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It is highly recommended to drink milk every day, as it is the major source of calcium. Women aged 25-65 need 1000mg a day, but in case of pregnancy of breast-feeding, they need 1200-1500mg a day.
Exposure to the sunlight to increase the production of Vitamin D, which is necessary for the absorption of calcium.
Eating leafy vegetables, as they are a good source of calcium, and contain the vitamins and minerals necessary for the absorption of calcium. Such vegetables include: broccoli, rapeseed, spinach, beans and the like.
Continuous exercise, especially walking and trotting.
Reduce the intake of red meat, as it contains phosphor which needs considerably big quantities of calcium to be equivalent for it in the blood.
Smoking cessation.
Reduce the intake of soft drinks.
Avoiding the over-intake of caffeine.
Keeping away, as much as possible, from tension and stress, as they help increase the cortisol hormone, which is very harmful to bones.
Undergoing periodic examination to measure the bone density.
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