Six Steps to Healthier Bones

(NC) — Currently there is no cure for osteoporosis, but there are steps you can take to help reduce fracture risks and ensure your bones stay healthy and strong. They include:

1. Getting your daily recommended amounts of calcium and vitamin D

2. Getting enough physical activity including weight-bearing exercises

3. Avoiding excessive caffeine and alcohol intake

4. Quitting smoking

5. Knowing your risk factors

6. Talking to your doctor about prescription and non-prescription options to prevent and treat osteoporosis – for example, there are two over-the-counter natural health supplements – Promensil™ and Rimostil™ – that have been rigorously studied and have been shown to be safe and effective in slowing the progression of bone loss in menopausal and younger women, and treating postmenopausal women with osteoporosis respectively.