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  • Exercise to build strong bones: Exercise for atleast thirty minutes comprising of
    weight-bearing exercise such as walking or jogging, three times a week. This
    regime has been proven to increase bone mineral density, and reduce the risk of
    falls by strengthening the major muscle groups in the legs and back.


-Water Walking: is another suggested exercise to combat osteoporosis. Walking
in chest-deep water for about 30 minutes at least three times a week is a
suggested remedy as water helps support the body weight and take stress off
bones and joints.



  • Dandelion Tea: Drink dandelion leaf tea to help build bone density

  • Higher intake of Soy products: As Hormonal imbalances can contribute to bone
    loss, eating more soy products or taking a supplement that contains soy
    isoflavones, the active ingredient in soybeans helps balance estrogen levels.
    One should get at least 40 mg of soy isoflavones in a daily diet or by taking
    isoflavone supplements.


-Chaste Berry: Chaste berry contains vitexicarpin and vitricin, which help to keep
hormone levels in balance. It is advisable to take atleast 250 mg a day of a
standardized extract of this herb every day for two to three months.



  • Dong Quai: Dong quai has been used in Chinese medicine for thousands of
    years to address menstrual disorders, PMS, and infertility. It also helps keep
    hormone levels in balance. It is advisable to take 250 mg of a standardized
    extract of dong quai daily as a tonic herb.

  • Black Cohosh: A recent study indicates this popular herb may help prevent
    osteoporosis. Most studies recommend an intake of either 20 or 40 mg of black
    cohosh extract twice a day.

  • Sesame seeds: A handful of sesame seeds had every morning may also help
    osteoporosis.

  • Almond Milk: Another home remedy for osteoporosis is calcium- rich almond
    milk. One can have the almond milk by soaking the almonds in warm water,
    peeling it and blending it with either cow milk, goats milk or soya milk.


Home Remedies for Heart Palpitation


Palpitation treatment using Grapes


Grapes are one of the most effective home remedies for heart palpitation. The
patient should take the juice of this fruit at frequent intervals. This will relieve the
condition.

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