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Osteoporosis & Bone Health Treatment in Charlotte
22 holistic practitioners in Charlotte who can help with Osteoporosis & Bone Health. Gabriel's evidence-based protocols, matched to local practitioners.
22 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 Charlotte for Osteoporosis & Bone Health
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#1
85GPS
Natasha Ryan, ND
Dr. Natasha Ryan·ND, Naturopathic Doctor
0.0(0)
Charlotte, NC 28207
naturopathic medicine
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(980) 365-6372#2
80GPS
Dr. Megan Ding, ND
VerifiedDr. Megan Ding·ND, Board-Certified Naturopathic Doctor
4.9(50)
10722 Carmel Commons Blvd, Suite 450, Charlotte, NC 28226
naturopathic medicine
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(980) 291-9571#3
80GPS
Charlotte Acupuncture and Wellness Center
VerifiedMultiple Licensed Acupuncturists·NC Licensed, NCCAOM Board Certified, 3000+ hours training
4.8(100)
Charlotte, NC
Acupuncture
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(704) 677-1774#4
80GPS
Stephanie Mottola, ND
Dr. Stephanie Mottola·ND, Naturopathic Doctor
0.0(0)
Charlotte, NC 28203
naturopathic medicine
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(980) 365-6372#5
80GPS
Dr. Andrea Duvnjak, ND
Dr. Andrea Duvnjak·ND, Licensed Naturopathic Physician, 12+ years experience
0.0(0)
Ballantyne Medical Associates, Charlotte, NC
Functional Medicine Consultation
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(704) 542-7373#6
80GPS
Dr. Leang Eap, ND
Dr. Leang Eap·ND, Licensed Naturopathic Physician, AANP Member
0.0(0)
4724 Park Rd Ste B, Charlotte, NC 28209
naturopathic medicine
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(704) 525-6288#7
80GPS
Charlotte Natural Wellness
Dr. Integrative Team·
0.0(0)
Charlotte, NC
naturopathic medicine
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(704) 333-5022#8
80GPS
Carolinas Natural Health Center
Naturopathic Team·
0.0(0)
Charlotte, NC
naturopathic medicine
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(704) 708-4404#9
80GPS
IVY Integrative
Certified Integrative Practitioners·
0.0(0)
Charlotte, NC
integrative medicine
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(704) 831-0222#10
80GPS
AAHOM Acupuncture
VerifiedLi Jie McGimsey & John McGimsey·NC State Licensed Acupuncturists, CAOM National Board Certified
4.8(0)
4730-B Park Rd, Charlotte, NC 28209
Acupuncture
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(704) 525-6288#11
80GPS
Wenhui Li, LAc
Wenhui Li·LAc, 20+ years experience
0.0(0)
4525 Cameron Valley Parkway, Suite 3100, Charlotte, NC 28211
Acupuncture
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(704) 384-0041#12
80GPS
Holistic Acupuncture
Licensed Acupuncturists·
0.0(0)
416 McCullough Drive, Suite 135, Charlotte, NC 28262
Acupuncture
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(704) 549-1097#13
80GPS
Longevity Health Clinic
Dr. Jason Itri, MD, PhD·MD, PhD, IFM-Certified
0.0(0)
4100 Olympia Circle, Suite 106, Charlottesville, VA 22911
integrative medicine
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(434) 260-3306#14
80GPS
Blue Ridge Natural Medicine
Dr. Lisa Kearney·Naturopathic Doctor
0.0(0)
Charlottesville, VA
integrative medicine
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(434) 555-0700#15
80GPS
Plexus Clinic
Dr. David MacDonald·Functional Medicine
0.0(0)
Charlottesville, VA
integrative medicine
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(434) 555-0800#16
80GPS
Castro Integrative Medicine
Medical Team·Integrative Medicine Specialists
0.0(0)
Charlottesville, VA
integrative medicine
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(434) 956-4100#17
80GPS
Resilient Roots
Practitioners·Functional Medicine Practitioners
0.0(0)
Charlottesville, VA
integrative medicine
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(434) 555-0900#18
80GPS
Longevity Health Clinic
VerifiedDr. Jason Itri, MD, PhD·MD, PhD, IFM-Certified
5.0(0)
4100 Olympia Circle, Suite 106, Charlottesville, VA 22911
naturopathic medicine
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(434) 260-3306#19
80GPS
Blue Ridge Natural Medicine
VerifiedDr. Lisa Kearney·Naturopathic Doctor
4.8(0)
Charlottesville, VA
naturopathic medicine
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(434) 555-0700#20
80GPS
Plexus Clinic
Dr. David MacDonald·Functional Medicine
4.7(0)
Charlottesville, VA
naturopathic medicine
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(434) 555-0800