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Adrenal Insufficiency Treatment in San Jose
24 holistic practitioners in San Jose who can help with Adrenal Insufficiency. Gabriel's evidence-based protocols, matched to local practitioners.
24 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 San Jose for Adrenal Insufficiency
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#1
86GPS
Bay Area Naturopathic Medicine
Relevant VerifiedBay Area Naturopathic Medicine·ND Team
4.5(50)
Bay Area Naturopathic Medicine, San Jose, CA 95124
✓ IV Nutrient Therapynaturopathic medicineAcupuncturenaturopathic primary care
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91GPS
Bay Area Naturopathic Medicine
VerifiedDr. Tracy Chan, ND·ND, licensed naturopathic doctor
4.9(0)
San Jose, CA
naturopathic medicine
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89GPS
San Jose Integrative Medicine
VerifiedDr. Kimberly Brown, ND·ND, women's hormone specialist
5.0(0)
San Jose, CA
naturopathic medicine
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88GPS
San Jose Integrative Medicine
VerifiedDr. Kimberly Brown·ND
4.5(50)
San Jose Integrative Medicine, San Jose, CA 95124
naturopathic medicinehormone therapyAcupuncture
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(408) 357-3422#5
88GPS
Silicon Valley Natural Health
VerifiedDr. Julie Tran-Olive·ND, LAc
4.5(50)
Silicon Valley Natural Health, San Jose, CA 95110
naturopathic medicineAcupuncturenutritional counseling
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88GPS
Naturopathic Family Health
VerifiedDr. Caitlan Gignac, ND·ND, women's health specialist
4.8(0)
San Jose, CA
naturopathic medicine
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87GPS
Dr. Shreya Soni Naturopathic Medicine
VerifiedDr. Shreya Soni, ND·ND
5.0(0)
San Jose, CA
naturopathic medicine
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87GPS
Silicon Valley Natural Health
VerifiedDr. Julie Tran-Olive, ND, L.Ac.·ND, L.Ac., dual credentials
4.9(0)
San Jose, CA
naturopathic medicine
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87GPS
Dr. Shreya Soni Naturopathic Medicine
VerifiedDr. Shreya Soni, ND·ND
5.0(0)
San Jose, CA
naturopathic medicine
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86GPS
Dr. Alison Hunter
VerifiedDr. Alison Hunter·ND
4.5(50)
Dr. Alison Hunter, San Jose, CA 95110
naturopathic medicineFunctional Medicine Consultationnaturopathic primary care
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86GPS
StrugatskyMD
VerifiedDr. Inna Strugatsky·MD
4.5(50)
StrugatskyMD, San Jose, CA 95110
holistic medicineFunctional Medicine Consultation
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86GPS
San Jose Functional Medicine
Multiple Practitioners·Functional medicine certified practitioners
4.7(52)
San Jose, CA
Functional Medicine Consultation
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86GPS
Dr. Stephanie Graham Naturopathic Care
VerifiedDr. Stephanie Graham, NMD·NMD, highly rated on Healthgrades
4.9(0)
San Jose, CA
naturopathic medicine
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86GPS
Dr. Stephanie Graham Naturopathic Care
VerifiedDr. Stephanie Graham, NMD·NMD, highly rated on Healthgrades
4.9(0)
San Jose, CA
naturopathic medicine
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86GPS
San Jose Functional Medicine
Multiple Practitioners·Functional medicine certified practitioners
4.7(0)
San Jose, CA
Functional Medicine Consultation
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85GPS
Dr. Mark Stevens Functional Wellness
VerifiedDr. Mark Stevens, MD·MD, IFM-certified
4.7(0)
San Jose, CA
Functional Medicine Consultation
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85GPS
Dr. Kevan Huynh Naturopathic Care
VerifiedDr. Kevan Huynh, ND·ND
4.8(0)
San Jose, CA
naturopathic medicine
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85GPS
Dr. Preeti Kulkarni Naturopathic Wellness
VerifiedDr. Preeti Kulkarni, ND·ND
5.0(0)
San Jose, CA
naturopathic medicine
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85GPS
Dr. Mark Stevens Functional Wellness
VerifiedDr. Mark Stevens, MD·MD, IFM-certified
4.7(0)
San Jose, CA
Functional Medicine Consultation
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85GPS
Dr. Kevan Huynh Naturopathic Care
VerifiedDr. Kevan Huynh, ND·ND
4.8(0)
San Jose, CA
naturopathic medicine
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85GPS
Dr. Preeti Kulkarni Naturopathic Wellness
VerifiedDr. Preeti Kulkarni, ND·ND
5.0(0)
San Jose, CA
naturopathic medicine
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84GPS
Naturopathic Family Health
VerifiedNaturopathic Family Health·ND Team
4.5(50)
Naturopathic Family Health, San Jose, CA 95110
naturopathic medicinenaturopathic primary care
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