Stay Fit and Fit at Dusk Age

       During this time many people believe the myth that says the twilight age of a person, the less mobility, alias no longer agile due to osteoporosis.

And all along we have good bone structure and maintain a healthy body, you can remain active despite the oma.

Osteoporosis is a natural process. However, along with the increasing human life expectancy, osteoporosis is a problem. Without strong bones, a person could be going around in his old trouble.

According to Catherine Armstrong, naturophat (medical practitioner) from Australia, bone problems can be experienced by anyone, not always the elderly. In some cases there are children with bone disease.

To get strong bones, the consumption of foods containing calcium, such as cabbage, onions, garlic and eggs are good for the growth of cartilage. And of course calcium.

Not only from the milk

Figures for the average adequacy of calcium is recommended in Indonesia is 500-800 mg per person per day. In elderly and postmenopausal women experts tend to recommend the intake of up to about 1,000 mg / day.

Milk does contain much calcium. But calcium is not only derived from milk. Calcium can be obtained from green vegetables (eg spinach), fruits, broccoli, and tempeh and tofu. Nuts and seafood are also rich in calcium. If necessary, add the supplements containing glucosamine.

Armstrong recommends arthritis sufferers to choose deep-sea fish, like salmon, tuna, or mackerel. \ "If there is inflammation in the joints, fish and fish oil are highly recommended. Because they are rich in anti-inflammatory substances such as omega-3 fatty acids Eicosopentaenoic Acid (EPA) and Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)," he said.

Before choosing a fish oil product, you should test the anti-mercury, considering the content of chemicals that are too high in fish can be toxic. To cure your fingers are stiff, Armstrong recommends ginger and ginkgo biloba for circulation of blood.

If one member of your family have arthritis, then you should be more careful. Exercise regularly and avoid some foods, such as eggplant, potatoes, tomatoes, black tea, fruit acid, red meat and reduce the consumption of sugar.

These foods have different effects on everyone who is suffering from bone problems. There is a good idea to do a survey yourself by trying any foods that make your illness worse.

For people with bone disease, Armstrong suggested that they do sports that are not too heavy but still makes the whole body moves. Swimming, walking, pilates or tai chi is one of them. Consult a doctor or fitness trainer before you choose one type of exercise.