Integrative assessments and approaches to osteoporosis

Osteoporosis is considered a silent condition. Women are often diagnosed with osteopenia and feel helpless about managing bone loss. Many will take the recommendations, increasing weight-bearing exercises and implementing calcium and vitamin D supplements. However, several patients decline pharmaceutical interventions due to concerns about efficacy and side effects.  Integrative health practitioners can address osteoporosis in a holistic, comprehensive way. When I teach my patients about their…