Since the beginning of time, people have suffered from disease of the ambulatory and skeletal systems.
Osteoporosis and osteo-arthritis are two of the most common diseases in this respect. Whilst osteoporosis causes bones to become brittle, osteoarthritis is a debilitating disease, particularly affecting joints. Both of these conditions affect the entire population.
The number of people currently suffering from them is already substantial and will continue to increase. This is because they primarily affect the elderly and longevity is increasing all the time.
The widespread incidence of osteoporosis and osteoarthritis in the population has numerous effects: on the one hand the general economy is primarily affected due to people being unable to work and requiring care; and on the other, the quality of life of those affected is diminished. Those affected suffer considerable pain, may not be able to work and often have to give up hobbies they love.
In the worst cases, they may be confined indoors or even to bed and become dependent on care provided by others. In addition to the physical disabilities involved, psychological problems are added. The fear of increasing pain or, in the case of osteoporosis, of new fractures, an uncertain future and social isolation.
Both diseases tend to develop slowly and are the result of the negligence of earlier years. The first symptoms usually appear in later years when, due to substantially damaged bones and joints, long-term treatment becomes necessary to obtain relief or at least to halt progress. Cure by this time is practically impossible due to the extent of the damage already caused.
It is frightening to think that basically each and every one is a potential candidate for osteoarthritis and, especially in the case of women, for osteoporosis in old age. However, fortunately, this need not necessarily be the case. Everyone can actively work on this from a very early age.
Later, the conditions may then not even appear or, if they do, in milder form. The method is to ensure adequate amounts of activity and proper nutrition. This information is intended to show how proper nutrition - especially with selected vitamins, mineral salts, insulin and collagen - can have a positive influence on existing disease or on prevention.
This information is by no means intended to replace the advice of a doctor on any symptoms that may exist. The doctor must be the one to establish a proper diagnosis and to advise on appropriate therapy.