The everyday heel-drop exercise, combined with proper nutrition focused on kidney health, can help improve bone density and prevent osteoporosis.
Osteoporosis creeps in without symptoms, weakening bones until one unexpected fall or fracture reveals the damage. By then, recovery can be difficult and life-altering. However, there are ways to strengthen your bones before trouble strikes—and it may be simpler than you think.
On She’s Health, a program on NTD, sister media of The Epoch Times, Dr. Wu Kuo-pin, director of Taiwan’s XinYiTang Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Clinic, shared a heal drop exercise, and other simple ways to help build bone strength and prevent osteoporosis.
Heel-Drop Exercise to Enhance Bone Density
The principle for the heel-drop exercise is based on “vertical stimulation.” Each time your heels drop back to the ground, your bones absorb gentle vibrations that encourage bone cells to grow stronger. This stimulation helps form new bone tissue while slowing down bone loss, increasing bone density over time.
The best part? You don’t need a gym. Just 100 heel-drops spread throughout the day can provide protection—easy, effective, and fuss-free.
Start Position: Stand upright, rise onto your tiptoes, then let your heels gently drop to the ground. If you’re concerned about balance, hold onto a wall or sturdy furniture for support.
