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Osteoporosis & Bone Health Treatment in Boston
31 holistic practitioners in Boston who can help with Osteoporosis & Bone Health. Gabriel's evidence-based protocols, matched to local practitioners.
31 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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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 Boston for Osteoporosis & Bone Health
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92GPS
WellFit Acupuncture & Integrative Health
Anna Israel, LAc·LAc, licensed acupuncturist
4.9(0)
Boston, MA
Acupuncture
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92GPS
WellFit Acupuncture & Integrative Health
Anna Israel, LAc·LAc, licensed acupuncturist
4.9(0)
Boston, MA
Acupuncture
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91GPS
Boston Holistic Health Center, P.C.
VerifiedMultiple Licensed Naturopathic Doctors·ND, licensed naturopathic doctors
4.8(85)
Boston, MA 02116
naturopathic medicine
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(617) 894-0332#4
91GPS
North End Acupuncture
Philip Barlow and team·LAc, multiple licensed acupuncturists
4.9(142)
North End, Boston, MA
Acupuncture
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91GPS
Boston Holistic Health Center, P.C.
VerifiedMultiple Licensed Naturopathic Doctors·ND, licensed naturopathic doctors
4.8(0)
Boston, MA 02116
naturopathic medicine
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(617) 894-0332#6
91GPS
North End Acupuncture
Philip Barlow and team·LAc, multiple licensed acupuncturists
4.9(0)
North End, Boston, MA
Acupuncture
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90GPS
Brigham and Women
VerifiedMultiple Practitioners·MD, PhD, L.Ac., various specialists
4.6(92)
Brigham and Women
integrative medicine
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90GPS
Copley Acupuncture
Marcy White·LAc, MAOM, CFMP, 20+ years experience
4.9(88)
Copley area, Boston, MA
Acupuncture
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90GPS
Brigham and Women's Osher Center for Integrative Health
VerifiedMultiple Practitioners·MD, PhD, L.Ac., various specialists
4.6(0)
Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA
integrative medicine
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90GPS
Brigham and Women's Osher Center for Integrative Health
VerifiedMultiple Practitioners·MD, PhD, L.Ac., various specialists
4.6(0)
Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA
integrative medicine
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90GPS
Copley Acupuncture
Marcy White·LAc, MAOM, CFMP, 20+ years experience
4.9(0)
Copley area, Boston, MA
Acupuncture
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89GPS
Yi Song Acupuncture
Yi Song, LAc·LAc, licensed acupuncturist
5.0(0)
Boston area
Acupuncture
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89GPS
Yi Song Acupuncture
Yi Song, LAc·LAc, licensed acupuncturist
5.0(0)
Boston area
Acupuncture
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88GPS
My Path Medical
Multiple Practitioners·Functional medicine practitioners
4.8(74)
Boston area
Functional Medicine Consultation
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88GPS
Dr. BreAnna Guan Naturopathic Medicine
VerifiedDr. BreAnna Guan, ND·ND
4.9(47)
Boston area
naturopathic medicine
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88GPS
George Mandler Acupuncture
VerifiedGeorge Mandler, DACM·DACM, doctorate in acupuncture and Chinese medicine
4.9(0)
Boston area
Acupuncture
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88GPS
My Path Medical
Multiple Practitioners·Functional medicine practitioners
4.8(0)
Boston area
Functional Medicine Consultation
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88GPS
Dr. BreAnna Guan Naturopathic Medicine
VerifiedDr. BreAnna Guan, ND·ND
4.9(0)
Boston area
naturopathic medicine
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88GPS
George Mandler Acupuncture
VerifiedGeorge Mandler, DACM·DACM, doctorate in acupuncture and Chinese medicine
4.9(0)
Boston area
Acupuncture
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87GPS
Dr. Jacqueline S. Yang New England Integrative
VerifiedDr. Jacqueline S. Yang, ND, CAc·ND, CAc, licensed naturopathic doctor and acupuncturist
4.8(52)
Boston area
naturopathic medicine
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87GPS
Dr. Cima Pillsbury Naturopathic Medicine
VerifiedDr. Cima Pillsbury, ND·ND
5.0(0)
376 Boylston St Ste 403, Boston, MA 02116
naturopathic medicine
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87GPS
Dr. Cima Pillsbury Naturopathic Medicine
VerifiedDr. Cima Pillsbury, ND·ND
5.0(0)
376 Boylston St Ste 403, Boston, MA 02116
naturopathic medicine
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87GPS
Dr. Jacqueline S. Yang New England Integrative
VerifiedDr. Jacqueline S. Yang, ND, CAc·ND, CAc, licensed naturopathic doctor and acupuncturist
4.8(0)
Boston area
naturopathic medicine
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86GPS
Aum Healing Center
Multiple Practitioners·Functional medicine practitioners
4.7(68)
Boston, MA
Functional Medicine Consultation
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86GPS
Dr. Cristian Mihoc Naturopathic Medicine
VerifiedDr. Cristian Mihoc, ND·ND
4.9(0)
35 India St Fl 3, Boston, MA 02110
naturopathic medicine
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86GPS
Aum Healing Center
Multiple Practitioners·Functional medicine practitioners
4.7(0)
Boston, MA
Functional Medicine Consultation
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86GPS
Dr. Cristian Mihoc Naturopathic Medicine
VerifiedDr. Cristian Mihoc, ND·ND
4.9(0)
35 India St Fl 3, Boston, MA 02110
naturopathic medicine
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85GPS
Dr. Vaishali Verma Naturopathic Medicine
VerifiedDr. Vaishali Verma, ND·ND
4.8(0)
376 Boylston St Ste 403, Boston, MA 02116
naturopathic medicine
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85GPS
Dr. Vaishali Verma Naturopathic Medicine
VerifiedDr. Vaishali Verma, ND·ND
4.8(0)
376 Boylston St Ste 403, Boston, MA 02116
naturopathic medicine
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