Health Tip for May: WHAT IS OSTEOPOROSIS AND HOW CAN YOU PREVENT IT?

Following is a great article about osteoporosis by a friend & business associate of mine. Her business, Lifetime Leisure Ltd. has helped so many people become more active.

If you need some motivation, help or direction with your work-out routine, give her and her company a try.

Jen with Lifetime Leisure Ltd. is a caring, motivating and athletic health professional... enjoy the read, Roland

 

WHAT IS OSTEOPOROSIS AND HOW CAN YOU PREVENT IT?

                                                       

Osteoporosis is a condition that results from bone loss and makes the bones become weaker and thinner.  If you have osteoporosis, the bones of the hip, spine, and wrist are most commonly affected and are likely to break or fracture. 

 

Risks of developing osteoporosis:

-          Low calcium intake

-          Smoking

-          Low physical activity

-          Poor nutrition

-          Low body weight, less than 125lbs

-          Consuming too much caffeine, alcohol, and carbonated beverages

 

Reduce risk of developing osteoporosis:

-          Consume adequate amounts of vitamin D and calcium

-          Increase level of physical activity to include weight-bearing activities; walking, hiking, dancing, and weight training

-          Live a healthy lifestyle and reduce intake of alcohol and caffeine

-          Hire a professional to help you increase your bone density with resistance training

 

Recommended intake of calcium:

           

	Age		4-8		800mg
		9-18		1300mg
		19-50		1000mg
		Over 50		1200mg
		Pregnant or lactating women 18+		1000mg

 

www.osteoporosiscanada.ca 2011

 

Physical activity is extremely important for improving bone health and managing osteoporosis. Our professionally trained Therapeutic Recreation team has a combination of motivational, coaching and personal training skills as well as in depth knowledge of physiology and medial training to meet your needs wherever you are at. Your needs and personal challenges are most important as we design and implement programs that are custom suited to you and your lifestyle.

 

Jennifer Gilchrist, RT

Lifetime Leisure Ltd.

www.lifetimeleisure.ca

jen@lifetimeleisure.ca

604-781-5196

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