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Bipolar Disorder Treatment in Albuquerque
8 holistic practitioners in Albuquerque who can help with Bipolar Disorder. Gabriel's evidence-based protocols, matched to local practitioners.
8 Practitioners
2 Treatments
6+ Supplements
Gabriel's Approach to Bipolar Disorder
Gabriel recognizes bipolar as serious psychiatric condition often requiring medication—NOT suggesting to replace mood stabilizers without medical supervision (dangerous). Biomedical support enhances conventional treatment, some patients stabilize and reduce medications with comprehensive approach. P...
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Key Supplements
- Omega-3 (EPA dominant) 2-4g/day (proven effective for bipolar depression, may prevent mania)
- NAC 2000mg 2x/day (reduces depression, improves function in bipolar—large trials)
- Inositol 12-18g/day (may improve depression, mood stabilization—some evidence)
- Folate (L-methylfolate if MTHFR mutation) 15mg/day (improves depression, especially with lithium)
- Magnesium 400-600mg (calming, supports mood stabilizers, many deficient on lithium)
- Vitamin D3 5000-10000 IU (mood regulation, anti-inflammatory)
Key Lab Markers
- Clinical diagnosis (DSM-5 criteria, mood charting), Lithium level (if on lithium—therapeutic 0.6-1.2 mEq/L, monitor regularly), Thyroid function (TSH, Free T4—lithium affects thyroid, hypothyroidism worsens depression), Kidney function (lithium affects kidneys—BUN, creatinine, urinalysis), Comprehensive metabolic panel, CBC, Vitamin D, Folate (especially if on mood stabilizers—anticonvulsants deplete folate), B12, Magnesium, Omega-3 Index, hs-CRP (inflammation), Fasting glucose and lipids (atypical antipsychotics cause metabolic syndrome—monitor), Substance abuse screening (common in bipolar—worsens outcomes), Sleep study (if sleep apnea suspected—disrupts mood), Genetic testing (pharmacogenomics—some metabolize medications differently)
Practitioners in Albuquerque for Bipolar Disorder
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#1
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Miklos Major
Miklos Major·ScD, DNP, NP-BC
4.7(38)
4700 Jefferson St NE Ste 800, Albuquerque, NM 87109
Functional Medicine Consultation
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(505) 932-7112#2
80GPS
Functional Medicine Center of Albuquerque
Functional Medicine Center of Albuquerque·Chiropractic & Functional Medicine
4.8(52)
10801 Lomas Blvd NE, Suite 100, Albuquerque, NM 87112
Functional Medicine Consultation
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(505) 888-6138#3
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Dr. Marcus Higi
VerifiedDr. Marcus Higi·MD
4.6(34)
6800 Montgomery Blvd NE, Suite J, Albuquerque, NM 87109
integrative medicine
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(505) 226-2300#4
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Mountain Spirit Integrative Medicine
Mountain Spirit Integrative Medicine·Integrative Medicine Team
4.8(156)
3216 Monte Vista Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87106
Acupuncture
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(505) 988-2449#5
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Monica Ortega
Monica Ortega·CFNP, DNP
4.3(27)
7007 Jefferson St NE, Ste C, Albuquerque, NM 87109
hormone therapy
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(505) 340-0406#6
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UNM Center for Life
UNM Center for Life·Integrative Medicine Team
4.7(92)
6500 Jefferson St. NE, Suite 100, Albuquerque, NM 87109
Acupuncture
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(505) 925-7464