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Bone Density Loss: Slowing the Process Naturally

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A friend has just asked me about how to deal with bone density loss. I wanted to share with you my initial response, but boy, this is a big topic and one really relevant to the Crone Zone.

Would love to hear if you are interested in delving a bit deeper into what we can do, as women, to slow down bone density loss.


My top 5 daily bone builders are:

Move your body and your energy

Look after your kidneys

Eat mineral rich foods

soak up the sun

de-stress and rest


Want to know more? first let's look at what happens to bone density as we age.


Bone is not static — it is living tissue that is constantly being broken down and rebuilt.

In youth, rebuilding outpaces breakdown, but by the mid-30s this balance begins to shift.

For women, the loss accelerates at menopause when estrogen — a key hormone that protects bone — drops dramatically.


  • By age 50, many women begin experiencing measurable osteopenia (low bone mass).

  • Left unchecked, this can progress to osteoporosis, where bones become fragile, porous, and prone to fractures.


Bone loss is often called the “silent thief” because it happens gradually, without pain, until a fracture reveals it.


Factors That Contribute to Bone Loss


  • Hormonal changes (especially declining estrogen, progesterone, and DHEA)

  • Genetics and family history

  • Sedentary lifestyle

  • Stress and elevated cortisol (depletes calcium and weakens bone)

  • Poor diet (low in minerals, high in processed foods, excess caffeine or alcohol)

  • Kidney energy decline (in TCM, the Kidneys govern bones and marrow)


Natural Ways to Slow Bone Density Loss


1. Energy Medicine Approaches

Donna Eden’s work and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) both recognize that bones are sustained by energy as much as by nutrients.


Simply doing the Celtic Weave, or fluffing up the aura, helps the body 'hold' the structure together. Bones respond not only to minerals and hormones, but also to the stability of the energy field that surrounds them. An esoteric approach yes, but one that has increasing importance as our biofields are stressed now, more than any time in our history as a species.


  • Kidney Meridian Support: The Kidneys "rule the bones" in TCM. Daily tracing of the Kidney meridian, holding the K-27 points (below collarbone), and massaging under the ball of the foot (KD-1 point) strengthen this system. Massaging the Source Point - Kidney 3 - on the inside of each ankle is a simple way to bring balance to this meridian.

Don't forget to every cell in your body you are the voice of the Goddess - so plenty of self talk and possibly while you are massaging Kidney 3 - tell your body how strong the bones are.


  • Daily Energy Routine (DER): Provide an overall energy reset. As mentioned above the Celtic Weave help keep the skeleton strong and energetically aligned. CONNECTING HEAVEN AND EARTH stretches and stimulates energy through the joints, spine and long bones, if you can get the energy flowing (and not sitting stagnant) it helps keep bones and connective tissues in good condition.

  • A Spinal Flush either given by a friend on with two tennis balls in a sock (I'll repost about this, if you don't know it) clear toxins from the lymph and spin reflexes which benefits bone marrow.

  • If you know Donna's work you might work all your frontal Neurolymphatic reflex points - here's a great video by my friend Margie Fein that explains how to do it is a very clear way ...

    https://youtu.be/UcXSfZuvBAQ

  • Belt Flow: Keeps energy circulating around the waist, supporting Kidney health and hormonal balance.


  • I personally like any stretching such as Yoga - creating and maintaining 'space' in the body and flexibility of connective tissue .Tai Chi and Qi Gong: Proven to reduce fracture risk by improving coordination and balance.


  • Rebounding (mini-trampoline): Just 5–10 minutes a day stimulates bone cells, lymphatic flow, and circulation. It’s low-impact yet highly effective.


  • Walking, hiking, dancing,, and light strength training: Build muscle, improve balance (preventing falls), and encourage bone density. I've just started exploring balance specific exercises - even if I'm in the 'crone zone', I want to maintain the quality of life I have and balance is one of the factors we need to be aware of in the zone.


Fuel your body with good foods ....

  • Calcium-rich foods: Dark leafy greens, sesame seeds, almonds, sardines with bones, and broccoli.

  • Vitamin D: Essential for calcium absorption; sunlight exposure + mushrooms + supplementation if needed.

  • Magnesium: Found in pumpkin seeds, spinach, avocados — balances calcium in bone metabolism. I personally massage a magnesium 'butter' into my feet, lower legs and knees every evening before I go to bed. Somehow I feel that topical application works well on specific areas.

  • Vitamin K2: Directs calcium into bones and away from arteries. Found in natto (fermented soybeans), hard cheeses (yippee for us cheese addicts), and leafy greens.

  • Silica & Boron: Trace minerals that enhance bone matrix strength. Found in oats, horsetail tea, apples, and prunes.

  • Protein: Adequate intake is crucial for collagen matrix in bones. I also supplement Collagen.

  • Avoid: Excess sugar, processed foods, sodas (phosphates leach calcium), and smoking.


  • Stress reduction: Chronic cortisol release accelerates bone loss. Daily practices like meditation, deep breathing, or energy medicine grounding exercises help.


  • Good sleep: Bone regeneration peaks at night — poor sleep reduces repair.


    Sorry! Limit alcohol and caffeine: Both interfere with calcium absorption.


A couple of extra ideas ....


  • Mineral-rich smoothie (greens, chia seeds, almond milk, berries).


  • Evening stress release (3 deep belly breaths with hands over Kidneys).


Bone health isn’t just about avoiding fractures — it’s about resilience, strength, and vitality as we age. When we nourish our bodies through energy, food, movement, and rest, we are not just preserving density but cultivating the vital essence (Jing) that makes us feel alive,

grounded, and strong.


5 Daily Bone Blessings


Dance with Gravity – Walk, rebound, or stretch so your bones remember their strength.

Honour Your Kidneys – Trace their pathway; they are the keepers of bone vitality.

Feast from the Earth – Dark greens, seeds, nuts, and ocean gifts to nourish your marrow.

Drink the Sun – Let golden light awaken Vitamin D and joy within your cells.

Rest into Renewal – In stillness and sleep, your bones weave themselves whole again.


Maddie

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