[tri-med] vibrating plate/osteoporosis

Recently, another possible treatment has been making headlines, noted Dr. Kiel. 
Called whole-body vibration, it was inspired by an unexpected source: the NASA 
space program. Researchers looking for ways to help astronauts maintain bone 
density in the weightlessness of space discovered that standing on a vibrating 
plate for 10 to 20 minutes seemed to help. Numerous animal studies, examining 
sheep, turkeys, and rats, showed the treatment had a significant positive 
effect on bone formation. A small study that included 70 post-menopausal women 
found that those who performed knee exercises on a vibrating platform 
significantly increased bone mineral density at the hip as compared to women 
exercising on the ground or not exercising at all.
Preventing Fractures, Avoiding Falls

The best way to combat osteoporosis, of course, is to prevent it in the first 
place. Prevention begins in childhood with plenty of exercise and a 
calcium-rich diet. But for those of us who have left those days far behind, 
there are still steps you can take to minimize osteoporosis risk. The most 
often cited is calcium supplements, accompanied by vitamin D to facilitate 
absorption. Dr. Roth recommends 800 IU of vitamin D a day, double the US RDA of 
400 IU. Other vitamins important to bone health include protein, vitamin K, 
magnesium, and silicon. In addition, adults should eat plenty of fruits and 
vegetables, perform weight-bearing exercise regularly, quit smoking, and limit 
intake of alcohol, caffeine, and carbonated beverages. 

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