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Adrenal Insufficiency Treatment in Boston
31 holistic practitioners in Boston who can help with Adrenal Insufficiency. Gabriel's evidence-based protocols, matched to local practitioners.
31 Practitioners
1 Treatments
1+ Supplements
Gabriel's Approach to Adrenal Insufficiency
Gabriel distinguishes TRUE adrenal insufficiency (life-threatening, needs hormone replacement) from HPA axis dysfunction ("adrenal fatigue"—cortisol dysregulation, recoverable). TRUE insufficiency: primary (Addison's—autoimmune) or secondary/tertiary (pituitary/hypothalamus) or iatrogenic (steroid-i...
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Key Supplements
- TRUE Insufficiency requires hydrocortisone 15-25mg/day divided doses (typically morning, midday, afternoon—mimics natural cortisol rhythm) OR prednisone 5-7mg/day, Fludrocortisone 0.05-0.2mg/day (if primary—mineralocorticoid replacement for aldosterone), Salt tablets or increased dietary salt (sodium replacement), DHEA 25-50mg (adrenals produce DHEA—replacement improves quality of life in women especially), Supportive (don't replace medical treatment): Vitamin C 1-2g/day (adrenal glands concentrate vitamin C), Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic acid) 500-1000mg (adrenal function), Magnesium 400mg, Vitamin D3 5000 IU (many autoimmune Addison's have other autoimmune conditions), Licorice Root (if NOT on fludrocortisone—raises cortisol, but can raise BP, use cautiously), Adaptogenic herbs CAUTIOUSLY (Ashwagandha, Rhodiola—may help but don't replace steroids), Electrolyte replacement
Key Lab Markers
- Morning cortisol (LOW in insufficiency—<3 μg/dL diagnostic, 3-10 suspicious), ACTH stimulation test (GOLD STANDARD—cosyntropin injection, measure cortisol at 30 and 60 min, failure to rise adequately confirms insufficiency), ACTH level (HIGH in primary—adrenal damage, LOW in secondary/tertiary—pituitary/hypothalamus problem), Aldosterone (LOW in primary insufficiency), Renin (HIGH if aldosterone low), DHEA-S (often low), Comprehensive metabolic panel (electrolytes—hyponatremia, hyperkalemia in crisis), Blood glucose (hypoglycemia common), CBC (anemia, eosinophilia), TSH (rule out concurrent thyroid issues—common in autoimmune), 21-Hydroxylase antibodies (if primary suspected—autoimmune Addison's), MRI pituitary (if secondary suspected—pituitary tumor, damage), Medication history (chronic steroid use—iatrogenic most common)
Practitioners in Boston for Adrenal Insufficiency
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92GPS
WellFit Acupuncture & Integrative Health
Anna Israel, LAc·LAc, licensed acupuncturist
4.9(0)
Boston, MA
Acupuncture
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92GPS
WellFit Acupuncture & Integrative Health
Anna Israel, LAc·LAc, licensed acupuncturist
4.9(0)
Boston, MA
Acupuncture
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91GPS
Boston Holistic Health Center, P.C.
VerifiedMultiple Licensed Naturopathic Doctors·ND, licensed naturopathic doctors
4.8(85)
Boston, MA 02116
naturopathic medicine
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(617) 894-0332#4
91GPS
North End Acupuncture
Philip Barlow and team·LAc, multiple licensed acupuncturists
4.9(142)
North End, Boston, MA
Acupuncture
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91GPS
Boston Holistic Health Center, P.C.
VerifiedMultiple Licensed Naturopathic Doctors·ND, licensed naturopathic doctors
4.8(0)
Boston, MA 02116
naturopathic medicine
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(617) 894-0332#6
91GPS
North End Acupuncture
Philip Barlow and team·LAc, multiple licensed acupuncturists
4.9(0)
North End, Boston, MA
Acupuncture
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90GPS
Brigham and Women
VerifiedMultiple Practitioners·MD, PhD, L.Ac., various specialists
4.6(92)
Brigham and Women
integrative medicine
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90GPS
Copley Acupuncture
Marcy White·LAc, MAOM, CFMP, 20+ years experience
4.9(88)
Copley area, Boston, MA
Acupuncture
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90GPS
Brigham and Women's Osher Center for Integrative Health
VerifiedMultiple Practitioners·MD, PhD, L.Ac., various specialists
4.6(0)
Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA
integrative medicine
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90GPS
Brigham and Women's Osher Center for Integrative Health
VerifiedMultiple Practitioners·MD, PhD, L.Ac., various specialists
4.6(0)
Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA
integrative medicine
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90GPS
Copley Acupuncture
Marcy White·LAc, MAOM, CFMP, 20+ years experience
4.9(0)
Copley area, Boston, MA
Acupuncture
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89GPS
Yi Song Acupuncture
Yi Song, LAc·LAc, licensed acupuncturist
5.0(0)
Boston area
Acupuncture
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89GPS
Yi Song Acupuncture
Yi Song, LAc·LAc, licensed acupuncturist
5.0(0)
Boston area
Acupuncture
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88GPS
My Path Medical
Multiple Practitioners·Functional medicine practitioners
4.8(74)
Boston area
Functional Medicine Consultation
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88GPS
Dr. BreAnna Guan Naturopathic Medicine
VerifiedDr. BreAnna Guan, ND·ND
4.9(47)
Boston area
naturopathic medicine
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88GPS
George Mandler Acupuncture
VerifiedGeorge Mandler, DACM·DACM, doctorate in acupuncture and Chinese medicine
4.9(0)
Boston area
Acupuncture
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88GPS
My Path Medical
Multiple Practitioners·Functional medicine practitioners
4.8(0)
Boston area
Functional Medicine Consultation
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88GPS
Dr. BreAnna Guan Naturopathic Medicine
VerifiedDr. BreAnna Guan, ND·ND
4.9(0)
Boston area
naturopathic medicine
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88GPS
George Mandler Acupuncture
VerifiedGeorge Mandler, DACM·DACM, doctorate in acupuncture and Chinese medicine
4.9(0)
Boston area
Acupuncture
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87GPS
Dr. Jacqueline S. Yang New England Integrative
VerifiedDr. Jacqueline S. Yang, ND, CAc·ND, CAc, licensed naturopathic doctor and acupuncturist
4.8(52)
Boston area
naturopathic medicine
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87GPS
Dr. Cima Pillsbury Naturopathic Medicine
VerifiedDr. Cima Pillsbury, ND·ND
5.0(0)
376 Boylston St Ste 403, Boston, MA 02116
naturopathic medicine
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87GPS
Dr. Cima Pillsbury Naturopathic Medicine
VerifiedDr. Cima Pillsbury, ND·ND
5.0(0)
376 Boylston St Ste 403, Boston, MA 02116
naturopathic medicine
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87GPS
Dr. Jacqueline S. Yang New England Integrative
VerifiedDr. Jacqueline S. Yang, ND, CAc·ND, CAc, licensed naturopathic doctor and acupuncturist
4.8(0)
Boston area
naturopathic medicine
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86GPS
Aum Healing Center
Multiple Practitioners·Functional medicine practitioners
4.7(68)
Boston, MA
Functional Medicine Consultation
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86GPS
Dr. Cristian Mihoc Naturopathic Medicine
VerifiedDr. Cristian Mihoc, ND·ND
4.9(0)
35 India St Fl 3, Boston, MA 02110
naturopathic medicine
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86GPS
Aum Healing Center
Multiple Practitioners·Functional medicine practitioners
4.7(0)
Boston, MA
Functional Medicine Consultation
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86GPS
Dr. Cristian Mihoc Naturopathic Medicine
VerifiedDr. Cristian Mihoc, ND·ND
4.9(0)
35 India St Fl 3, Boston, MA 02110
naturopathic medicine
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85GPS
Dr. Vaishali Verma Naturopathic Medicine
VerifiedDr. Vaishali Verma, ND·ND
4.8(0)
376 Boylston St Ste 403, Boston, MA 02116
naturopathic medicine
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85GPS
Dr. Vaishali Verma Naturopathic Medicine
VerifiedDr. Vaishali Verma, ND·ND
4.8(0)
376 Boylston St Ste 403, Boston, MA 02116
naturopathic medicine
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