Condition + Location
COPD Treatment in Santa Cruz
10 holistic practitioners in Santa Cruz who can help with COPD. Gabriel's evidence-based protocols, matched to local practitioners.
10 Practitioners
5 Treatments
6+ Supplements
Gabriel's Approach to COPD
Gabriel focuses on slowing progression and improving quality of life in COPD (damage largely irreversible but stabilization possible). Protocol: 1) QUIT SMOKING (absolute #1—nothing else matters if still smoking), 2) Reduce inflammation and oxidative stress (massive in COPD), 3) Support lung functio...
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Ozone TherapyIV Nutrient TherapyInfrared Sauna TherapyGlutathione IV TherapyHyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT)
Key Supplements
- NAC 1800mg 2x/day (CRITICAL—mucolytic, antioxidant, reduces exacerbations)
- Vitamin D3 5000-10000 IU (reduces exacerbations, immune support)
- Omega-3 4g/day (anti-inflammatory—improves lung function)
- Vitamin C 1000mg 3x/day (antioxidant, supports lung tissue)
- Vitamin E 400 IU (antioxidant)
- Magnesium 400-600mg (bronchodilator)
Key Lab Markers
- Spirometry (FEV1/FVC ratio <0.7 confirms COPD, severity based on FEV1)
- Chest X-ray or CT (hyperinflation, bullae, rule out cancer)
- Arterial blood gas (if severe—hypoxemia, hypercapnia)
- Alpha-1 antitrypsin level (if young onset or family history)
Practitioners in Santa Cruz for COPD
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#1
93GPS
Santa Cruz Family Acupuncture
Spring Smith, L.Ac·L.Ac, Diplomate of Oriental Medicine, CA Board licensed, award-winning
5.0(89)
Santa Cruz, CA
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93GPS
Santa Cruz Family Acupuncture
Spring Smith, L.Ac·L.Ac, Diplomate of Oriental Medicine, CA Board licensed, award-winning
5.0(0)
Santa Cruz, CA
Acupuncture
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91GPS
Wellness Medical Center
VerifiedDr. Donna Leight, LAc, OMD & Dr. Holly Guzman, LAc, OMD·LAc, OMD (both practitioners), Dr. Guzman is educator and speaker
4.9(76)
Santa Cruz, CA
Acupuncture
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91GPS
Wellness Medical Center
VerifiedDr. Donna Leight, LAc, OMD & Dr. Holly Guzman, LAc, OMD·LAc, OMD (both practitioners), Dr. Guzman is educator and speaker
4.9(0)
Santa Cruz, CA
Acupuncture
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88GPS
Jessica Powell Acupuncture
Jessica Powell, DAHM, L.Ac·DAHM, L.Ac, Certified National Acupuncture Detox Specialist, 15 years experience
5.0(42)
Santa Cruz, CA
Acupuncture
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88GPS
Jessica Powell Acupuncture
Jessica Powell, DAHM, L.Ac·DAHM, L.Ac, Certified National Acupuncture Detox Specialist, 15 years experience
5.0(0)
Santa Cruz, CA
Acupuncture
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87GPS
Santa Cruz CORE
Dr. Amberlee Rose, DAOM & Multiple Practitioners·DAOM, L.Ac, multiple licensed practitioners
4.8(58)
Santa Cruz, CA
Acupuncture
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87GPS
Santa Cruz CORE
Dr. Amberlee Rose, DAOM & Multiple Practitioners·DAOM, L.Ac, multiple licensed practitioners
4.8(0)
Santa Cruz, CA
Acupuncture
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