October is the month of ghosts, goblins and skeletons lurking around every corner. The image of skeletons and skulls are everywhere to be seen and what is scarier than someone dressed as human bones walking about on their own? Skeletons at Halloween are suppose to cause a fright, but your own skeleton shouldn’t be causing you distress. Unfortunately, those with osteoporosis live with fear that their once strong and sturdy skeleton may break with a sudden movement or fall.
Osteoporosis is often called “the silent disease” because bone loss usually occurs gradually over the years without any symptoms. The general believe is that osteoporosis is a normal part of aging that occurs with the decline in hormones estrogen and testosterone. Even though a decline in these hormones is a significant cause of bone loss, there are many cultures where the aging population doesn’t show any signs of osteoporosis. Therefore, it is important to investigate the causes of bone loss on an individual basis. The BONES method takes a comprehensive approach to evaluating the causes of bone loss through consideration of diet, digestion, stress levels, lifestyle and proper supplementation based on these factors. You can evaluate your risk for bone loss and find out which of these areas may be putting you at risk by taking my online bone loss quiz.
Skeletons hanging from a tree and blowing in the wind remind us that Halloween is in the air, but it should also remind us of the importance of caring for your bones, the bones that provide strength and structure to your body and flesh.