Blurbal Perspective

Photo Credit: galleryhip Bone loss diseases such as osteopenia and osteoporosis are a scary reality for women as we age. They say that the peak bone density for a female is age 30. After that, bone density slowly decreases. While most women my age don't have to worry too much about bone density disorders just yet, it is a reality in my life. In June, I was diagnosed with osteopenia in my lumbar spine. After I received my diagnosis, the doctor stated that I need to increase my calcium intake. Not only did I begin taking calcium supplements, I began researching foods that are rich in calcium. During my research, I found a ton of vegetables that have a good amount of calcium in them. The following are the top 10 vegetables that are high in calcium (and are now a staple in my diet) 10. Bok Choy Bok Choy contains 105mg of calcium. That equates to 11% of our daily value. 9. Beet Greens Beet greens contain 117mg of calcium. That equates to 12% of our daily value. 8. Broc...

Photo Credit: ethicanagorg The last several years of my life have been pretty crazy. In 2011, I was diagnosed with Celiac Disease. In 2012, I tested positive for Ulcerative Colitis. In 2013, I severely injure my back. In 2014, I have surgery to fix the problem (which fails). In 2015, I hit a serious rock bottom (which I have publicly documented in order to raise awareness and help others in similar situations), and I begin treatment for Crohn's Disease. During the time between 2013 and present day, I've endured moderate to severe pain. Every single day. Sometimes I can walk, sometimes I cannot. This brings us to what this post is really all about: Osteopenia. On Thursday, I got a call from my doctor and she told me that my bone density scan revealed Osteopenia in my lumbar spine (the entire lumbar spine L1-L5). She told me everything that I need to do, which includes adding another medication to my cocktail of medications that I take each day. What is Osteopenia? When ...