Condition + Location
Acid Reflux / GERD Treatment in Palo Alto
9 holistic practitioners in Palo Alto who can help with Acid Reflux / GERD. Gabriel's evidence-based protocols, matched to local practitioners.
9 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...
Read full protocolRecommended 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)
Practitioners in Palo Alto for Acid Reflux / GERD
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#1
90GPS
Stanford Center for Integrative Medicine
VerifiedDr. Susan Payrovi·MD
4.5(50)
Stanford Center for Integrative Medicine, Palo Alto, CA 94304
AcupunctureFunctional Medicine Consultation
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(650) 498-5566#2
89GPS
Stanford Integrative Medicine
VerifiedDr. Manuela Kogon·MD
4.5(50)
Stanford Integrative Medicine, Palo Alto, CA 94304
holistic medicineFunctional Medicine Consultation
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(650) 498-5566#3
89GPS
Stanford Integrative Medicine
VerifiedMultiple Practitioners·MD, PhD, L.Ac., various specialists
4.6(0)
Stanford Health Care locations
integrative medicine
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(650) 498-9000#4
88GPS
Palo Alto Mind Body
VerifiedDr. M Rameen Ghorieshi·MD, MPH
4.5(50)
Palo Alto Mind Body, Palo Alto, CA 94301
holistic medicineFunctional Medicine Consultation
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Contact via website#5
88GPS
Palo Alto Integrative Medicine
VerifiedPalo Alto Integrative Medicine·MD Team
4.5(50)
Palo Alto Integrative Medicine, Palo Alto, CA 94301
holistic medicineFunctional Medicine ConsultationAcupuncture
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Contact via website#6
88GPS
Dr. Karen Liu Integrative Health
VerifiedDr. Karen Liu, MD·MD, functional medicine certified
4.8(0)
Palo Alto, CA
Functional Medicine Consultation
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Contact via website#7
88GPS
Dr. Karen Liu Integrative Health
VerifiedDr. Karen Liu, MD·MD, functional medicine certified
4.8(0)
Palo Alto, CA
Functional Medicine Consultation
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