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Osteoporosis & Bone Health Treatment in Phoenix
22 holistic practitioners in Phoenix 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 Phoenix for Osteoporosis & Bone Health
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#1
95GPS
Living Wellness Medical Center
VerifiedDr. Leila Turner, ND; Dr. Sarv Varta Khalsa, MD, ND; Dr. Lauri Brouwer, ND; Dr. Alyssa Cooper, ND·ND, MD (Dr. Khalsa dual-licensed), licensed Arizona naturopathic physicians
4.9(150)
Phoenix, AZ
naturopathic medicine
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(480) 588-6856#2
95GPS
Living Wellness Medical Center
VerifiedDr. Leila Turner, ND; Dr. Sarv Varta Khalsa, MD, ND; Dr. Lauri Brouwer, ND; Dr. Alyssa Cooper, ND·ND, MD (Dr. Khalsa dual-licensed), licensed Arizona naturopathic physicians
4.9(0)
Phoenix, AZ
naturopathic medicine
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(480) 588-6856#3
93GPS
Natural Med Doc Phoenix
VerifiedMultiple Licensed NDs·ND, licensed naturopathic doctors
5.0(93)
1219 E Glendale Ave #3, Phoenix, AZ 85020
naturopathic medicine
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(602) 374-6902#4
93GPS
Natural Med Doc Phoenix
VerifiedMultiple Licensed NDs·ND, licensed naturopathic doctors
5.0(0)
1219 E Glendale Ave #3, Phoenix, AZ 85020
naturopathic medicine
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(602) 374-6902#5
91GPS
Dr. Han's Acupuncture Clinic
VerifiedDr. Han, LAc, OMD·LAc, OMD, licensed acupuncturist and Oriental Medicine Doctor
4.9(0)
Phoenix/Scottsdale area
Acupuncture
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(480) 467-5172#6
91GPS
Dr. Han's Acupuncture Clinic
VerifiedDr. Han, LAc, OMD·LAc, OMD, licensed acupuncturist and Oriental Medicine Doctor
4.9(0)
Phoenix/Scottsdale area
Acupuncture
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(480) 467-5172#7
89GPS
Raíces Naturopathic Medical Center
VerifiedDr. Ana M. Lara, NMD·NMD, licensed Arizona naturopathic physician
4.8(42)
926 E McDowell Rd UNIT 204, Phoenix, AZ 85006
naturopathic medicine
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(602) 926-1711#8
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Raíces Naturopathic Medical Center
VerifiedDr. Ana M. Lara, NMD·NMD, licensed Arizona naturopathic physician
4.8(0)
926 E McDowell Rd UNIT 204, Phoenix, AZ 85006
naturopathic medicine
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(602) 926-1711#9
88GPS
Naturopathic Group
VerifiedDr. Steven Katz, ND; Dr. Loreena Ryder, ND·ND, licensed Arizona naturopathic physicians
4.8(76)
Phoenix/Scottsdale area
integrative medicine
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88GPS
Dr. Amy Eunjung Lee Acupuncture
VerifiedDr. Amy Eunjung Lee, LAc, PhD·LAc, PhD in TCM, licensed by Arizona and California boards, NCCAOM certified
5.0(0)
Phoenix/Scottsdale area
Acupuncture
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Contact via website#11
88GPS
Naturopathic Group
VerifiedDr. Steven Katz, ND; Dr. Loreena Ryder, ND·ND, licensed Arizona naturopathic physicians
4.8(0)
Phoenix/Scottsdale area
integrative medicine
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88GPS
Dr. Amy Eunjung Lee Acupuncture
VerifiedDr. Amy Eunjung Lee, LAc, PhD·LAc, PhD in TCM, licensed by Arizona and California boards, NCCAOM certified
5.0(0)
Phoenix/Scottsdale area
Acupuncture
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87GPS
Dr. Jill Zdan Dermatology
VerifiedJill Zdan, NMD, PA-C·NMD, PA-C, board-certified naturopathic doctor and physician assistant
4.9(54)
North Central Phoenix
naturopathic medicine
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87GPS
Dr. Jill Zdan Dermatology
VerifiedJill Zdan, NMD, PA-C·NMD, PA-C, board-certified naturopathic doctor and physician assistant
4.9(0)
North Central Phoenix
naturopathic medicine
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86GPS
Rossignol Medical Center
VerifiedDr. Jaclyn Bain, ND·ND, board-certified in naturopathic pediatrics
4.7(47)
Phoenix area
naturopathic medicine
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Contact via website#16
86GPS
David LeGar Acupuncture
David LeGar, LAc·LAc, board-certified, Masters in Oriental Medicine
4.9(0)
Phoenix, AZ 85044
Acupuncture
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Rossignol Medical Center
VerifiedDr. Jaclyn Bain, ND·ND, board-certified in naturopathic pediatrics
4.7(0)
Phoenix area
naturopathic medicine
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86GPS
David LeGar Acupuncture
David LeGar, LAc·LAc, board-certified, Masters in Oriental Medicine
4.9(0)
Phoenix, AZ 85044
Acupuncture
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83GPS
Dr. Kensive Yu-Nguyen Naturopathic Care
VerifiedDr. Kensive Yu-Nguyen, ND·ND, licensed Arizona naturopathic physician
4.8(29)
Phoenix area
naturopathic medicine
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83GPS
Dr. Yolanda Rodriguez Naturopathic Medicine
VerifiedDr. Yolanda Rodriguez, NMD·NMD, licensed Arizona naturopathic medical doctor
4.8(0)
Phoenix area
naturopathic medicine
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