Stay fit and healthy in old age

So far, many people believe the myth that says the more twilight age of a person, the less mobility, alias no longer nimble due to osteoporosis.

And as long as we have good bone structure and maintain healthy body, you can remain active despite a grandmother.

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

According to Catherine Armstrong, naturophat (health practitioners) from Australia, the problem can be experienced bone anyone, not always the elderly. In some cases there are children with bone diseases.

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

Not only from the milk

Figures adequacy average calcium recommended in Indonesia is 500 - 800 mg per person per day. In old age and menopausal women tend to recommend experts intake to about 1000 mg / day.

Milk does contain lots of calcium. But calcium is not only obtained from milk. Calcium can be obtained from green vegetables (eg spinach), fruit, broccoli, and tempeh and tofu. Nuts and seafood are also rich in calcium. If necessary, add a supplement containing glucosamine.

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

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

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

These foods have different effects on each person who suffered a bone problems. There's a good idea to conduct a survey yourself by trying any foods that make your illness worse.

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