It is very important to maintain good bone health for a life free of pain and injury. Bone health was something that was neglected in past years but in the last decade there has been an increase in the amount of concern over bone health. More and more cases of reported osteoporosis have many doctors and patients devising programs for improved life long bone health.

Many older women still tend to neglect their bone health. They feel that it is too late to do anything once they reach middle age. Where it is true that maximum bone density is reached at around age 20, this is still not a reason to neglect your bones. Even those suffering from osteoporosis can improve their conditions quite significantly with diet, medication and exercise.

There are several natural remedies to help improve bone health. Once such remedy is exercise. Generally anything you do that works against gravity will help build bone density. Weight lifting is generally one of best methods of doing this. Other exercises such as jogging, cycling and aerobic are excellent as well. These exercises actually stress the bone in a positive way. This causes new bone tissue to be built increasing the density. It is important to remember that when you exercise to exercise your whole body. This way all of your bones get the benefit of exercise.

There are several dietary choices that a person can make to help build bone health. Dairy products such as milk and cheese are rich in calcium that helps to build new bone tissue. Fruits and vegetables as well as soy products are also known to produce bone building properties.

There are also foods that can deplete the bone tissue. By taking in too much sugar, drinking excessive amounts of alcohol, eating too many refined carbohydrates and taking in too much sodium, you can actually decrease your bone mass putting yourself at risk for injury and osteoporosis.

Good bone health is essential for a good quality of life. Even though bones are formed while you are young there is still much that can be done to improve your bone health later in life. With a good diet and exercise program your bone health can still improve despite your age.