BLISSFUL 100 YEARS / HEALTHY NUTRITION AND LIFESTYLE

                    OSTEOPOROSIS  Osteoporosis means porous bones. Our bones are constantly in the state of remodeling, some of the bones cells are forming and some are breaking down ie resorption of bones is taking place. If resorption is more than formation. Then it results in osteoporosis. Our bones become thin and porous. It’s a crippling disease. It increases the rate of fractures manifold. In old age it leads to pain and immobility which can result in infection, bed sores and even death. The causative factors may be low intake of calcium and vitamin D and friends sedentary lifestyle will also make our bones weak and porous. In women, at the time of menopause, decline in estrogen is also a contributory factor. Our bones grow in length in adolescence.( from 11 to 14 of years of age).Peak bone mass is generally achieved in our twenties. Bone mass is generally maintained from 25 to 30 years of age. After that resorption of bones begins. B

HOW TO COMBAT GOUT Friends, men generally over 30 years of age may be afflicted with this disease. Men from affluent families seems to suffer more from this disease  especially those who are on hypertensive drugs.  It is a chronic disease with recurrent attacks. The big toe which is a common site, is hot, swollen and painful.The pain can shoot up at midnight or in early morning hours.  In gout, the uric acid level of the blood increases, which is end product of the chemical reactions in our bodies. When the uric acid is too much in the blood, it forms uric acid crystals around the joints.  It can affect other joints also like wrist, fingers, knee, elbow and even ears. Women are safe till menopause. After menopause women are also prone to this disease. The causative factors may be genetic, faulty diet like excessive rich and fried food, emotional and physical stress, and excessive intake of alcohol,lack of physical activity and obesity.   Gout in severe cases ca