Bone, Skin, & Muscle Health

Supporting the structural integrity of the body is a critical part of whole-person care. Skin, bone, and muscle are living tissue that support the body and protect vital organs. Bones also produce blood cells, store minerals, and impact hormone regulation. Nutrient deficiencies and imbalances in the gut microbiome or hormonal function may impact the health of these tissues.
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14
%

of the global population older than 30 years lives with osteoarthritis.[1]

12
%

of adults in the US aged 50 or older are diagnosed with osteoporosis of the femoral neck lumbar spine.[2]

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"A patient's daily behaviors can impact their musculoskeletal and nerve health. Having that awareness can help them prevent certain problems from happening again. Our philosophy is to be preventive in nature.” – Trudy Moon Eisel, DC, DACBN
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14
%

of the global population older than 30 years lives with osteoarthritis.[1]

12
%

of adults in the US aged 50 or older are diagnosed with osteoporosis of the femoral neck lumbar spine.[2]

See references

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Skin Health: The Functional Medicine Approach

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Connecting Bone and Gut Health

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Bone Health: The Impact of Daily Toxicant Exposures

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Mitochondria & the Bone-Muscle Unit

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Bone-Related Hormones & Skeletal Health

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The Gut Microbiome Response to Exercise

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The Role of Epidermal Dysfunction in Atopic Dermatitis

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References
  1. GBD 2021 Osteoarthritis Collaborators. Global, regional, and national burden of osteoarthritis, 1990-2020 and projections to 2050: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021. Lancet Rheumatol. 2023;5(9):e508-e522. doi:10.1016/S2665-9913(23)00163-7
  2. Sarafrazi N, Wambogo EA, Shepherd JA. Osteoporosis or low bone mass in older adults: United States, 2017-2018. NCHS Data Brief. 2021;(405):1-8. Accessed September 7, 2023. https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/products/databriefs/db405.htm