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Miriam Nyasha Kwari-Herbalist
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This week, we are talking about osteoporosis, a serious disorder that weakens bones. Because of this illness, bones become fragile, brittle, and prone to fractures.
Weak bones might develop as we grow older due to a decrease in hormones that protect our bones. As a result, older men and postmenopausal women are more likely to develop this illness.
Body size, ethnicity, family history, food, medical problems, medications, inactivity, smoking, and binge drinking are additional risk factors for osteoporosis.
Although exposure to direct sunlight is a fantastic way for the body to produce vitamin D, today’s lifestyle frequently restricts, if not completely prevents, many people from getting enough vitamin D produced that way.
As a result, it is frequently necessary to rely on food sources and high-quality supplements to ensure that a healthy balance is maintained.
Herbs actually excel in preventing bone illnesses and strengthening weak bones. Here are my picks for the top 6 herbs for strong, healthy bones:
Dandelion
The stems, leaves, and flowers of dandelion plants are not only a great source of calcium, a mineral that is vital for the development of strong bones, but they are also a great source of boron.
One of the highest concentrations of boron found in any diet is found in dandelion shoots.
Tea can be prepared from dried dandelion stems, flowers, and leaves.
Add one teaspoon of dried dandelion per cup of boiled water. Let steep for at least 10 minutes.
Strain and drink three times daily for best results. Drink for three weeks then take a break for one week. Repeat.
Horsetail
Horsetail is a particularly fine-leaved herb with long, thin leaves that have a form similar to horse hair.
Researchers discovered that the plant not only strengthens bones but also shields against infections that lead to fractures and osteoporosis.
The research revealed that horsetail
promotes osteoblasts’ capacity to create bone. The researchers came to the conclusion that drinking horsetail extract might be an effective method for constructing bones.
Horsetail is also high in the mineral silica, which plays an essential role in strengthening bones.
Add one teaspoon of dried horsetail per cup of boiled water. Let steep for at least 10 minutes.
Strain and drink three times daily for best results.
Nettle
Nettles, commonly known as stinging nettle because of the tiny, hair-fine stingers on their stalks, are a nutritional powerhouse with a lot of calcium in an easily digestible form.
The stinging effect of dried nettles is diminished.
Add one teaspoon of dried nettles per cup of boiled water. Let steep for 10 minutes. Strain and drink three times daily for best results.
You can also add dried nettles to soups or stews to give these foods a nutritional boost.
Red clover
Red clover is a wild flowering plant from the same family as peas and beans. It is frequently used in conventional medicine as a treatment for arthritis, asthma, whooping cough, and menopausal symptoms.
You can make a tea from dried red clover flowers by adding 1 teaspoon of dried flowers per cup of boiled water.
Let steep for at least 10 minutes. Strain and drink 3 cups daily for best results.
You can also add fresh red clover flowers to salads, or use red clover sprouts on salads, sandwiches, or wraps.
Avoid picking red clover on lawns that have been sprayed or are close to high-traffic areas. For peri and postmenopausal women to help prevent osteoporosis, red clover extract is already sold as an alternative over-the-counter medication.
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