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Candida Overgrowth (Systemic) Treatment in San Francisco
42 holistic practitioners in San Francisco who can help with Candida Overgrowth (Systemic). Gabriel's evidence-based protocols, matched to local practitioners.
42 Practitioners
4 Treatments
1+ Supplements
Gabriel's Approach to Candida Overgrowth (Systemic)
Gabriel treats Candida as both CAUSE and EFFECT: overgrowth happens due to immune/gut dysfunction, then overgrowth FURTHER damages gut and immune system (vicious cycle). Systemic Candida (beyond vaginal yeast infections) causes: chronic fatigue, brain fog, digestive issues, sugar cravings, skin issu...
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Key Supplements
- ROTATE antifungals every 4 days (prevents resistance—Candida adapts quickly): Caprylic Acid (coconut-derived) 1000mg 3x/day, Oregano Oil 500mg 3x/day, Pau d'Arco 1000mg 3x/day, Garlic Extract (allicin) 500mg 3x/day, Berberine 500mg 3x/day, Undecylenic Acid (castor bean-derived) 250mg 3x/day, Grapefruit Seed Extract 500mg 2x/day, Olive Leaf Extract 500mg 3x/day, Biofilm disruptors (Candida forms biofilms—protective layer): NAC 1200mg 2x/day, Serrapeptase (on empty stomach), BINDERS (CRITICAL—take AWAY from antifungals, 2+ hours apart—prevent die-off symptoms): Activated Charcoal 1-2g 2-3x/day, Bentonite Clay 1 tsp 2x/day, Zeolite, Chlorella, Molybdenum 300-900mcg/day (helps metabolize Candida toxins—reduces die-off symptoms), Probiotics (specific anti-Candida strains, start LOW—die-off): Saccharomyces boulardii 5-10B CFU (beneficial yeast, crowds out Candida), Soil-based probiotics after initial kill phase, High-dose multi-strain after clearance 50-100B CFU, Digestive Enzymes with Cellulase and Hemicellulase (break down Candida cell wall), Support: Vitamin C 2-4g/day (immune, detox), Zinc 30-50mg (immune), Selenium 200mcg (immune), Vitamin D3 5000 IU, Omega-3 2-4g/day (anti-inflammatory), L-Glutamine 10-20g/day (heal gut lining—after initial kill phase), Curcumin 1g 2x/day (anti-inflammatory), Milk Thistle 300mg 3x/day (liver support—detox), Prescription antifungals if severe (Nystatin—GI only, doesn't absorb, or Fluconazole—systemic, stronger, liver monitoring needed—work with doctor)
Key Lab Markers
- Comprehensive stool test (Candida species, overgrowth markers, other fungi), GI-MAP or equivalent, Organic Acids Test (MOST SENSITIVE—Candida metabolites: D-Arabinitol, Tartaric acid—elevated indicates Candida overgrowth even if stool test negative), Candida antibodies (IgG, IgA, IgM—indicates systemic exposure/immune response), Mycotoxin urine test (if concurrent mold exposure suspected), Blood tests: Comprehensive metabolic panel, Fasting glucose and insulin (high blood sugar feeds Candida), HbA1c (diabetes screening), CBC (white blood cells, eosinophils), Food sensitivity panel (Candida causes leaky gut—food sensitivities develop), Vitamin D, Zinc, Selenium, B vitamins, Ferritin (iron—deficiency common with Candida)
Practitioners in San Francisco for Candida Overgrowth (Systemic)
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#2
83.6GPS
Vital Ice
RelevantWellness team·Certified wellness practitioners
4.6(78)
2400 Chestnut St, San Francisco, CA 94123
✓ Infrared Sauna Therapy
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5GPS
San Francisco Preventive Medical Group
RelevantDr. Lynn & Team·Medical doctors
0.0(0)
380 West Portal Avenue, Suite C, San Francisco, CA 94127
✓ Ozone Therapydetoxification
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(415) 566-1000#4
91GPS
Bay Natural Medicine
VerifiedDr. Minna Yoon, ND, L.Ac.·ND, L.Ac., Bastyr University graduate
4.9(78)
San Francisco, CA
naturopathic medicine
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Contact via website#5
91GPS
Bay Natural Medicine
VerifiedDr. Minna Yoon, ND, L.Ac.·ND, L.Ac., Bastyr University graduate
4.9(0)
San Francisco, CA
naturopathic medicine
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Contact via website#6
90GPS
Balanced Health SF
VerifiedDr. Erika Horowitz, ND·ND, hormone health specialist
5.0(52)
Cow Hollow, San Francisco, CA
naturopathic medicine
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90GPS
UCSF Osher Center for Integrative Health
VerifiedMultiple Practitioners·MD, PhD, L.Ac., various specialists
4.6(112)
1545 Divisadero St, San Francisco, CA 94115
integrative medicine
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(415) 353-7700#8
90GPS
Balanced Health SF
VerifiedDr. Erika Horowitz, ND·ND, hormone health specialist
5.0(0)
Cow Hollow, San Francisco, CA
naturopathic medicine
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90GPS
UCSF Osher Center for Integrative Health
VerifiedMultiple Practitioners·MD, PhD, L.Ac., various specialists
4.6(0)
1545 Divisadero St, San Francisco, CA 94115
integrative medicine
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(415) 353-7700#10
89GPS
UCSF Health
Jennifer Ashby·L.Ac
4.5(50)
UCSF Health, San Francisco, CA 94143
Acupuncture
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89GPS
Smart Medicine SF
VerifiedDr. Vinh Ngo, MD·MD, functional medicine specialist
4.9(0)
San Francisco, CA
Functional Medicine Consultation
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(415) 598-7633#12
88GPS
Blue Ova Health
Tanja Dehne·L.Ac
4.5(50)
Blue Ova Health, San Francisco, CA 94102
Acupuncture
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88GPS
Functional Medicine SF
VerifiedDr. Victoria Chan, ND·ND, Bastyr University graduate
4.9(41)
San Francisco, CA
Functional Medicine Consultation
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88GPS
Radiant Health SF
VerifiedDr. Katie Strobe, ND·ND
5.0(35)
San Francisco and San Rafael, CA
naturopathic medicine
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88GPS
Functional Medicine SF
VerifiedDr. Victoria Chan, ND·ND, Bastyr University graduate
4.9(0)
San Francisco, CA
Functional Medicine Consultation
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88GPS
Radiant Health SF
VerifiedDr. Katie Strobe, ND·ND
5.0(0)
San Francisco and San Rafael, CA
naturopathic medicine
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87GPS
Acupuncture Professionals
Chris O'Donnell·M.S., L.Ac
4.5(50)
Acupuncture Professionals, San Francisco, CA 94102
AcupunctureFunctional Medicine Consultation
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(415) 412-8841#18
87GPS
Smart Medicine SF
VerifiedDr. Vinh Ngo·MD
4.5(50)
Smart Medicine SF, San Francisco, CA 94102
holistic medicineFunctional Medicine Consultation
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(415) 598-7633#19
87GPS
Nova Wellness Med
VerifiedDr. Jen Mann, ND·ND
4.8(44)
San Francisco, CA
naturopathic medicine
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87GPS
Nova Wellness Med
VerifiedDr. Jen Mann, ND·ND
4.8(0)
San Francisco, CA
naturopathic medicine
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86GPS
Blue Willow Acupuncture
Sharone Franzen·L.Ac
4.5(50)
Blue Willow Acupuncture, San Francisco, CA 94127
Acupuncturenutritional counselingWestern Herbal Medicine
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86GPS
SF Holistic Health
Rachele Ferraro·DC
4.5(50)
SF Holistic Health, San Francisco, CA 94117
Chiropractic Carenutritional counselingWestern Herbal Medicine
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(415) 864-3453#23
86GPS
Dr. Nadine Aldahhan
Dr. Nadine Aldahhan·D.O.
4.5(50)
Dr. Nadine Aldahhan, San Francisco, CA 94102
Functional Medicine Consultation
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86GPS
Functional Health and Healing
Multiple Practitioners·Multiple functional medicine practitioners
4.8(56)
San Francisco, CA
Functional Medicine Consultation
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86GPS
Dr. Christina Youngren Naturopathic Care
VerifiedDr. Christina Youngren, ND·ND
5.0(0)
San Francisco, CA
naturopathic medicine
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86GPS
Functional Health and Healing
Multiple Practitioners·Multiple functional medicine practitioners
4.8(0)
San Francisco, CA
Functional Medicine Consultation
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86GPS
Dr. Christina Youngren Naturopathic Care
VerifiedDr. Christina Youngren, ND·ND
5.0(0)
San Francisco, CA
naturopathic medicine
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85GPS
SF Herbal Medicine
Lydia Akhzar·L.Ac
4.5(50)
SF Herbal Medicine, San Francisco, CA 94102
Acupuncturenutritional counselingWestern Herbal Medicine
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85GPS
Thriving Life Wellness
Ashley Mechling·L.AC., MSTCM
4.5(50)
Thriving Life Wellness, San Francisco, CA 94102
Acupuncture
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85GPS
Infinite Health Zone
VerifiedDr. Neetu Ahluwalia·MD
4.5(50)
Infinite Health Zone, San Francisco, CA 94102
holistic medicineFunctional Medicine Consultation
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85GPS
Dr. Victoria Chan
VerifiedDr. Victoria Chan·ND
4.5(50)
Dr. Victoria Chan, San Francisco, CA 94102
naturopathic medicinenaturopathic primary care
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85GPS
Dr. Christy Guzman Naturopathic Medicine
VerifiedDr. Christy Guzman, ND·ND
4.9(0)
San Francisco, CA
naturopathic medicine
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85GPS
Sutter Health Integrative Medicine
VerifiedMultiple Practitioners·MD, L.Ac., various integrative practitioners
4.5(0)
Multiple Bay Area locations
integrative medicine
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85GPS
Dr. Christy Guzman Naturopathic Medicine
VerifiedDr. Christy Guzman, ND·ND
4.9(0)
San Francisco, CA
naturopathic medicine
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85GPS
Sutter Health Integrative Medicine
VerifiedMultiple Practitioners·MD, L.Ac., various integrative practitioners
4.5(0)
Multiple Bay Area locations
integrative medicine
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84GPS
Holistic Adjustments
Holistic Adjustments·DC
4.5(50)
Holistic Adjustments, San Francisco, CA 94122
Chiropractic Care
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80GPS
Stone Clinic
Multiple Providers·Orthopedic specialists
0.0(0)
San Francisco, CA
prpregenerative medicine
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78.6GPS
Agnew Family Wellness
Dr. Laura Agnew·DC, certified in regenerative therapies
4.6(48)
2535 Judah St, San Francisco, CA 94122
light therapyChiropractic Care
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(415) 702-6755#40
5GPS
Avid Sports Medicine
Dr. Veronica Jow·Board-certified Internal Medicine & Sports Medicine
0.0(0)
425 2nd St, Ste 307, San Francisco, CA
prpregenerative medicine
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