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Cataracts Treatment in Traverse City
12 holistic practitioners in Traverse City who can help with Cataracts. Gabriel's evidence-based protocols, matched to local practitioners.
12 Practitioners
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6+ Supplements
Gabriel's Approach to Cataracts
Gabriel focuses on prevention and slowing progression (cataracts eventually require surgery—only proven treatment, but delaying onset by 10 years reduces need for surgery 50%). For prevention/early cataracts: antioxidant supplementation (vitamin C, vitamin E, lutein, zeaxanthin—reduce progression 10...
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Key Supplements
- Vitamin C 500-1000mg/day (lens has high vitamin C concentration, antioxidant, reduces progression—some studies show 30-45% lower risk with supplementation)
- Vitamin E 400 IU (antioxidant, protects lens proteins—mixed evidence, some studies show benefit)
- Lutein 10-20mg/day + Zeaxanthin 2-4mg/day (carotenoids filter blue light, antioxidant—reduce cataract risk 20-30% in studies)
- N-Acetyl-Carnosine (NAC) eye drops (marketed as 'Can-C'—controversial, some studies show improvement in early cataracts, others show no benefit, expensive, not FDA-approved, mixed evidence)
- Alpha-Lipoic Acid 300-600mg/day (antioxidant, may slow progression)
- Bilberry Extract 160mg 2x/day (anthocyanins, antioxidant)
Key Lab Markers
- Slit Lamp Examination (direct visualization of lens—identifies cataract type, location, severity)
- Visual Acuity (Snellen chart—20/20 to 20/400, determines functional impact)
- Glare Testing (assesses functional vision—cataracts cause glare, halos, difficulty with night driving)
- Contrast Sensitivity (cataracts reduce contrast—functional impairment not captured by Snellen chart)
Practitioners in Traverse City for Cataracts
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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
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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