Pumping a Little Iron Might Just Prevent Osteoporosis

When Gail Kelley, president of Two Men and a Truck ®, 50 years old now, she had conducted a baseline bone scan. She learned that they were below the minimum level of bone density for her pelvis / hip and right at the minimum level was for her spine. She was in the early stages of osteoporosis. Their options were the drugs they wanted only as a last resort, or they increase the calcium intake, which they had tried, calcium supplements taken advantage of before with poor results. They decided not to choose a third option, so highpromoted as the first two. Weight-exercises.

Low bone mass is a typical feature of osteoporosis. According to the National Osteoporosis Foundation, this disease leads to deterioration of bone tissue and was more than 44 million Americans, affecting over 55 percent of people aged 50 or higher. It is estimated that in the United States, 10 million people are already the disease, while another 34 million are estimated, a low bone density have therefore always the chancefor acquiring the disease. If acquired, the disease leads to increased bone fragility and susceptibility to fractures. Eighty percent of victims are women.

Medical experts agree that osteoporosis can be prevented, but it starts in adolescence. These are the years where you are to develop their bone mass, so that children on the diet rich in calcium and vitamin D, eat a must. Other factors, say experts who are helping you to prevent osteoporosis are: • Doing burden andResistance exercises • A healthy lifestyle without smoking or excessive alcohol consumption • Among bone density tests at appropriate

Kelley decided to gain the services of Adam Kessler, president of sports conditioning specialist, to get them on track. Kessler put them on an exercise program with weights, adding an intensity that they will not do to use on your own. Studies have shown that the use of load exercises will help increase bone densityand make them stronger. Working with dumbbells, weights and / or the exercise machines with an intensity that pushes you to be developed to improve bone density, enough to avert the occurrence of osteoporosis.

"I saw the difference, as I think I pushed myself over in the elaboration of what these guys have got me by surprise," said Kelley. "They did not allow me simply have to continue. You understand, my goal, and if I concentrate, they fluctuate around this goal."

Kessler also recommendedCombination of exercise with a more balanced diet rich in calcium. These included eating more dairy products such as yogurt, buttermilk, milk or cheese. But some people with lactose intolerance. If that is the case, an individual may acquire their calcium from sources such as beans, oranges, molasses, almonds, or salmon.

What was the outcome? A year later, Kelley went back and she bothered to get another doctor to bone scan. Her second scan showed much improvement in its two critical areas,Move them back into the normal range.

"My doctor said that the usual" scenario is that once begins in bone density, it does not stop, let alone improve it! "

Kelley was thrilled that they have no access to funds and has decided that the combination of diet and exercise will be a lifestyle habit for them to prevent osteoporosis.

"My mentality is that I will continue to workout with Adam and his group for an indefinite period. They are part of the team of expertshelp me to achieve my goal to stay active and healthy as I age, "said Kelley.

It is recommended if you have some of the following risk factors, you might want to ask your doctor for a bone scan:

• Women over 50 and started menopause

• Caucasian or Asian, but all breeds can be affected

• An inactive lifestyle

• Low calcium intake in your life

• a family history of osteoporosis

Osteoporosis is often calledthe "silent disease" because it really does not have any symptoms until it is too late. Before you know that your bones are weak, and you will always fractures. So if you are certain risk factors, it is better safe than sorry. But the best thing you can do now start pumping iron and eating right and maybe you will not 'worry the bone. "

Copyright 2006 Adam Kessler