Osteoporosis is usually thought of as a “woman’s disease” but according to an article in USA Today approximately one in five men are affected by it, too (Your Health).
Osteoporosis is another name for bone density loss. It is estimated that one half of all women will suffer bone loss of the period of a life time. While osteoporosis can be deadly in women it is also dangerous for men.
“Six percent of all men over 50 are destined to break a hip, says the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases. And studies show that when they do, they are more likely than women to die or require long-term care.” (Ibid.)
What Causes Osteoporosis?
The causes of osteoporosis are believed to be lowered hormones of estrogen and testosterone in both women and men, along with nutritional and dietary factors.
According to the National Institutes of Health, Office of Dietary Supplements, “Some evidence suggests that magnesium deficiency may be an additional risk factor for postmenopausal osteoporosis. This may be due to the fact that magnesium alters calcium metabolism and the hormones that regulate calcium. Several human studies have suggested that magnesium supplementation may improve bone mineral density to a greater degree than a lower magnesium intake. Diets that provide recommended levels of magnesium are beneficial for bone health (Kelly’s World Famous).”
As Americans, our diets are insufficient. Our soil has been depleted by modern farming methods and so, even the best diet does not supply all the nutrients we need and the necessary trace minerals from the soil.
What are the costs of Osteoporosis?
The total annual medical bill for fractures due to osteoporosis is around “$30 billion” (Ibid.). This figure does not account for the costs of care for those who are permanently incapacitated. And, it is not possible to put a monetary figure on the cost of death caused as a result of osteoporosis.
What Should You Do?
To protect the health of the bones and health, in general, it is wise to avoid excessive alcohol consumption, smoking and the drinking of sodas. Pharmaceutical medications can damage the bones, as well.
Get plenty of exercise. Stronger muscles help support the bones and overall health.
Supplement your diet with a balance of magnesium, calcium and Vitamin D like Peter Gillham’s Osteo Calm. Magnesium is required for over 300 of the body’s biochemical processes. Without Magnesium, your body cannot convert Calcium and Vitamin D into bone tissue.
Reference:
“Your Health: Should Men Also Be Screened for Osteoporosis?” by Kim Painter, USA Today. July 26, 2010. Retrieved on August 11, 2010/ http://www.usatoday.com/news/health/painter/2010-07-26-yourhealth26_ST_N.htm
Kelly’s World Famous. http://www.allnaturalpainrelief.com. Retrieved on August 11, 2010. http://www.allnaturalpainrelief.com/product51.html
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we are just very much concerned abt men's health….
–i mean.. no one would like to get it on with damaged goods!!
and if they do get deteriorated in time, at least we'll be sure to know how to FIX it…..
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I don’t see abs
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I bet they're just a bunch of 15 year olds giggleing to our problems.
You know, they are snooping to see what we have problems with and then laugh at it.
Dude, I find it creepy too…it's the MENS section.
No other place to ask, there really needs to be another subcategory called male sexuality so all the sex questions can be asked there. Unfortunately, some serious male health issues get hidden in all the "is my penis big enough" questions.
mmm nice I always read that mag.
hehe
because we have young kids that are allowed to ask pointless questions
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yahoo isnt working very well right now. They are on coffee break or something. Its been happening a lot lately. It'll be back to normal soon hopefully.
I have no problem with it at all. And to all of those dudes saying that women don't know about our health, you can't honestly say a woman has never taught you something about your body. My wife taught me most of what I know about my own anatomy. Women also are more likely to investigate health problems then us guys who would rather just wait and see if it goes away on its own.
kein richtiger sixpack mit 18 _:D:D
ok vorallem da ist er doch am besten zu trainieren
(20jahre sind noch besser)
cause they are "interested"
the girl do to choice a guy with beautiful body i like him, it’s well