Many doctors are now recommending hormone replacement therapy with a combination of estrogen and progesterone to strengthen bones. However, there are many other natural nutrients that are very effective in reversing bone thinning. Menopausal women need also to ponder lifestyle changes that can have a profound impact on skeletal health during the menopausal years. Although osteoporosis is a potentially disabling disease, there is good news. Adopting a natural lifestyle is the key ingredient in preventing osteoporosis or reversing it if we already suffer from the condition.
Natural living gives the body all that it needs to remain healthy.
Well, it means both stopping certain behaviors and increasing or adopting others. Let's look at some natural ways we can help ourselves insure that our skeletal systems do not break down and decrease or ruin our quality of life as we age. Walking is an excellent exercise as is resistance training. All of these elements are critical for bone health. Vitamin D is especially important.