OSTEOPOROSIS: AN EXAMINATION OF THE CONDITION
If you have had a Bone Density test utilizing the latest advances in DXA technology, which can give accurate results and according to the classification system developed by the World Health Organization, and your T-Score was below -2.5, this has put you in a statistical category that shows you should be VERY concerned with your bone density. The World Health Organization states that a T-Score of anything below -2.5 is in the range of “Osteoporosis.” This puts you at HIGH risk for bone fractures, which could compromise your quality of life and could lead to other complications. We recommend that you take some proactive measures that will not only stop further bone density loss, but may actually improve your bone density and strength.
The following recommendations are based on research done by the National Osteoporosis Foundation. NWC Naturals® has outlined the following three-prong, natural approach to help you improve your bone health.
1. Nutrition
Calcium is essential for healthy bones. Increase calcium intake by eating foods high in calcium and avoid calcium-depleting foods or habits:
- Carbonated beverages of any kind
- High-protein diets
- Prescription drugs
- High-fat diets
- Drinking alcohol
- Coffee
- Table salt & junk foods high in preservatives
- White sugar, white flour, and caffeinated foods
Include at least 800 mg of calcium daily from the following foods:
| Food Item | Calcium Content | Food Item | Calcium Content |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yogurt, low-fat (1 cup) | 400 mg | Spinach (½ cup) | 100 mg |
| Skim milk 2% (1 cup) | 300 mg | Orange (1 average) | 50 mg |
| Salmon (6 oz) | 360 mg | Molasses (1 Tbsp) | 140 mg |
| Almonds (1 oz) | 70 mg | Swiss cheese (1 oz) | 270 mg |
| Corn tortilla (2 average) | 120 mg | Total-Nutrition Program™ | 333 mg |
2. Exercise
Perform only low-impact aerobic exercise 3–4 times per week for 30 minutes, plus a strength-training program 3 times per week for 30 minutes. Working with a personal trainer is highly recommended for resistance training. (DO NOT perform high-impact exercises.)
Types of Exercise
- High-impact aerobics: jogging, walking, stair climbing, dancing
- Low-impact aerobic: swimming, indoor cycling, stretching
- Resistance training: strength training with weights
3. Supplementation
Take Two Daily-Cal™ capsules three times a day, preferably with meals. Daily-Cal™ combines the most absorbable forms of calcium, magnesium, zinc, copper, manganese, and boron (patented amino acid chelates) with vitamin D from shiitake mushroom and soy isoflavones (the only known nutrient to increase bone mineral density). Isoflavones are delivered 200% better with our L.E.A.D.S.® Live Enzyme Activated Delivery System®.
Along with Ultra-Cal 1000™, supplement daily with Ultra-Enzyme Support® to aid digestion and nutrient delivery. We also recommend one serving per day of Total-Nutrition Program™ to replenish vital nutrients and supply an extra 333 mg of chelated calcium.
Remember: with osteoporosis the bones do not feel pain. Without proper testing you will not know anything is wrong until something BREAKS!