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Alternative Medicine for Osteoporosis
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Alternative Medicine for Osteoporosis |
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Herbs Medicine Although most herbs
have not been studied extensively for the treatment of osteoporosis, many professional herbalists
would recommend the following botanical remedies for the prevention and/or treatment of
osteoporosis because they have a proven contains for balancing hormones and benefiting bone health:
- Black cohosh (Cimicifuga racemosa)
contains phytoestrogens (estrogen-like substances that help protect against bone loss); has been
shown to relieve menopausal symptoms; used traditionally by Native Americans for musculoskeletal
disorders
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- Chaste tree (Vitex agnus castus)
used traditionally for menstrual and menopausal symptoms; may prove to have benefits for
preventing or treating osteoporosis as well
- Red clover (Trifolium pratense)
isoflavones extracted from this herb may slow bone loss in women, but it is not clear whether
the whole herb has similar effects
- Wild yam (Dioscorea villosa)
may be beneficial for menopausal symptoms and osteoporosis but further studies are needed
- Horsetail (Equisetum arvense)
substances believed to strengthen bone
- Kelp (Fucus vesiculosus L.)
used for disorders of the male and female reproductive systems as well as for musculoskeletal disorders;
rich in minerals so may be an effective complementary treatment for osteoporosis
- Oat straw (Avena sativa)
boosts hormone levels that stimulate cell growth
Traditional Chinese Medicine
A traditional Chinese medicine practitioner would generally treat osteoporosis with
a combination of acupuncture and herbs. According to traditional Chinese beliefs,
the kidney governs bone and stores the qi (energy) for bone and marrow.
Osteoporosis occurs when the bone marrow is not longer nourished, and, according to
traditional Chinese medicine, this results from exhaustion of kidney Yin energy.
The acupuncturist would energize the qi at points that stimulate kidney energy.
Chiropractic
Chiropractic manipulation should not be applied to areas of the body directly affected by
osteoporosis. However, spinal manipulation and/or gentle chiropractic techniques may be safely
provided to areas of the body that are not affected by osteoporosis. Because many people with
osteoporosis are elderly, chiropractors are trained to modify their techniques to the bone
density level of each individual.
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