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Aciphex cause of osteoporosis? Slowing bone loss

For many years, I took Aciphex and then learned it may have been a factor in giving me osteoporosis. I do not want to take bisphosphonates for mild osteoporosis. My naturopathic healer suggests calcium aspartate, along with a high dose of vitamin D and weight-bearing exercise, as well as eating dark, leafy greens. Can this regimen, as well as stopping the Aciphex, reverse osteoporosis?

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