Everything You Need To Know About Osteoporosis

If any of your family members have osteoporosis, there are more chances for you to get affected with the same condition.

Women are more likely to have osteoporosis than men, especially after menopause.

Age is a major factor for developing Osteoporosis. When you get older there are more chances of Osteoporosis symptoms.

Petite people have more chances of developing Osteoporosis due to less body weight and smaller bone frames.

According to studies Asian and Caucasian descent are at greater chances of developing Osteoporosis.

Too much thyroid hormone leads to bone loss and lowered sex hormone leads to weaker bones.

Eating habits are another reason for the development of Osteoporosis. If you are not taking enough calcium and Vitamin D-rich foods, such a condition leads to bone loss or increased chances of fractures easily. Eating disorders like bulimia, anorexia, etc cause osteoporosis symptoms.

Smoking and alcohol consumption disrupts bone turnover, resulting in lower bone mass and an increased risk of bone fractures.

People who have undergone gastrointestinal surgery have more chances of developing Osteoporosis because, in this surgery, certain parts of the intestine are removed, such a situation leads to low absorption of nutrients especially calcium.

Longer use of medicines for diseases like cancer, gastric reflux, multiple myeloma, kidney diseases, inflammatory bowel diseases, etc causes damage to bones sometimes and leads to osteoporosis.

Following an inactive lifestyle ( sitting for a long time or lack of exercise) have more chances of affecting Osteoporosis.

Ashwagandha is an effective herb in improving bone health. The herb helps to increase urinary calcium and phosphorus excretion; hence increases the number of cells that produce bone tissues. Ashwagandha is rich in anti-inflammatory properties that prevent pain and inflammations associated with osteoporosis.

Ginger has been widely used in Ayurveda to treat various diseases. Ginger is rich in antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties that protect your body from various diseases.

Turmeric is very effective in repairing and building bone mass. Turmeric contains anti-arthritic and anti-inflammatory properties which help to reduce pain and stiffness related to bone illness.

Lemongrass is very effective in treating osteoporosis. Lemongrass is rich in flavonoids that help in strengthening the bones effectively.

Gotu kola has been widely used to improve ligament and cartilage health. These are the organs that are responsible for connecting joints together.

Cinnamon is rich in powerful antioxidant properties. The calcium and manganese properties in cinnamon improve bone health and reduce osteoporosis symptoms.

Pepper is rich in minerals. Manganese content of black pepper helps in improving bone health naturally.

‘Nidana’ means 'cause 'and ‘Parivarjan’ means eradication. Nidana Parivarjana is the first line of treatment for any diseases in Ayurveda. The causes of the development of osteoporosis in Ayurveda are Ahartamaka, Viharatmaka, and manas. So the therapy aims to treat these causes first to prevent Osteoporosis symptoms.

Panchakarma is the prime therapy used in Ayurveda to treat Osteoporosis. The therapy helps to eliminate toxins from your body and mind. There are generally three stages in Panchakarma therapy like Purva Karma, Pradhan Karma, and Paschaat karma. Purva karma includes the Snehan and Sweden process that aims to prepare the patients to get full benefits of Panchakarma therapy. Pradhan karma includes Vaman, Virechan, Vasti, and Nasya processes that aim to remove toxins that are accumulated in the stomach. Paschaat karma is the last step in Panchakarma therapy that follows a healthy diet and herbal remedies to rejuvenate the body and mind of the patient.

Sodhana is a purification therapy that aims to expel aggravated doshas from the body and brings a balance of doshas. .

Shamana therapy is very effective in treating Asthi Kshaya or bone loss. Shamana therapy aims to balance Tridoshas like Vata, Pitta, and Kapha. Shamana therapy includes both internal and external treatments to balance the doshas.