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Alternative Medicine for Osteoporosis


Alternative Medicine for Osteoporosis

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
  • 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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