Efficiently managing the Calcium deficiency with the help of Ayurveda

by Kudrati Ayurved Parkinson Treatment in India

Calcium is an essential micronutrient found in abundance in the human body and as per the experts around 99% of it is stored in the bones and teeth. Known as the calcium deposits of the body, the calcium stored in bones and teeth cavities get further to absorb calcium effectively in the mechanism of many critical bodily functions like hormone secretion, muscle contraction, balancing body acid and alkaline levels, nerve transmission and more. The deficit in the calcium deposits isn’t a problem that occurs instantly instead it is a pressure that builds up over some time.

While the warning signs of deficit start with an unexpected fracture or loss of the tooth, the severe stages of the problem include muscle spasms, burning sensation around the mouth and fingers, facial spasms, seizures, and tremors. The calcium deficiency is mainly due to factors like aging, Vitamin D deficit and hormonal changes like the decline in estrogen hormone during menopause. While the mild loss of calcium from bone is called osteopenia, osteoporosis is the severe version of the problem. When the acute stage continues for long, the aftereffects could result in fragility, broken bones, loss of mobility and more such things.

Here are some tips from the Ayurvedic practices that will help to bring the calcium deficiency in control easily:

1. Maintain dietary calcium intake: An ideal per day calcium level requirement for adults and the elderly is 1000-1300mg, for teenagers, it is 1300 mg, 700-1000 mg for kids and 250-300 mg for infants. Amongst all the ages mentioned above, the calcium deficit can click on the body clock anytime. Moreover, the best way to meet the body’s daily calcium requirement is to consume an apt quantity of healthy food products which include fruits, vegetables useful and dairy products.

Products like milk, yoghurt, tofu, soybeans, soy juice, oranges; Vitamin and rice beverages are readily available and are excellent suppliers of calcium. Other than these, vegetables like Broccoli, spinach, Mustard greens, Garlic, and sun-dried tomatoes are also some essential calcium supplements for the human body. Coming to the fruits, dried figs, dates, dried plum, kiwi and mulberry are good options for daily diet.

The natural supplements strengthen the body from within, unlike the artificial ones that develop higher levels of calcium serum in the blood which holds the danger of developing calcification in the arteries and other body tissues. Even the medical studies stand in favor of the natural supplements and have referred daily consumption of approx 600 mg of calcium as adequate for the smooth body functioning.

2. Amp up the supportive nutrients level: When it comes to strengthening the bones and stabilizing the calcium levels in them, there is a need to maintain a proper dosage of Vitamin D, Vitamin K2, and Magnesium. Below it is briefly described how these supportive nutrients are closely linked with the calcium levels in the human body:

• Vitamin D- The presence of Vitamin D inadequate levels increases the body’s ability to effectively absorb calcium.

• Vitamin K2- This regulates the calcium deposition in the human body. In case, the calcium deposits instead of getting stored in the bones are piling up in the arteries, Vitamin K2 cleans it up from arteries and deposits adequately in the bones.

• Magnesium- Deficit of magnesium in the body, affects the growth & fragility of bone, alters the calcium metabolism and hampers the hormones that regulate calcium.

3. Power herbs for holistic body development: The herbs in Ayurveda help to replenish the calcium levels in the human body naturally and strengthen the body immune from inside. Below are the main power herbs of Ayurveda that can help in recovering from the Calcium deficiency:

• Amalaki (Emblica Officinalis)- Popular for its rejuvenating properties, this is a natural antioxidant that removes the impurities from the body and helps in the regeneration of cells. Rich in calcium and Vitamin C, Amla helps in preventing premature aging, soothing hyperacidity, boosting metabolism and improving immunity.

• Parval Pishti ( Coral)- Derived from the red coral roots, coral is known as the purest form of calcium. It helps in the formation of strong bones and the effective most herbs in cases of osteoporosis.

• Akki Pishti (Agate) - Agate is another divine herb that manages the depleting calcium levels with ease. Other than that it is also used in tackling the problems of many heart and cardiac diseases.

• Mukta Pishti (Pearl)- It is the powdered form of pearl that rejuvenates the body with its soothing effects and is useful in treating osteoporosis, bleeding disorders, gastritis, diarrhea and many more such problems.

• Guduchi (Giloy)- This herb is effective in boosting the immunity level, maintaining homeostasis and preventing the diseases from causing any harm to the body.

4. Improve the sedentary lifestyle: When one is on the Ayurvedic treatment of disease make it a point to avoid indulging into smoking, drinking alcohol, untimely periods of sleep and meals and other such health depriving habits. Be regular with the meditation, yoga, and exercises as it will help in relaxing the body from all the tensions, stress and anxiety to make the healing procedures work more effectively. Regular bodily movements in the form of yoga asanas and exercise not only strengthens the muscle and joints but also increases its flexibility thus, doing wonders for the osteoarthritis patients.