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Adrenal Insufficiency Treatment in Traverse City
12 holistic practitioners in Traverse City who can help with Adrenal Insufficiency. Gabriel's evidence-based protocols, matched to local practitioners.
12 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 Traverse City for Adrenal Insufficiency
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80GPS
Grand Traverse Natural Health Care
Multi-disciplinary Team·Licensed Practitioners in Multiple Modalities
4.8(0)
626 E 8th St Ste 17, Traverse City, MI
naturopathic medicine
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(231) 929-8183#4
80GPS
Serenity Wellness
Sarah Rasmussen, MAc, Dipl.Ac·MAc, Dipl.Ac, NCCAOM Certified
4.9(0)
121 S Garfield Ave, Traverse City, MI
naturopathic medicine
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(231) 943-2328#7
80GPS
Optimal Health T.C.
Optimal Health Team·Functional Medicine Practitioners
4.6(0)
425 Boardman Avenue, Traverse City, MI
naturopathic medicine
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(231) 935-0848#9
80GPS
Table Health
VerifiedDr. Carin Nielsen, MD·MD, Functional and Integrative Medicine, Menopause Care
4.7(0)
818 Red Dr Suite 100, Traverse City, MI
naturopathic medicine
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(231) 333-1331#10
80GPS
BioCare Holistic Medicine
BioCare Team·Holistic Medicine Practitioners
4.5(0)
3271 Racquet Club Drive, Traverse City, MI
naturopathic medicine
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(231) 735-8006