Morning all~
Must say, I'm very impressed with how you all are becoming so very involved in your own health care issues and concerns. None of us have had the educations that our 'specialists' have had..but we do have the abilities to now research and share what we find might be helpful to us. Since the majority of us reading and commenting on this thread have bone issues as well as other factors as we age...sharing our knowledge is crucial to be able to take responsible steps towards alemelorating our disparate symptoms and gleaning better results. Must say, I've been at your weight..also being 5'4"....now I've gained some weight back and am up to 124lbs. which feels like a good weight for me. In order to build bone density, we also need to have good muscle strength. Getting an adequate amount of protein a day is crucial for this as well. The research that NASA did on bone density building for their astronauts showed that one has to apply 4.5x one's own body weight in order to 'trigger' the bones to start the process of re-building. Well...that's pretty impossible for most of us to accomplish, must say! This is the theory behind "OsteoStrong's" machines. Weighing 124, I had to be able to 'press' 545lbs!....not possible in the real world..but with their machines I did manage to press pretty close to that amount and hold it for 5 secs. But, with the severe Osteoporosis I do have..this is not a good exercise for me to do. But..walking has many other benefits for the rest of our overall health picture..we're not just our bones. This is where the vibration plate comes in. At the right frequency, with a 'proven' product..the thinking is that this is a good way to stimulate the bones and muscles to react and start to re-build bone density..in time. Nasa is using this new technology now as well as resistance workouts. We would all benefit from a more holistic approach to our bodies..which includes exercise..no matter what kind...eating a more balanced diet, plant based is recommended as well..as long as we keep up the protein intake.. and cutting down our sugar intake, alcohol and no smoking of course. Swimming, bike riding, skating...are great for our cardiovascular systems and feeling good..but not so much for our bones, unfortunately. Rebounding is a good weight bearing tool. If one can tolerate a weighted vest that doesn't cause harm, is also a good idea for us that don't weigh enough, as are weighted ankle wraps. I have all of these..but find that most of them just don't work for me with my other bone issues. This is why I sought out the info on the vibration plate and the research behind it. I feel ever so much better after a 15 minute session on my 'plate'....now..will it make a difference in my bone density? Way to early to tell..but hey, the meds also take a long time to turn our 'ships' around...but with the added problems they can also bring. Don't give up!....we have to keep up our positive energy no matter what we choose to do..moving forward everyday with a positive attitude is key as well for a more balanced and good overall feeling of well being. I wish you all the best..Now..go make it a good day!