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Osteoporosis & Bone Health Treatment in Springfield
20 holistic practitioners in Springfield who can help with Osteoporosis & Bone Health. Gabriel's evidence-based protocols, matched to local practitioners.
20 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 Springfield for Osteoporosis & Bone Health
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#1
91GPS
New England Center for Functional Medicine
VerifiedDr. Christopher Keroack, MD, IFMCP·MD, IFMCP, board-certified in internal medicine and functional medicine
4.9(84)
2 Medical Center Dr, Suite 202, Springfield, MA
Functional Medicine Consultation
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(413) 205-1200#2
91GPS
New England Center for Functional Medicine
VerifiedDr. Christopher Keroack, MD, IFMCP·MD, IFMCP, board-certified in internal medicine and functional medicine
4.9(0)
2 Medical Center Dr, Suite 202, Springfield, MA
Functional Medicine Consultation
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(413) 205-1200#3
89GPS
The Integrative Health Group
VerifiedDr. Jus Crea Giammarino, ND·ND, LAc, multiple practitioners
4.8(72)
1502 Allen St, Springfield, MA
naturopathic medicine
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(413) 783-1932#4
89GPS
The Integrative Health Group
VerifiedDr. Jus Crea Giammarino, ND·ND, LAc, multiple practitioners
4.8(0)
1502 Allen St, Springfield, MA
naturopathic medicine
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(413) 783-1932#5
88GPS
Acupuncture & Integrative Wellness Center
Terry Frank, Louis Distasio·Licensed TCM practitioners
4.8(94)
716 S 2nd St., Springfield, IL
Acupuncture
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(217) 544-8118#6
88GPS
Acupuncture & Integrative Wellness Center
Terry Frank, Louis Distasio·Licensed TCM practitioners
4.8(0)
716 S 2nd St., Springfield, IL
Acupuncture
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(217) 544-8118#7
86GPS
Aligned Modern Health - Springfield
Multiple Practitioners·Functional medicine practitioners
4.7(67)
Springfield, IL
Functional Medicine Consultation
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86GPS
Aligned Modern Health - Springfield
Multiple Practitioners·Functional medicine practitioners
4.7(0)
Springfield, IL
Functional Medicine Consultation
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Contact via website#9
85GPS
SIU Center for Healthy Aging and Wellness
Multiple Licensed Acupuncturists·Licensed acupuncturists, SIU Medicine affiliation
4.6(78)
319 E Madison St., Springfield, IL
Acupuncture
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(217) 545-8000#10
85GPS
McCaffrey Health Center
Multiple Practitioners·Multiple integrative practitioners
4.7(56)
Springfield, IL
integrative medicine
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Contact via website#11
85GPS
SIU Center for Healthy Aging and Wellness
Multiple Licensed Acupuncturists·Licensed acupuncturists, SIU Medicine affiliation
4.6(0)
319 E Madison St., Springfield, IL
Acupuncture
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(217) 545-8000#12
85GPS
McCaffrey Health Center
Multiple Practitioners·Multiple integrative practitioners
4.7(0)
Springfield, IL
integrative medicine
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80GPS
Dr. Jason Crockett
Dr. Jason Crockett·DC
4.9(156)
1925 E. Chestnut Expressway, Springfield, MO 65803
Chiropractic Care
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417-893-0099#14
80GPS
Dr. Gabe Ariciu
Dr. Gabe Ariciu·DC
4.8(94)
1736 E. Sunshine St. STE 703, Springfield, MO 65804
Functional Medicine Consultation
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479-310-6745#15
80GPS
Dr. Anne Roberts
VerifiedDr. Anne Roberts·MD
4.9(127)
3734 South Avenue, Suite E, Springfield, MO 65807
integrative medicine
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417-840-5566#16
80GPS
417 Integrative Medicine
417 Integrative Medicine·FNP-C, IFMCP
4.8(103)
1335 E Republic Rd, Suite D, Springfield, MO 65804
integrative medicine
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417-363-3900#17
80GPS
Meek Integrative Health Center
Meek Integrative Health Center·DC
4.7(118)
500 E Battlefield Rd, Springfield, MO 65807
Chiropractic Care
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417-887-0340#18
80GPS
Dr. Jacob Crocker
Dr. Jacob Crocker·DC
4.8(73)
1925 E. Chestnut Expressway, Springfield, MO 65803
Chiropractic Care
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417-893-0099