A diagnosis of osteopenia or osteoporosis is often associated with the message that you are “fragile”, “you have to be careful from now on”, or “you can no longer do the things you used to” out of fear. Many worry about their balance and falls. Some people do not want to be dependent on medication for the rest of their lives that may have harmful side effects. These fear based messages cause people to become extra cautious and to move very little, which can actually have a negative effect on bone health.
Read MoreDiet plays an important part in bone health. Bone tissue stores calcium and minerals used for many processes in the body. If diet is lacking the body pulls these minerals from the bones to be used in other bodily processes. If minerals are continually pulled, bone mass may decrease. Food acts like building blocks for the body, a nutrient dense diet creates a solid base from which the body supports itself .
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