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Learn About Arthritis And Smoking - 2

...Its severity can vary and it can come and go.

Your risk of Osteoporosis increases if you smoke but there are other risk factors.

1. Thin, small frame.

2. Family history of fractures below age 50.

3. Postmenopausal

4. Early menopause.

5. Use of certain drugs.

6. Lack of calcium

It was 20 years ago when smoking was first identified as a factor in reducing bone density. It's unsure if it is smoking alone or the characteristics that go with smokers that are the cause of the increased risk.

But what is known is smokers heal slower and fractures take much longer to heal. Smokers bone loss is significant and quitting smoking can reverse the damage. Remember second hand smoking is dangerous.

So why not quit smoking? Even if you've smoked forever quitting has been proven to be very beneficial. There are many excellent stop smoking programs and there is also some excellent online support groups.

Combine your stop smoking program with eating well. Eat a diet high in Vitamin D and calcium, low in dairy fat, filled with plenty of dark green leafy vegetables, and foods high in calcium.

Lastly don't forget the importance of exercising regularly. Walk, run, or even weight bearing exercises. They are all an excellent preventative treatment.

Arthritis and smoking what a combo. One that deserves eliminating.

Not all arthritis treatments are the same as you just read about arthritis and smoking. You will see that your doctor might even suggest several for you to try before deciding on the one that is best for you. You will be glad that you knew more about your options.

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