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Adrenal Insufficiency Treatment in Portland
42 holistic practitioners in Portland who can help with Adrenal Insufficiency. Gabriel's evidence-based protocols, matched to local practitioners.
42 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 Portland for Adrenal Insufficiency
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95GPS
Wisdom Way Medicine
VerifiedDr. Anne Hill, ND·ND, neural therapy instructor and practitioner
5.0(34)
443 NE Knott Street, Portland, OR 97212
integrative medicineFunctional Medicine Consultationdetoxification
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(503) 282-5350#2
95GPS
Wisdom Way Medicine
VerifiedDr. Anne Hill, ND·ND, neural therapy instructor and practitioner
5.0(0)
443 NE Knott Street, Portland, OR 97212
integrative medicine
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(503) 282-5350#3
92GPS
Dr. Crane Holmes Naturopathic Clinic
VerifiedDr. Crane Holmes, ND·ND
4.9(52)
Portland, OR
naturopathic medicinenaturopathic primary care
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92GPS
Dr. Crane Holmes Naturopathic Clinic
VerifiedDr. Crane Holmes, ND·ND
4.9(0)
Portland, OR
naturopathic medicine
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91GPS
Portland Clinic of Natural Health
VerifiedDr. Ben Reebs, ND·ND, recognized as top naturopath by Portland Monthly peers
4.8(46)
1516 SE 43rd Ave, Portland, OR 97215
naturopathic medicinehormone therapynutritional counseling
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(503) 419-7505#6
91GPS
Portland Clinic of Natural Health
VerifiedDr. Ben Reebs, ND·ND, recognized as top naturopath by Portland Monthly peers
4.8(0)
1516 SE 43rd Ave, Portland, OR 97215
naturopathic medicine
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(503) 419-7505#7
90GPS
Meliora Clinic
VerifiedDr. Aimée Bonneval, ND·ND, Portland Monthly peer-selected top naturopath
4.9(38)
Portland, OR
naturopathic medicinenaturopathic primary care
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Contact via website#8
90GPS
Meliora Clinic
VerifiedDr. Aimée Bonneval, ND·ND, Portland Monthly peer-selected top naturopath
4.9(0)
Portland, OR
naturopathic medicine
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88GPS
OHSU Integrative Medicine
VerifiedDr. Alena Guggenheim, ND & Team·ND, academic medical center, Portland Monthly peer-selected
4.6(64)
Portland, OR
integrative medicineFunctional Medicine Consultation
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88GPS
OHSU Integrative Medicine
VerifiedDr. Alena Guggenheim, ND & Team·ND, academic medical center, Portland Monthly peer-selected
4.6(0)
Portland, OR
integrative medicine
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87GPS
Dr. Brenda McCool Naturopathic Practice
VerifiedDr. Brenda McCool, ND·ND
4.8(29)
Portland, OR
naturopathic medicine
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87GPS
Open Wellness PDX
Regenerative Medicine Team·Regenerative medicine specialists
4.8(31)
Portland, OR
naturopathic medicineregenerative medicine
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87GPS
Dr. Laurel Ash Naturopathic Practice
VerifiedDr. Laurel Ash, ND·ND, Healthgrades top-rated
4.9(21)
Portland area, OR
naturopathic medicinenaturopathic primary care
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Contact via website#14
87GPS
Dr. Brenda McCool Naturopathic Practice
VerifiedDr. Brenda McCool, ND·ND
4.8(0)
Portland, OR
naturopathic medicine
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87GPS
Open Wellness PDX
Regenerative Medicine Team·Regenerative medicine specialists
4.8(0)
Portland, OR
naturopathic medicine
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87GPS
Dr. Laurel Ash Naturopathic Practice
VerifiedDr. Laurel Ash, ND·ND, Healthgrades top-rated
4.9(0)
Portland area, OR
naturopathic medicine
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86GPS
Heart Spring Health
VerifiedNaturopathic Team·Naturopathic and acupuncture team
4.7(42)
SE Portland, OR
naturopathic medicineAcupuncturenutritional counseling
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Contact via website#18
86GPS
Portland Clinic of Holistic Health
VerifiedHolistic Health Team·Naturopathic and holistic health practitioners
4.7(36)
Portland, OR
holistic medicinenaturopathic primary care
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Contact via website#19
86GPS
Dr. Katherine Souza Naturopathic Medicine
VerifiedDr. Katherine Souza, ND·ND, Healthgrades top-rated
4.8(24)
Portland area, OR
naturopathic medicine
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86GPS
Heart Spring Health
VerifiedNaturopathic Team·Naturopathic and acupuncture team
4.7(0)
SE Portland, OR
naturopathic medicine
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Contact via website#21
86GPS
Portland Clinic of Holistic Health
VerifiedHolistic Health Team·Naturopathic and holistic health practitioners
4.7(0)
Portland, OR
holistic medicine
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Contact via website#22
86GPS
Dr. Katherine Souza Naturopathic Medicine
VerifiedDr. Katherine Souza, ND·ND, Healthgrades top-rated
4.8(0)
Portland area, OR
naturopathic medicine
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Contact via website#23
85GPS
Sellwood Family Medicine
Naturopathic Team·Naturopathic family medicine practitioners
4.8(28)
Sellwood, Portland, OR
naturopathic medicineFunctional Medicine Consultationnutritional counseling
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Contact via website#24
85GPS
Dr. Laura Gouge Naturopathic Medicine
VerifiedDr. Laura Gouge, ND·ND, Healthgrades top-rated
4.8(19)
Portland area, OR
naturopathic medicinenaturopathic primary care
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Contact via website#25
85GPS
Sellwood Family Medicine
Naturopathic Team·Naturopathic family medicine practitioners
4.8(0)
Sellwood, Portland, OR
naturopathic medicine
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Contact via website#26
85GPS
Dr. Laura Gouge Naturopathic Medicine
VerifiedDr. Laura Gouge, ND·ND, Healthgrades top-rated
4.8(0)
Portland area, OR
naturopathic medicine
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Contact via website#27
80GPS
Dr. Corina Dunlap
VerifiedDr. Corina Dunlap·ND
4.9(87)
254 Commercial St, Ste 258, Portland, ME 04101
hormone therapy
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207-209-4858#29
80GPS
Kava Collaborative Health
VerifiedKava Collaborative Health·ND
4.9(53)
100 Brickhill Ave Ste 304, South Portland, ME 04106
Western Herbal Medicine
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207-358-9591#30
80GPS
Dr. Priscilla Skerry
VerifiedDr. Priscilla Skerry·ND
4.8(47)
100 Brickhill Avenue, Suite 304, South Portland, ME 04106
naturopathic medicine
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207-772-5227