There typically are no symptoms in the early stages of bone loss, but once your bones have been weakened by osteoporosis, you might have signs and symptoms that include:

• Back pain, caused by a broken or collapsed bone in the spine.
• Loss of height over time.
• A stooped posture.
• A bone that breaks much more easily than expected.

Osteoporosis occurs when too much bone mass is lost and changes occur in the structure of bone tissue. Certain risk factors may lead to the development of osteoporosis or can increase the likelihood that you will develop the disease.

Many people with osteoporosis have several risk factors, but others who develop osteoporosis may not have any specific risk factors. There are some risk factors that you cannot change, and others that you may be able to change. However, by understanding these factors, you may be able to prevent the disease and fractures.

Factors that may increase your risk for osteoporosis include:

• Sex: Your chances of developing osteoporosis are greater if you are a woman. Women have lower peak bone mass and smaller bones than men. However, men are still at risk, especially after the age of 70.
• Age: As you age, bone loss happens more quickly, and new bone growth is slower. Over time, your bones can weaken and your risk for osteoporosis increases.
• Body Size: Slender, thin-boned women and men are at greater risk to develop osteoporosis because they have less bone to lose compared to larger boned women and men.
• Race: White and Asian women are at highest risk. African American and Mexican American women have a lower risk. White men are at higher risk than African American and Mexican American men.
• Family History: Researchers are finding that your risk for osteoporosis and fractures may increase if one of your parents has a history of osteoporosis or hip fracture.
• Changes to Hormones: Low levels of certain hormones can increase your chances of developing osteoporosis. For example:
  • Low estrogen levels in women after menopause.
  • Low levels of estrogen from the abnormal absence of menstrual periods in premenopausal women due to hormone disorders or extreme levels of physical activity.
  • Low levels of testosterone in men. Men with conditions that cause low testosterone are at risk for osteoporosis. However, the gradual decrease of testosterone with aging is probably not a major reason for loss of bone.
• Diet: Beginning in childhood and into old age, a diet low in calcium and vitamin D can increase your risk for osteoporosis and fractures. Excessive dieting or poor protein intake may increase your risk for bone loss and osteoporosis.
• Other medical conditions: Some medical conditions that you may be able to treat or manage can increase the risk of osteoporosis, such as other endocrine and hormonal diseases, gastrointestinal diseases, rheumatoid arthritis, certain types of cancer, HIV/AIDS, and anorexia nervosa.
• Medications: Long-term use of certain medications may make you more likely to develop bone loss and osteoporosis, such as:
  • Glucocorticoids and adrenocorticotropic hormone, which treat various conditions, such as asthma and rheumatoid arthritis.
  • Antiepileptic medicines, which treat seizures and other neurological disorders.
  • Cancer medications, which use hormones to treat breast and prostate cancer.
  • Proton pump inhibitors, which lower stomach acid.
  • Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, which treat depression and anxiety.
  • Thiazolidinediones, which treat type II diabetes.
• Lifestyle: A healthy lifestyle can be important for keeping bones strong. Factors that contribute to bone loss include:
  • Low levels of physical activity and prolonged periods of inactivity can contribute to an increased rate of bone loss. They also leave you in poor physical condition, which can increase your risk of falling and breaking a bone.
  • Chronic heavy drinking of alcohol  is a significant risk factor for osteoporosis.
  • Studies indicate that smoking is a risk factor for osteoporosis and fracture. Researchers are still studying if the impact of smoking on bone health is from tobacco use alone or if people who smoke have more risk factors for osteoporosis.
• From a holistic point of view; we look at pH issues, Parathyroid-Calcitonin levels, Genetic Miasms (like the Syphilitic and Sycosis Miasms), nutritional factors and hormones.

ESSENTIAL:

• NS Bone Health 2-6 caps daily and NS Glucosamine Joint Formula 2-6 caps daily: Joint & Connective Tissue Support.   
• Boron: (Found in NS Bone Health) Improves calcium absorption. Note: If you are taking a complex containing boron, omit this supplement. Take 3 mg daily.
• Calcium: (Found in NS Bone Health 2-6 capsules daily)Necessary for maintaining strong bones.
• Copper (EQ ZInc plus Copper and in several Multi Vites): Aids in the formation of bone. Take 3 mg daily.
• Iron (AI Iron): Provides organic iron and other nutrients needed for optimum health. Postmenopausal women usually do not need supplemental iron.
• Glucosamine plus chondroitin (NS Glucosamine Joint Formula 2-6 caps daily): Nutrients necessary for the development of bone and connective tissue.
• Magnesium (NS Magnesium Complex): Important in calcium uptake. Take up to 350 mg daily.
• Phosphorus: (NS Phosphorus Plus 35-50 drops 2 times daily or NS Celery Seed 2-6 capsules daily)Works with calcium to increase bone strength. Do not exceed 4,000 mg daily.
•  Potassium (in several multi vites and combo products): Needed to counteract high-acid diet. Shown to increase bone matrix, reduce calcium loss in the urine, and lower blood pressure. Caution: Check with your health care provider before using these amounts. Take 300–1,000 mg daily.
• Silica (NS Bone Health (horsetail)): Supplies silicon, for calcium utilization and bone strength. 
• Soy isoflavones (NS Bone Health): They have an estrogenic effect on the
  body. Estrogen promotes bone mass. 
• Vitamin B complex, plus extra vitamin B6 (pyridoxine),  and vitamin B12 (EQ: B Complex) Provides strength to protein in bone tissue and promotes the production of progesterone. For vitamin B complex, take as directed on label. Do not exceed 35 mg niacin, 100 mg vitamin B6, and 1,000 mcg folate daily. For  vitamin B6 (pyridoxine), take 100 mg daily. Do not exceed this amount. For vitamin B12, take 1,000–2,000 mcg daily.
• Vitamin D (NS Bone Health): Needed for the absorption of calcium. Take as directed on label. Do not exceed 100 mcg (4,000 IU) daily.
• Vitamin K (NS Bone Health): Essential for the production of bone protein. Take as directed on label.

VERY IMPORTANT:

•  L-lysine and L-arginine (EQ L-Lysine and EQ- L-Arginine): Aid in calcium absorption and connective tissue strength. Take as directed on label, on an empty stomach. Take with water or juice. Do not take with milk. Take with 50 mg vitamin B6 and 100 mg vitamin C for better absorption.
• Methylsulfonyl-methane (NS Glucosamine Joint Formula): A natural sulfur compound found in foods and present in body tissues. It is used by the body to build healthy new cells. MSM provides the flexible bond between the cells and provides support for tendons, ligaments, and muscles. Use a capsule form for easier absorption. Take as directed on label. Do not exceed the recommended dose.
• Multienzyme complex with betaine hydrochloride (HCl), plus proteolytic enzymes (NS Proteolytic Enzymes 2-6 daily and NS Digestive Enzymes Plus 2 caps with each meal): Needed for proper absorption of calcium and all nutrients. Note: Do not use a formula containing HCI if you have an ulcer or suffer from stomach acidity. For multienzyme complex with betaine hydrochloride (HCl), take as directed. Take with meals. For proteolytic enzymes take as directed. Take between meals.
• Vitamin A and Vitamin E (EQ Initial E): Vitamin A with mixed carotenoids is important in retarding the aging process. Vitamin E aids in the use of vitamin A and protects it from destruction by oxygen. For vitamin A with mixed carotenoids, take up to 3,000 mcg (10,000 IU) daily. If you are pregnant, do not exceed 3,000 mcg (10,000 IU) daily.  For vitamin E, take 90 mg (200 IU) daily or 180 mg (400 IU) every other day. Use d-alpha-tocopherol form.
• Zinc, plus copper (EQ Zinc plus Copper): Zinc is important for calcium uptake and immune function. Copper is needed to balance with zinc. For zinc, take up to 40 mg daily.  For copper, take 3 mg daily.
• Manganese (NS Manganese Plus 2 caps 2-3 times daily): Vital in mineral metabolism and joint and disc repair
• NS Green Max 2-4 caps daily:  Helps to balance PH issues and supplies food sourced nutrients.

HELPFUL:

• Chromium picolinate (EQ Chromium Picolinate): Improves insulin efficiency, which improves bone density. Take 400–600 mcg daily.
• DL-phenylalanine (DLPA) (AI Sys Pro): Good for bone pain. Caution: Do not take this supplement if you suffer from panic attacks, diabetes, high blood pressure, or PKU. Take as directed on label, on an empty stomach. Take with water or juice. Do not take with milk.
• Kelp (EQ Kelpcom 35-50 drops 2-3 times daily): A rich source of important minerals. Take 2,000–3,000 mg daily.
• Multivitamin and mineral complex (NS Liquid Life, NS Colloidal Mineral Plus, FF First Essentials, FGF Multi Vite, AI Multi ) : To supply essential minerals. Take as directed on label.
• Vitamin C with bioflavonoids (NS Liposomal Vitamin C: Important for collagen and connective tissue formation. Take up to 2,000 mg daily.

• NS Apple Cider Vinegar
• NS Bone Health
• NS Celery Seed
• NS Colloidal Minerals Plus
• NS Digestive Enzymes Plus
• NS Glucosamine Joint Formula
• NS Green Max
• NS Liposomal Vitamin C
• NS Liquid Life
• NS Magnesium Complex
• NS Manganese
• NS Phosphorus
• NS Proteolytic Enzymes
• NS Red Clover
• NS Teasel Root
• AI DHEA
• AI Hydromin
• AI K2/D3
• AI D3
• AI Iron
• EQ B Complex
• EQ Chromium Picolinate
• EQ Initial E
• EQ Kelpcom
• EQ L-Lysine
• EQ Parathyroid Cord
• EQ Ligapar
• EQ Feverfew
• EQ Osteopar
• EQ Osteocom
• EQ Zinc pus Copper
• BL Bone SRF
• BL OST Medix
• JW Eucalyptus Peppermint Essential Oil
• JW Lemongrass Essential Oil
• JW Peppermint Essential Oil
• JW Rosemary Essential Oil
• AI Iron
• AI Sys Pro
• FF First Essentials Men and Women
• FGF Multi 

• Dairy Products: milk, yogurt, or cheese.
• Calcium-Fortified Juice and Plant-Based Milks: including soy and plant-based milks
• Tofu 
• Dark Green Vegetables: collards, kale, turnip greens, and cabbage.
• Fatty Fish 
• Vitamin D-Fortified Beverages: cow’s milk, plant-based milks, and juice.
• Egg Yolks
• Beef Liver
• Pork
• Magnesium-Rich Foods: avocado, banana, cantaloupe, honeydew, lima beans, low-fat milk, nectarine, orange juice, potato and spinach.
• Potassium-Rich Foods: such as whole grains, nuts, spinach, oatmeal, potato and peanut butter.

 Bone Building Juice:

Ingredients:

• ½ avocado
• 2 cups spinach
• 1 cup cabbage
• 2 cucumbers

Directions:

• Add spinach, cabbage and cucumbers to vegetable juicer.
• Add avocado and juice in blender and mix together on lowest setting.
• Consume immediately.

• Lapis Lazuli
• Onyx
• Howlite
• Apatite
• Quartz Crystal
• Carnelian 
• Fluorite

• Black Cohosh (Actaea racemosa or Cimicifuga racemosa). Black cohosh contains phytoestrogens (estrogen-like substances that help protect against bone loss). 
• Red Clover (Trifolium pratense). Isoflavones extracted from this herb may slow bone loss in women.
• Horsetail (Equisetum arvense). Contains silicon, believed to strengthen bone.
• Kelp (Fucus vesiculosus L.). Used for musculoskeletal disorders; rich in minerals so may be a complementary treatment for osteoporosis.
• Oat Straw (Avena sativa). Boosts hormone levels that stimulate cell growth.
• Red Sage (Salvia miltiorrhiza). A plant used in Chinese herbal medicine (where it is known as danshen) that has been associated with improvements in osteoporosis.

• Thyme (Thymus vulgaris). Thyme has been used to enhance immune function and treat respiratory, nerve, and heart conditions. Researchers found that regular consumption of thyme improved bone mineral density.

• Silicea (also called Silica): People who need this remedy are often nervous, easily tired, very chilly, and tend to sweat at night. They have a refined or delicate appearance, and often have weakness in the spine. Their injuries are slow to heal, and they tend to have a low resistance to infection. Moderate exercise often warms the person up and improves energy.
• Symphytum: When osteoporosis is a problem, fractures often occur from mild trauma. This remedy can be useful for strengthening and healing bones when new fractures occur, and also helpful when pain persists in old, healed fractures.
• Calcarea carbonica: This remedy is often helpful to individuals who are easily tired by exertion and tend to feel anxious and overwhelmed from work or stress. The person may be chilly, flabby or overweight, and feel worse from cold and dampness. Back pain, swollen joints, and a sweaty head at night are often seen. People who need this remedy often have strong cravings for both eggs and sweets.
• Calcarea phosphorica: Stiffness, soreness, and weakness of the bones and joints often are experienced by those who need this remedy. Aching in the bones of the neck, upper back, and hips can be distressing. Deep tiredness frequently is felt, especially after exercise. Calcium deposits and bone-spurs may develop, even while general bone-loss is taking place, and fractures may be slow to heal. A feeling of dissatisfaction and a strong desire for travel or a change of circumstances are often seen in people who need Calcarea phosphorica.
• Phosphorus: This remedy is often helpful to people who are sensitive, suggestible, imaginative, but easily tired or weakened physically. Bones may be less strong than normal, or be slow to heal after fractures. Weakness is often felt in the spine, with burning pain between the shoulder blades. People who need this remedy are often tall and thin with an easily-flushing face. A desire for refreshing foods (especially ice cream) and strong thirst for cold or carbonated drinks are other indications for Phosphorus.

• Acupuncture
• Tai Chi
• Photonic Mat
• PEMF
• Biomat

• BL23
• ST36
• BL20
• BL11
• CV4
• GV4
• SP6
• KI3
• BL18
• GB39

• Ginger
• Orange
• Sage
• Rosemary
• Thyme
• Wintergreen
• Cypress
• Fir
• Helichrysum
• Peppermint
• Eucalyptus
• Lemongrass