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Osteoporosis & Bone Health Treatment in Anchorage
25 holistic practitioners in Anchorage who can help with Osteoporosis & Bone Health. Gabriel's evidence-based protocols, matched to local practitioners.
25 Practitioners
2 Treatments
1+ Supplements
Gabriel's Approach to Osteoporosis & Bone Health
Gabriel treats osteoporosis as REVERSIBLE in many cases, not inevitable bone loss requiring bisphosphonates. Bone is LIVING tissue, constantly remodeling (osteoblasts build, osteoclasts break down—balance determines density). Bisphosphonates (Fosamax, Boniva) STOP bone remodeling (poison osteoclasts...
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IV Nutrient TherapyPeptide Therapy
Key Supplements
- Calcium 1000-1200mg/day (FOOD sources better than supplements—see diet, if supplement: calcium citrate or hydroxyapatite, split doses, take with meals, avoid calcium carbonate—poorly absorbed), Vitamin D3 5000-10000 IU/day (CRITICAL—without D3, calcium not absorbed, optimal level 60-80 ng/mL for bone health—most need high dose), Vitamin K2 MK-7 200-300mcg/day (CRITICAL—directs calcium to bones, OUT of arteries, most important and most overlooked, synergy with D3), Magnesium 400-600mg/day (cofactor for bone formation, most people deficient—glycinate, citrate, or malate form), Boron 3-6mg/day (improves calcium/magnesium metabolism, increases estrogen), Strontium Citrate 680mg/day (increases bone density—but controversial, reduces fracture risk, take separately from calcium, European approval, not FDA approved in US), Vitamin C 1000mg 2x/day (collagen synthesis—bone matrix), Collagen Peptides 10-20g/day (bone matrix—especially Type I collagen), Silica (bamboo extract) 40mg/day (bone formation), Vitamin A 5000-10000 IU (bone health—but don't megadose, too much impairs bones), Zinc 15-30mg (bone formation), Copper 1-2mg (collagen cross-linking, bone strength), Manganese 5-10mg (bone formation), Omega-3 2-4g/day (anti-inflammatory, bone health), Ipriflavone 600mg/day (soy isoflavone—prevents bone loss, especially post-menopausal women), DHEA 25-50mg (if low on labs—hormone precursor), Bioidentical hormones if appropriate (estrogen, progesterone, testosterone—work with doctor, protect bones)
Key Lab Markers
- Bone density scan (DEXA scan—measures BMD in spine, hip, wrist, T-score: >-1 normal, -1 to -2.5 osteopenia, <-2.5 osteoporosis, Z-score compares to age-matched), Repeat every 1-2 years (track progress), Comprehensive metabolic panel (calcium, phosphorus, alkaline phosphatase, kidney function), 25-OH Vitamin D (optimal 60-80 ng/mL for bones—most people <30, need supplementation), Parathyroid hormone (PTH—if elevated, causes bone loss, check if high calcium or low vitamin D), Bone turnover markers: CTX or NTx (bone resorption—breakdown, high = losing bone), P1NP or Osteocalcin (bone formation—building), ratio shows balance, can track every 3-6 months (faster than DEXA—guides treatment), Thyroid panel (TSH, Free T3, Free T4—hyperthyroidism causes bone loss, hypothyroidism affects metabolism), Sex hormones: Estradiol, Progesterone, Testosterone, DHEA-S, FSH (post-menopausal women—low estrogen causes bone loss), Men: testosterone (low causes bone loss), 24-hour urine calcium (hypercalciuria—losing calcium in urine, causes: high sodium, excess protein, idiopathic), Magnesium RBC, Zinc, Vitamin K (if available), Celiac antibodies (if GI symptoms—malabsorption causes osteoporosis), Comprehensive stool test (if malabsorption suspected—affects nutrient uptake), CBC, Inflammatory markers (hs-CRP—chronic inflammation breaks down bone), Homocysteine (high associated with fractures), Bone-specific alkaline phosphatase (bone formation marker), FRAX score (10-year fracture risk calculator—guides treatment decisions)
Practitioners in Anchorage for Osteoporosis & Bone Health
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Dr. Birgit Lenger
VerifiedDr. Birgit Lenger·ND
4.8(47)
3330 Eagle Street, Anchorage, AK 99503
nutrition counseling
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(907) 561-2330#2
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Dr. Adam Grove
VerifiedDr. Adam Grove·ND, CBIS
4.7(34)
2102 Cleveland Ave, Anchorage, AK 99517
neurocognitive therapy
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(907) 222-6887#3
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Dr. Dawn Lawlor
VerifiedDr. Dawn Lawlor·ND
4.6(28)
Anchorage, AK
nutrition counseling
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(907) 771-4096#4
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Dr. Jason Harmon
VerifiedDr. Jason Harmon·ND, FABNO
4.9(52)
Anchorage, AK
naturopathic oncology
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(907) 771-0517#5
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Dr. Natalie Wiggins
VerifiedDr. Natalie Wiggins·ND, NMD
4.7(41)
3330 Eagle Street, Anchorage, AK 99503
nutrition counseling
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(907) 561-2330#6
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Kelly Sandberg
Kelly Sandberg·LAc, MSOM
4.8(67)
Anchorage, AK
Acupuncture
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(907) 563-0071#7
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Mark Larsen
Mark Larsen·LAc
4.7(38)
3330 Eagle Street, Anchorage, AK 99503
Acupuncture
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(907) 632-8789#8
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Jason de Luisa
Jason de Luisa·PMHNP-BC, FNP-BC
4.8(44)
1577 C Street, Anchorage, AK 99501
integrative psychiatry
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(877) 731-2995#9
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Dr. Bethany Buchanan
Dr. Bethany Buchanan·DNP, ANP
4.7(56)
915 West Northern Lights Boulevard, Anchorage, AK
integrative medicine
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(907) 562-7070#10
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Alaska Functional Medicine
VerifiedAlaska Functional Medicine·MD, NP
4.7(48)
Anchorage, AK
Functional Medicine Consultation
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(907) 717-2300#11
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Laura Evans Functional Medicine
Laura Evans Functional Medicine·FNP, IFMCP
4.8(52)
717 Barrow St, Anchorage, AK 99501
Functional Medicine Consultation
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(907) 334-2700#12
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Thrive Integrative Medicine
VerifiedThrive Integrative Medicine·ND, LAc, LMFT
4.8(67)
Anchorage, AK
naturopathic medicine
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(907) 770-3335#13
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Alaska Alternative Medicine
VerifiedAlaska Alternative Medicine·ND, DC
4.6(44)
Anchorage, AK
alternative medicine
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(907) 333-8880#14
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Spring Wind Acupuncture
Spring Wind Acupuncture·LAc
4.9(73)
Anchorage, AK
Acupuncture
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(907) 440-8660#15
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Relaxupuncture
Relaxupuncture·LAc, NCCAOM
4.8(59)
Anchorage, AK
Acupuncture
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(907) 717-1234#16
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Snow Blossom Acupuncture
Snow Blossom Acupuncture·LAc, DC, LMT
4.9(84)
Anchorage, AK
Acupuncture
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(907) 677-7669#17
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Stephanie Phillips
Stephanie Phillips·LAc
4.7(36)
Anchorage Midtown, AK
Acupuncture
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(907) 562-2273#18
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Alaska Functional Medicine
VerifiedAlaska Functional Medicine·MD, NP
4.7(48)
Anchorage, AK
Functional Medicine Consultationhormone therapyiv therapy
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(907) 717-2300#19
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Laura Evans Functional Medicine
Laura Evans Functional Medicine·FNP, IFMCP
4.8(52)
717 Barrow St, Anchorage, AK 99501
Functional Medicine Consultationnutrition counselinglifestyle medicine
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(907) 334-2700#20
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Thrive Integrative Medicine
VerifiedThrive Integrative Medicine·ND, LAc, LMFT
4.8(67)
Anchorage, AK
naturopathic medicineAcupuncturemental health care
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(907) 770-3335#21
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Alaska Alternative Medicine
VerifiedAlaska Alternative Medicine·ND, DC
4.6(44)
Anchorage, AK
alternative medicineChiropractic Careholistic medicine
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(907) 333-8880#22
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Spring Wind Acupuncture
Spring Wind Acupuncture·LAc
4.9(73)
Anchorage, AK
AcupunctureQigong Practicepsychotherapy
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(907) 440-8660#23
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Relaxupuncture
Relaxupuncture·LAc, NCCAOM
4.8(59)
Anchorage, AK
AcupunctureCupping TherapyMoxibustion
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(907) 717-1234