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Adrenal Insufficiency Treatment in Santa Monica

17 holistic practitioners in Santa Monica who can help with Adrenal Insufficiency. Gabriel's evidence-based protocols, matched to local practitioners.

17 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)
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Practitioners in Santa Monica for Adrenal Insufficiency

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#1
86.8GPS

Infuse Wellness Center

Relevant Verified
Dr. Meredith Bull, ND·Doctor-owned, ND, IgCN-certified nurses
4.9(81)
3306 Pico Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90405
✓ IV Nutrient TherapyOzone Therapy
#2
5GPS

Akasha Center for Integrative Medicine

Relevant
Dr. Edison de Mello, MD, PhD·MD, PhD, Integrative Medicine, celebrity clientele (Jamie Lee Curtis, Lee Daniels)
0.0(0)
Santa Monica, CA
✓ IV Nutrient Therapyhormone therapyFunctional Medicine Consultationpeptide therapy
#3
92GPS

Best Naturopathic Medicine

Verified
Dr. Matthew Cavaiola·ND
4.5(50)
Best Naturopathic Medicine, Santa Monica, CA 90401
naturopathic medicineFunctional Medicine Consultationnaturopathic primary care
#4
92GPS

Best Naturopathic Medicine

Verified
Dr. Matthew Cavaiola, ND·ND, Board-Certified Naturopathic Doctor
4.9(0)
Santa Monica, CA
naturopathic medicine
#5
90GPS

TAO OF MEDICINE

Dr. Hoon Kim·L.Ac
4.5(50)
TAO OF MEDICINE, Santa Monica, CA 90404
AcupunctureFunctional Medicine Consultation
#6
90GPS

UCLA Center for East-West Medicine

Verified
UCLA Center for East-West Medicine·MD/LAc Team
4.5(50)
UCLA Center for East-West Medicine, Santa Monica, CA 90404
AcupunctureFunctional Medicine Consultation
#7
89GPS

UCLA Center for East-West Medicine

Verified
Multiple Practitioners·MD, ND, L.Ac., various specialists
4.6(0)
1260 15th Street, Suite 800, Santa Monica, CA 90404
integrative medicine
#8
88GPS

The Best Colonics (Rysia)

Verified
Rysia·45+ years experience, taught colonics in Russia and Japan, formerly Total Health Connection Beverly Hills
4.9(40)
1148 4th St, Suite 205, Santa Monica, CA 90403
colonics
#9
88GPS

Dr. Mahboubeh: Body Aligned

Verified
Dr. Mahboubeh Hashemi·ND, BCB
4.5(50)
Dr. Mahboubeh: Body Aligned, Santa Monica, CA 90401
naturopathic medicinehormone therapyFunctional Medicine Consultation
#10
88GPS

Lotus Integrative Medicine

Dr. Brendan Armm·L.Ac, Dipl.OM, MTOM
4.5(50)
Lotus Integrative Medicine, Santa Monica, CA 90404
AcupunctureWestern Herbal Medicine
#11
87GPS

Perspire Sauna Studio - Santa Monica

Certified staff·Certified sauna technicians
4.5(120)
924 Montana Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90403
Infrared Sauna Therapy
#12
87GPS

Holistic Psychiatry

Verified
Dr. Meredith Sagan·MD
4.5(50)
Holistic Psychiatry, Santa Monica, CA 90401
holistic medicine
#13
86GPS

Santa Monica Acupuncture and Wellness

Dr. Laurie Binder·L.Ac
4.5(50)
Santa Monica Acupuncture and Wellness, Santa Monica, CA 90401
Acupuncture
#14
85GPS

Body ZEN Alive

Body ZEN Alive·Decades of experience (Lou), LIBBE-certified
5.0(30)
Santa Monica, CA (exact address via phone)
colonics
#15
85GPS

Santa Monica Wellness Center

Lauren Howard·L.Ac
4.5(50)
Santa Monica Wellness Center, Santa Monica, CA 90401
AcupunctureWestern Herbal Medicine
#16
80GPS

Sage Naturopathic Medicine

Verified
Molly·ND
4.5(50)
Sage Naturopathic Medicine, Santa Monica, CA 90405
naturopathic medicinenaturopathic primary care
#17
77.6GPS

Essencia Wellness

Essencia Wellness·LIBBE-certified therapists (Sarah, Lee)
4.8(20)
Santa Monica, CA
colonicsAcupuncture

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