{"title":"Osteoporosis","description":"\u003cp\u003eNutrient intake, hormonal factors, and physical activity all play important roles in regulating bone health. Women are at a greater risk for bone loss during their lifetime and should begin supporting their bones at a very early age. Nutrients such as calcium, magnesium, and vitamin D-3 are vital to maintaining and promoting healthy, strong bones. Regular exercises that use some weights also help tell your body to enhance bone structure, particularly the legs, hips, and spine.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is Osteoporosis?\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eBone is a living tissue and is in a constant state of renewal. When you are young, your body makes new bone faster than it breaks down old bone and your bone mass increases. Most people reach their peak bone mass by their early 20s. As people age, bone mass is lost faster than it is created. Osteoporosis occurs when the creation of new bone cannot keep up with the removal of old bone. \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eOsteoporosis is a disease where your bones become weak  and are more likely to break. It is a common condition affecting postmenopausal  women. Osteoporosis can cause people to lose height and can affect posture.  Broken bones can cause pain and can be severe to seniors who then require  long-term nursing care. \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch2\u003eMajor Risk Factors for Osteoporosis in Women\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\u003cul class=\"std ul\"\u003e\r\n   \u003cli\u003eFamily history of osteoporosis \u003c\/li\u003e\r\n   \u003cli\u003eYour sex (women are more likely to develop osteoporosis than men are)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n   \u003cli\u003eYour race (white or asian are at the greatest risk)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n   \u003cli\u003eAge (the older you get, the greater the risk) \u003c\/li\u003e\r\n   \u003cli\u003eSmall body frame\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n   \u003cli\u003eHyperthyroidism\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n   \u003cli\u003eOveractive parathyroid and adrenal glands\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n   \u003cli\u003eLow estrogen levels\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n   \u003cli\u003eLow calcium levels\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n   \u003cli\u003eAnorexia\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n   \u003cli\u003eGastrointestinal surgery\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n   \u003cli\u003eLong-term use of corticosteroid medications\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n   \u003cli\u003eSedentary lifestyle\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n   \u003cli\u003eSmoking\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n   \u003cli\u003eExcessive alcohol consumption\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat are the Common Causes Osteoporosis?\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\u003cul class=\"std ul\"\u003e\r\n  \u003cli\u003eLow stomach acid (poor absorption of calcium)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n  \u003cli\u003eLow vitamin D, low vitamin K \u003c\/li\u003e\r\n  \u003cli\u003eLow calcium\/high phosphorus intake\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n  \u003cli\u003eHigh protein diet\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n  \u003cli\u003eHigh salt intake\/high soft drink intake\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n  \u003cli\u003eHigh refined sugar intake\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n  \u003cli\u003eTrace mineral deficiencies\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n  \u003cli\u003eHormonal factors\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n  \u003cli\u003eLack of physical exercise\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003ch2\u003eImproving Diet \u0026amp; Lifestyle to Support Bone Health\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eVillage Green provides a full range of solutions to meet everyone’s specific dietary needs. Because you’re biochemically unique, our trained nutritionists will work to develop the right diet plan – just for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eFoods that promote bone health: \u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cul class=\"std ul\"\u003e\r\n  \u003cli\u003eDark leafy greens (bok choy, collards, kale, turnip greens, dandelion greens, spinach, etc.) – provide a wide range of vitamins and minerals (calcium, vitamin K, and boron) important to maintaining healthy bones\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n  \u003cli\u003eProtein (animal foods, beans, and soy foods) – support the collagen matrix of bones\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n  \u003cli\u003eWhole grains – supplies magnesium\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n  \u003cli\u003eFoods rich in trace minerals (seaweeds, nuts and seeds)\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n  \u003cli\u003eHealth fats – provide vitamins K and D\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003ch2\u003eSupplements That Support Bone Health\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/brands\/pathway\/pathway-bone-guardian.html\"\u003ePathway BONE GUARDIAN\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eBones require a wide variety of nutrients, such as calcium, magnesium, Vitamin D, boron, and Vitamin K. These vitamins and minerals work together to help build and maintain strong bones. \u003ca href=\"\/brands\/pathway\/pathway-bone-guardian.html\"\u003ePathway BONE GUARDIAN\u003c\/a\u003e is a unique and comprehensive formula that features the most highly absorbed form of calcium (natural hydroxyapatite form) along with a wide range of supporting nutrients that have been shown, through extensive research, to work well with calcium in promoting bone health\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/brands\/pathway\/pathway-ipriflavone-plusl.html\"\u003ePathway IPRIFLAVONE PLUS\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eIpriflavone (similar to soy isoflavone) helps to preserve the amount of calcium retained in bones and decrease bone-mineral loss. \u003ca href=\"\/brands\/pathway\/pathway-ipriflavone-plusl.html\"\u003ePathway IPRIFLAVONE PLUS\u003c\/a\u003e combines ipriflavone with magnesium and glycine to help stimulate bone and connective tissue formation. Studies show that ipriflavone increases bone density in women with osteoporosis\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eVitamin D-3\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eVitamin D-3 is essential to  bone health as it stimulates the absorption and utilization of both calcium and  phosphorus. Beyond its bone building benefits, Vitamin D-3 also helps protect against  muscle weakness, various types of cancer, and enhances immunity. Vitamin D-3 is  a natural form but is less commonly found in most vitamin formulas and is  considered to be better than Vitamin D-2. Each softgel of \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.myvillanegreen.com\/brands\/pathway\/pathway-vitamin-d-3-1000-iu.html\"\u003ePathway VITAMIN D-3\u003c\/a\u003e supplies 1000 mg of bioactive Vitamin D-3.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eVITAMIN K2\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e Vitamin K2 is a natural  form of vitamin K and is more biologically active than vitamin K1. Vitamin K2  increases the body’s production of osteocalcin, which helps calcium bind to the  bone matrix. The binding of calcium to the bone matrix is critical to the  growth and maintenance of bones. Vitamin K2 also plays an important role in  maintaining the elasticity and overall health of arteries. \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/brands\/pathway\/pathway-super-omega-3.html\"\u003ePathway SUPER OMEGA-3\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eDiets with low levels of omega-3 fatty acids have been linked to increased resorption of bone tissue. Many researchers speculate that this is related to the connection omega-3's have to reducing inflammatory chemicals produced by the body. Omega-3 fatty acids in the diet help calm inflammation and have been linked to lower rates of osteoporosis. Taking a high quality omega-3 capsule such as \u003ca href=\"\/brands\/pathway\/pathway-super-omega-3.html\"\u003ePathway SUPER OMEGA-3\u003c\/a\u003e can help to reduce chronic inflammation and support a healthy skeletal system. \u003ca href=\"\/brands\/pathway\/pathway-super-omega-3.html\"\u003ePathway SUPER OMEGA-3\u003c\/a\u003e is molecularly distilled for purity and is guaranteed to be free of heavy metals, pesticide residues, and other harmful contaminants. For ideal effects, it contains high concentrations of EPA \u0026amp; DHA (300 mg \u0026amp; 200 mg respectively).\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch2\u003eBio-Identical Hormone Replacement Therapy\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eOur Village Green team of  compounding pharmacists specializes in providing individualized compounded  prescriptions to fit each woman’s exact needs. Call us today at 800-869-9159  x1012 for more information.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch2\u003eHolistic Treatment for \u003cstrong\u003eOsteoporosis\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eAt Village Green Apothecary, our nutritionists and doctors work with patients to create optimal health by using natural remedies, such as vitamins, minerals, herbs, and homeopathic treatments. They also recommend tailored diet plans, exercise routines, lifestyle tips, specialized testing, as well as natural or bio-identical hormone replacement therapy to address the root cause(s) of imbalances.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eWe’re here to help! \u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.myvillanegreen.com\/consultations\/\"\u003eSchedule a consultation\u003c\/a\u003e with one of Village Green’s naturopathic doctors or certified nutritionists for a personal assessment of your unique situation. During your appointment (either by phone or in-person), our professionals will:\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cul class=\"std ul\"\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eReview your osteoporosis symptoms and health history\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eExamine your diet and lifestyle\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eRecommend specialized testing\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eAssess possible drug-nutrient interactions or depletions\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eAnswer any questions you may have\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eEvaluate osteoporosis treatment  options\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eCreate a customized plan that includes natural solutions, diet and lifestyle recommendations, and custom compounding.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"http:\/\/www.myvillanegreen.com\/media\/wysiwyg\/vga-arrow2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"16\" height=\"15\"\u003e  \u003ca href=\"mailto:margo@myvillanegreen.com\"\u003eContact\u003c\/a\u003e a Village Green nutritionist to help you design the best diet plan for your needs by calling 800-869-9159.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"http:\/\/www.myvillanegreen.com\/media\/wysiwyg\/vga-arrow2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"16\" height=\"15\"\u003e  \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.myvillanegreen.com\/consultations\/\"\u003eLearn more\u003c\/a\u003e about our nutrition counseling and wellness services.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n","products":[],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/0960\/9603\/collections\/img1_c4990ea0-f7f2-4353-9a40-b961bacc4c61.jpg?v=1582956587","url":"https:\/\/myvillanegreen.com\/collections\/osteoporosis.oembed","provider":"Village Green Apothecary","version":"1.0","type":"link"}