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Osteopenia Treatment in Rapid City
5 holistic practitioners in Rapid City who can help with Osteopenia. Gabriel's evidence-based protocols, matched to local practitioners.
5 Practitioners
1 Treatments
6+ Supplements
Gabriel's Approach to Osteopenia
Gabriel treats osteopenia aggressively to prevent progression to osteoporosis (much easier to reverse osteopenia than osteoporosis). He optimizes vitamin D, K2, magnesium, and calcium from food, uses weight-bearing and resistance exercise, addresses hormones (estrogen in women, testosterone in men),...
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Hormone Optimization Therapy
Key Supplements
- Vitamin D3 5000-10,000 IU (get level to 60-80)
- Vitamin K2 (MK-7) 200-300mcg
- Magnesium 400-600mg
- Calcium 500-800mg (prefer from food)
- Boron 6mg
- Strontium citrate 680mg (proven to increase bone density)
Key Lab Markers
- DEXA scan (bone density - repeat every 1-2 years)
- Vitamin D (optimal 60-80 ng/mL)
- PTH (parathyroid hormone - elevated if calcium/D deficiency)
- Calcium serum and 24-hour urine
Practitioners in Rapid City for Osteopenia
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#1
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Dr. Valerie Stephens
VerifiedDr. Valerie Stephens·MD
4.9(156)
807 Columbus St, Rapid City, SD 57701
integrative medicine
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(605) 858-9571#2
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Dr. Melanie Munson
VerifiedDr. Melanie Munson·ND, LAc
4.8(132)
2650 Jackson Blvd., Suite 20, Rapid City, SD 57702
Acupuncture
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(512) 800-2328#3
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Dr. Kyla Helm-Swanson
VerifiedDr. Kyla Helm-Swanson·MD
4.7(96)
3312 Jackson Blvd, Rapid City, SD 57702
Functional Medicine Consultation
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(605) 646-7158