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Acid Reflux / GERD Treatment in Traverse City

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

12 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 Traverse City for Acid Reflux / GERD

Sorted by treatment relevance and Practitioner Score

#1
80GPS

Live Well Acupuncture

Sarah Searles, LAc, MSOM·LAc, MSOM (Masters of Science in Oriental Medicine)
5.0(0)
Traverse City, MI
naturopathic medicine
#2
80GPS

Northern Michigan Acupuncture

Kara Schaub, LAc·LAc, Chinese Medicine Practitioner
4.9(0)
Traverse City/Lake Leelanau area, MI
naturopathic medicine
#5
80GPS

Shoreline Center for Healing

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Shoreline Team·Licensed Acupuncturists and Wellness Practitioners
4.7(0)
745 S Garfield Ave Suite C, Traverse City, MI
naturopathic medicine
#6
80GPS

Balance for Self Healing

Tamara Graf, LAc·LAc, Chinese Medicine Practitioner
5.0(0)
13356 S West Bay Shore Dr, Traverse City, MI
naturopathic medicine
#8
80GPS

Big Beautiful Life Chiropractic

Dr. Jena Hullman, DC·DC, Functional Medicine Focus
4.9(0)
Near East Eighth St and South Union St, Traverse City, MI
naturopathic medicine
#12
80GPS

River of Life TC

River of Life Team·Chiropractor with Functional Medicine Focus
4.5(0)
Traverse City, MI
naturopathic medicine