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Acid Reflux / GERD Treatment in Bethesda

8 holistic practitioners in Bethesda who can help with Acid Reflux / GERD. Gabriel's evidence-based protocols, matched to local practitioners.

8 Practitioners
1 Treatments
6+ Supplements

Gabriel's Approach to Acid Reflux / GERD

Gabriel investigates root cause: paradoxically, GERD is often LOW stomach acid—without adequate acid, stomach can't close LES properly, food ferments (creates pressure), proteins don't digest. PPIs make problem WORSE long-term by further suppressing acid. Protocol: 1) Test stomach acid status, 2) In...

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Recommended Treatments

Colon Hydrotherapy (Colonics)

Key Supplements

  • Betaine HCl with Pepsin (start low, gradually increase with protein meals—CRITICAL for low acid)
  • Digestive Enzymes
  • DGL 500mg 3x/day
  • Zinc Carnosine 75mg 2x/day
  • Slippery Elm 400-500mg before meals
  • Aloe Vera juice ¼ cup before meals

Key Lab Markers

  • H. pylori testing (stool antigen or breath test)
  • SIBO breath test
  • Comprehensive stool test
  • Upper endoscopy (if severe)
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Practitioners in Bethesda for Acid Reflux / GERD

Sorted by treatment relevance and Practitioner Score

#1
91GPS

White Oak Natural Medicine

Verified
Dr. Jillian Casey, ND, MPH, IFMCP·ND, MPH, IFMCP, board-certified in naturopathic gastroenterology
4.9(0)
4401 East West Highway Ste 303, Bethesda, MD 20814
naturopathic medicine
#2
91GPS

White Oak Natural Medicine

Verified
Dr. Jillian Casey, ND, MPH, IFMCP·ND, MPH, IFMCP, board-certified in naturopathic gastroenterology
4.9(0)
4401 East West Highway Ste 303, Bethesda, MD 20814
naturopathic medicine
#3
89GPS

Comprehensive Primary Care

Verified
Dr. Mindi E. Cohen, DO·DO, board-certified in family medicine and functional medicine, practicing since 2004
4.8(0)
5413 W Cedar Lane #203c, Bethesda, MD 20814
Functional Medicine Consultation
#4
89GPS

Comprehensive Primary Care

Verified
Dr. Mindi E. Cohen, DO·DO, board-certified in family medicine and functional medicine, practicing since 2004
4.8(0)
5413 W Cedar Lane #203c, Bethesda, MD 20814
Functional Medicine Consultation
#5
88GPS

Nava Health and Vitality Center

Multiple Practitioners·Multiple functional medicine practitioners
4.7(0)
6410 Rockledge Dr, Suite 510, Bethesda, MD 20817
Functional Medicine Consultation
#6
88GPS

Nava Health and Vitality Center

Multiple Practitioners·Multiple functional medicine practitioners
4.7(0)
6410 Rockledge Dr, Suite 510, Bethesda, MD 20817
Functional Medicine Consultation
#7
87GPS

MOOV Health and Wellness

Verified
Dr. Bridgette C. Provost, MD·MD, functional medicine specialist
4.8(0)
5272 River Road, Ste 650, Bethesda, MD 20816
Functional Medicine Consultation
#8
87GPS

MOOV Health and Wellness

Verified
Dr. Bridgette C. Provost, MD·MD, functional medicine specialist
4.8(0)
5272 River Road, Ste 650, Bethesda, MD 20816
Functional Medicine Consultation

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