The World Health Organization characterizes osteoporosis by low bone mass and the deterioration of the microarchitectural bone tissue. It occurs in 50% of women over the age of 50. Bone loss is increased by poor diet, lack of exercise, body weight less than 127lbs, genetic predisposition, menopause, drugs and certain diseases. The bones become weak and brittle, suseptable to fracture and the most common site of fracture is the hip. It has become a hot topic in medicine, primarily because of the cost involved with treating and caring for hip fractures. Treatment is best when started preventatively; however, treatment has shown to be effective even at old age. Natural supplements are effective and necessary and highly recommended for those who are doing drug therapy to increase bone mass.

Aching bones
Vertebral deterioration leading to impingement of nerves and resulting pain.
Fracture.

Lifestyle Changes:

Exercise: 1 to 1 ½ hours everyday, including aerobic and weight lifting exercise. Exercise increases calcitonin levels in the blood, which stimulates bone-building processes.
Avoid excessive exercise: Endurance athletes are at a greater risk for osteoporosis, due to decreased estrogen levels. If you are missing menstrual periods, then you need to decrease exercise by 30%.
Stop smoking.
Being on thyroid hormones increases the risk of bone loss.
Avoid water treated with fluoride: fluoride has been shown to decrease bone strength.
Increase other calcium rich foods besides dairy products: soy products, collards, spinach, turnip greens, bean sprouts, chestnuts, almonds, filberts, sesame seeds, sunflower seeds, rhubarb, oysters, shrimp, salmon, mackerel, sardines, peas, garbanzo beans, molasses, figs, broccoli, sea vegetables.

Dietary Changes:

Avoid caffeine: caffeine increases urinary calcium loss.
Avoid alcohol: alcohol decreases vitamin D, which is needed to build bone.
Avoid excessive protein intake: Protein increases urinary calcium loss.
No sugar: sugar increases urinary calcium excretion.
A diet high in meat protein leads to increased urinary calcium excretion.

Natural Solutions:

Osteoporosis Management Protocol:

Ipriflavone Osteo Formula: 2 capsules three times daily with meals.
E-400 Selenium: 2 capsules with breakfast daily.

If you experience joint pain, then include:

Arthro-Complex: 2 capsules twice daily between meals.

If you have osteoarthritis, then include:

Inholtra Joint Support Formula: 1 capsule three times daily away from food. Take this for 12 weeks.
Ultra Potent C 1000: take 1 tablet twice daily with Glucosamine Sulphate for 12 weeks. Then maintain on 1 capsule daily.