Natural Health: I'm in my early 40s, what can I do about my osteopenia? 

Our bones are living tissue directly affected by diet and exercise.
Natural Health: I'm in my early 40s, what can I do about my osteopenia? 

Osteopenia, known as bone thinning, is a precursor to osteoporosis.

I’m in my early 40s and was recently diagnosed with osteopenia in my spine. It did not come as a total surprise, as my periods stopped for five years in my 20s due to a strict exercise and diet regimen. I’m following my GP’s recommended lifestyle changes, including taking vitamin D and calcium supplements. What else can I do?

Osteopenia, known as bone thinning, is a precursor to osteoporosis.

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