If not treated, osteoporosis can cause fractures. The highest risk is fracture of the hip joint. Frequently these fractured joints heal poorly. Many elderly with these fractures die within a few years as a result of complications related to fracture healing & the inability to walk normally.

Women are at a higher risk than men, due to hormonal changes at menopause. It can begin at any age, but usually is found after 35 years of age. By the time it is discovered, deterioration and previous fractures have often occurred. Men are lower at risk, and frequently found after fractures have occurred. Women & men should begin testing at age 35.

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Initially we order a bone resorption test. This is a specialized urine test. It establishes how fast calcium is being lost by the body. If no calcium is being lost by the body, then you are at low risk for osteoporosis. This test is the best predictor of osteoporosis risk & detects bone loss earlier than any other test.
Other tests involves an x-ray exam to evaluate bone density. These tests reveal the presence of osteoporosis.

Hormone testing is very important for women. Estrogen & progesterone influence the proper use of calcium in the body. We use a salivary test to find your body's level of these hormones.  It is collected over a 28 day period for accuracy & establishes if adequate estrogen & progesterone are available.

First we find out if you are at high or low risk. This begins with a consultation.. You will be asked a series of questions to find out your predisposition to osteoporosis

The next step for those at risk is an examination to evaluate risk factors for osteoporosis (such as diet, lifestyle, exercise, etc.). Those at risk may need diagnostic testing, such as the bone resorption or other testing mentioned before. After receiving the results, we’ll recommend diet modifications and lifestyle changes that help prevent or reverse osteoporosis & bone loss.

If you are at high risk or already have osteoporosis, we may add necessary supplements specific to your condition, including vitamins, minerals, herbs, etc. that have shown in research to safely reverse osteoporosis, without hormone replacement therapy.

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Quite a bit of cutting edge research has been done on osteoporosis (over 3800 articles in the last ten years alone), & most of this has focused on alternatives to hormone replacement therapies. I also utilize textbooks, attend seminars on the subject, as well as consult with other professionals in the field.

The medical solution for women at menopause is hormone replacement therapy, but this has been associated with higher rates of various forms of cancer.