Bone Density is Important!

Osteoporosis (decreased bone density) is often thought of as a disease the affects only women. This is not true. Many men have osteoporosis. The best ways to prevent osteoporosis from affecting you are 1) do not smoke, 2) eat a balanced diet with many non-dairy sources of calcium and Vitamin D and 3) perform weight-bearing resistance exercises during ALL phases of your life. For further information and specific exercises you can do to prevent this ugly disease, schedule an appointment with Dr. Hartwig at Marcum Chiropractic. Call 503-235-7130 today.