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Osteoporosis & Bone Health Treatment in Portland
42 holistic practitioners in Portland who can help with Osteoporosis & Bone Health. Gabriel's evidence-based protocols, matched to local practitioners.
42 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 Portland for Osteoporosis & Bone Health
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#1
95GPS
Wisdom Way Medicine
VerifiedDr. Anne Hill, ND·ND, neural therapy instructor and practitioner
5.0(34)
443 NE Knott Street, Portland, OR 97212
integrative medicineFunctional Medicine Consultationdetoxification
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(503) 282-5350#2
95GPS
Wisdom Way Medicine
VerifiedDr. Anne Hill, ND·ND, neural therapy instructor and practitioner
5.0(0)
443 NE Knott Street, Portland, OR 97212
integrative medicine
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(503) 282-5350#3
92GPS
Dr. Crane Holmes Naturopathic Clinic
VerifiedDr. Crane Holmes, ND·ND
4.9(52)
Portland, OR
naturopathic medicinenaturopathic primary care
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92GPS
Dr. Crane Holmes Naturopathic Clinic
VerifiedDr. Crane Holmes, ND·ND
4.9(0)
Portland, OR
naturopathic medicine
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91GPS
Portland Clinic of Natural Health
VerifiedDr. Ben Reebs, ND·ND, recognized as top naturopath by Portland Monthly peers
4.8(46)
1516 SE 43rd Ave, Portland, OR 97215
naturopathic medicinehormone therapynutritional counseling
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(503) 419-7505#6
91GPS
Portland Clinic of Natural Health
VerifiedDr. Ben Reebs, ND·ND, recognized as top naturopath by Portland Monthly peers
4.8(0)
1516 SE 43rd Ave, Portland, OR 97215
naturopathic medicine
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(503) 419-7505#7
90GPS
Meliora Clinic
VerifiedDr. Aimée Bonneval, ND·ND, Portland Monthly peer-selected top naturopath
4.9(38)
Portland, OR
naturopathic medicinenaturopathic primary care
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90GPS
Meliora Clinic
VerifiedDr. Aimée Bonneval, ND·ND, Portland Monthly peer-selected top naturopath
4.9(0)
Portland, OR
naturopathic medicine
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88GPS
OHSU Integrative Medicine
VerifiedDr. Alena Guggenheim, ND & Team·ND, academic medical center, Portland Monthly peer-selected
4.6(64)
Portland, OR
integrative medicineFunctional Medicine Consultation
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88GPS
OHSU Integrative Medicine
VerifiedDr. Alena Guggenheim, ND & Team·ND, academic medical center, Portland Monthly peer-selected
4.6(0)
Portland, OR
integrative medicine
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87GPS
Dr. Brenda McCool Naturopathic Practice
VerifiedDr. Brenda McCool, ND·ND
4.8(29)
Portland, OR
naturopathic medicine
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87GPS
Open Wellness PDX
Regenerative Medicine Team·Regenerative medicine specialists
4.8(31)
Portland, OR
naturopathic medicineregenerative medicine
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87GPS
Dr. Laurel Ash Naturopathic Practice
VerifiedDr. Laurel Ash, ND·ND, Healthgrades top-rated
4.9(21)
Portland area, OR
naturopathic medicinenaturopathic primary care
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87GPS
Dr. Brenda McCool Naturopathic Practice
VerifiedDr. Brenda McCool, ND·ND
4.8(0)
Portland, OR
naturopathic medicine
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87GPS
Open Wellness PDX
Regenerative Medicine Team·Regenerative medicine specialists
4.8(0)
Portland, OR
naturopathic medicine
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87GPS
Dr. Laurel Ash Naturopathic Practice
VerifiedDr. Laurel Ash, ND·ND, Healthgrades top-rated
4.9(0)
Portland area, OR
naturopathic medicine
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86GPS
Heart Spring Health
VerifiedNaturopathic Team·Naturopathic and acupuncture team
4.7(42)
SE Portland, OR
naturopathic medicineAcupuncturenutritional counseling
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86GPS
Portland Clinic of Holistic Health
VerifiedHolistic Health Team·Naturopathic and holistic health practitioners
4.7(36)
Portland, OR
holistic medicinenaturopathic primary care
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86GPS
Dr. Katherine Souza Naturopathic Medicine
VerifiedDr. Katherine Souza, ND·ND, Healthgrades top-rated
4.8(24)
Portland area, OR
naturopathic medicine
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86GPS
Heart Spring Health
VerifiedNaturopathic Team·Naturopathic and acupuncture team
4.7(0)
SE Portland, OR
naturopathic medicine
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Contact via website#21
86GPS
Portland Clinic of Holistic Health
VerifiedHolistic Health Team·Naturopathic and holistic health practitioners
4.7(0)
Portland, OR
holistic medicine
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86GPS
Dr. Katherine Souza Naturopathic Medicine
VerifiedDr. Katherine Souza, ND·ND, Healthgrades top-rated
4.8(0)
Portland area, OR
naturopathic medicine
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85GPS
Sellwood Family Medicine
Naturopathic Team·Naturopathic family medicine practitioners
4.8(28)
Sellwood, Portland, OR
naturopathic medicineFunctional Medicine Consultationnutritional counseling
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85GPS
Dr. Laura Gouge Naturopathic Medicine
VerifiedDr. Laura Gouge, ND·ND, Healthgrades top-rated
4.8(19)
Portland area, OR
naturopathic medicinenaturopathic primary care
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Contact via website#25
85GPS
Sellwood Family Medicine
Naturopathic Team·Naturopathic family medicine practitioners
4.8(0)
Sellwood, Portland, OR
naturopathic medicine
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Contact via website#26
85GPS
Dr. Laura Gouge Naturopathic Medicine
VerifiedDr. Laura Gouge, ND·ND, Healthgrades top-rated
4.8(0)
Portland area, OR
naturopathic medicine
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Contact via website#27
80GPS
Dr. Corina Dunlap
VerifiedDr. Corina Dunlap·ND
4.9(87)
254 Commercial St, Ste 258, Portland, ME 04101
hormone therapy
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207-209-4858#29
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Kava Collaborative Health
VerifiedKava Collaborative Health·ND
4.9(53)
100 Brickhill Ave Ste 304, South Portland, ME 04106
Western Herbal Medicine
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207-358-9591#30
80GPS
Dr. Priscilla Skerry
VerifiedDr. Priscilla Skerry·ND
4.8(47)
100 Brickhill Avenue, Suite 304, South Portland, ME 04106
naturopathic medicine
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207-772-5227