Natural Therapies for the Treatment of Osteoporosis

by Dr. David Williams

Filed Under: Osteoporosis, Bone & Joint Health

Last Reviewed 11/08/2011

Learn how to treat osteoporosis naturally using diet, exercise, and nutritional support

Not only does the conventional treatment of osteoporosis have many harmful side effects, it doesn't even work well in treating or halting progression of the disease. Fortunately, there are many safe and effective natural therapies that stop the destruction of bone as well as build and restore it, leading to stronger bones stronger that are less prone to fracture.

Exercise is one of the top ways to build bone and prevent osteoporosis. Bones grow and re-mineralize in response to the stress placed on them. Therefore, proper bone growth requires exercise—especially progressive resistance exercise or weight lifting.

Some other therapies I recommend for the treatment of osteoporosis:

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