Strength of the bone may get affected by some small lapses!
Posted on: 23/Jul/2021 1:27:00 PM
The frequent complaint, known as ‘arthritis’, occurs mostly due to ageing as one becomes older. Most of us feel that this is bound to occur in everyone’s old age and have to be encountered!
Despite the above observation, it happens that some persons experience joint problems on the knees and forearms even at a younger age – at the same time, we also see many senior citizens with absolutely no such problems!
This fact confirmed that there is no link between ageing and arthritis!
It may be surprising to note that some small lapses we may lead to affect the bone strength!
Yes! WE CAN AVOID ARTHRITIS AND THE AGEING FACTOR LEADING TO REDUCTION IN BONE STRENGTH BY LEADING A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE! HERE WE GO:
Smoking
The habit of smoking cigarettes (and beedis0 NOT ONLY AFFECTS THE LUNGS BUT ALSO WEAKNS THE BONES! Researches in this regard establish that the density of the bones reduces quite rapidly in persons with tobacco habit!
Smoking induces the production of the stress hormone known as cortisole. This causes a reduction in bone density. Thus, with the gradual reduction of bone density, arthritis sets in!
Absence of an active lifestyle
Absence of an active lifestyle (asset daily routine) also paves the way for a reduction in bone density. Doing physical exercise regularly reaches the tissues and strengthens the bones!
Drinking alcoholic liquour
Regular intake of alcoholic drinks also causes the reduction in bone density. Taking alcoholic liquour `reduce the production of the hormone testosterone and estrogen. This affects bone density!
Excess salt in food dishes
The habit of excess salts in food items taken also causes a remarkable reduction in bone density. The excess sodium in the body destroys the Calcium content and removes it through urine! SO, NOTE THAT REDUCTION IN THE QUANTUM OF SALT IN ALL FOOD ITEMS WILL HELP PROTECT BONE STRENGTH!
Being stay-put at one place for long durations
Just getting bottled in one’s residence and remaining ‘stay-put for long durations without any outings also affects the bone health! Walking out in open-air and sunlight helps the production of Vitamin D in the body. Note that this is very essential in enhancing bone strength!
So, the habit of walking out in daylight daily will ensure the production of the required quantum of Vitamin D and thus strerengthen the bones.
