Tag: Bone Health

Vitamin K has great effect on bone health. It is naturally present in leafy green vegetables but is generated in large amounts in our gut. For healthy production and absorption of Vitamin K, make sure there is everyday bowel movement, include ghee, kale and spinach to your diet, cut back on high sugar and gluten foods and avoid stress.

Origin Of Olive Oil  Hippocrates, the father of medicine, dubbed olive oil “the great therapeutic.” The ancient Greek physician identified more than 60 medicinal uses...

The American Dental Association states that 40 % of people with gum disease also have a chronic health conditions. Diabetes, heart disease and arthritis are related to dental health. Eating a balanced diet avoiding sweets, drinking lots of water, avoiding tobacco, chewing sugarless gum and regular dental check ups are a must to keep dental health in check.

Herbs like turmeric, guggul, ashwagandha, ginger and boswellia can be used. Mix 1tsp turmeric, ¼ tsp garlic, ¼ tsp ajwain, ½ tsp coriander seed powder, ½ tsp fenugreek with half glass of water and take twice a day. Fasting is very beneficial to reduce arthritis pain. Body massage with sesame or mustard oil helps reduce vata that causes arthritis.

Things like bobbing under the water or swimming are great ways to treat arthritis pain. Just being in water helps reduce swelling as the hydrostatic pressure helps improve circulation. Using water’s magical property – buoyancy; resistance can improve strength and stamina with minimal joint stress.

Bones respond to stress and building bones is similar to building muscles. You need to push yourself a little to increase bone strength. While most exercises are good, the best exercises include jumping, weight lifting, dancing, tennis or exercises that will keep your feet on the ground. Heel drop exercise has proven to increase bone density effectively.

All fractures need medical attention. First, stop the bleeding by applying pressure. Immobilize the injured area. Apply ice packs to limit swelling and pain. After the treatment, resting on the couch will not accelerate the healing process. It's better to walk slowly using a cane or a walker. Being physically active and eating healthy will help you heal better and faster.

Clinical studies have shown that consuming milk does lead to more calcium being absorbed and retained by the body. Several other studies have shown that milk and dairy food consumption is associated with lower rates of osteoporosis in post-menopausal women and milk and dairy consumption is a predictor of osteoporosis risk and better bone health as adults.

OA Knee joint is mainly the form of Osteo-Arthritis which is a degenerative joint disease due to the lack of lubricating (Synovial) fluid in...

Of late, gold jewelry has become a fashion statement and something that every woman adores. In the olden days, gold was not used as a fashion...

Curejoy Expert James Dudley Explains: Broken bonesare the part of our childhood or teenage lives. Most of us tend to get a broken bone, sometimes...

Oolong tea, is a Chinese tea with unique and distinctive characteristics, produced mainly in Fujian and Guangdong, as well as Taiwan. It is made...

Prunes (dried plums) are most popularly used for their laxative effects, but a growing body of research indicates that prunes offer significant benefits to...

Without warning and, for some reason, in the middle of the night, gout strikes- an intense pain in a joint, most often the big...

Inflammation - The Root of Dis-ease Today, we know that inflammation is the root of many chronic health conditions ranging from heart disease and diabetes...