute sessions per week.
- Avoid stimulants such as sugar, soft drinks, coffee, smoking, salt, alcohol, excessive protein, and processed foods. Stimulants can affect the balance of minerals resulting in bone loss or protein loss and can lead to inflammation in the joints.
- Increase your intake of magnesium. Eat regular servings of seaweeds, mixed green leaves, parsley, nuts, egg, low fat mozzarella, figs and soya beans. Magnesium is important in immune function, general movement and bone structure.
- Spend 10-15 minutes daily in direct sunlight without sunscreen. Vitamin D is essential for bone density and formation.
Wendy is an Naturopath at Hopewood Health Retreat, for more visit www.hopewood.com.au
