Osteoporosis.....Solution from yoga?

When we recommend yoga as a part lifestyle for older people, it has many therapeutics effect. Among this the most common which is generally seen in Older women is Osteoporosis. It is a diseases of bones, in which bones get weak and more prone to fractures. With study of medical DXA, the bone mineral density(BMD) is counted, and any negative deviation in it will be considered as Osteoporosis. These fragility fractures that appears abnormally in bones can affect hips, wrist, vertebral column and sometimes ribs. Generally in elder woman a menopause can be a significant cause behind this postmenopausal osteoporosis. You can see the effect of Osteoporosis on Backbone in the picture.

According to Ayurveda and yoga, increased Vata in joints can cause thinning and losing bone density of bones. Generally the lifestyle changes, Diets(Sufficient Calcium and Vitamin D) and regular regime of well chosen exercises, specially weight bearing asanas can reverse the process of Osteoporosis.

Proper Asanas, proper breathing and proper attitude forms the harmony among ovaries, adrenals, Parathyroids(regulates calcium metabolism), pituitary makes the balanced supply of hormones that strengthen the bones.

Asanas like Cobra, Sphinx and Locust helps to strengthen the back muscles and Poses like warrior helps develop the power around legs. Correct practice of Pranayamas specially Lunatic flows helps to regenerate the lost hormones and avoid further risk of diseases.

Ayurveda suggests some internal medications for example Shankha Bhasma, that is powder of Oyster Shells, which provide a good and safe supply of Calcium. Not only medications but yoga is important as sometimes high calcium can cause danger of stone in Kidneys.....

A good and balanced diet should be chosen that can include like Milk, Cheese, Carrot, Soy, Sesame seeds etc.