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COPD Treatment in Tucson
10 holistic practitioners in Tucson 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...
Read full protocolRecommended Treatments
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 Tucson for COPD
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#1
91GPS
Tucson Valley Functional Medicine
VerifiedDr. Shannon Bybee, MD·MD, board-certified Family Medicine, certified in functional medicine (IFM), Andrew Weil Center fellowship graduate
4.9(78)
6831 N Oracle Rd, Ste 133, Tucson, AZ 85704
Functional Medicine Consultation
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(520) 815-3066#2
91GPS
Tucson Valley Functional Medicine
VerifiedDr. Shannon Bybee, MD·MD, board-certified Family Medicine, certified in functional medicine (IFM), Andrew Weil Center fellowship graduate
4.9(0)
6831 N Oracle Rd, Ste 133, Tucson, AZ 85704
Functional Medicine Consultation
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(520) 815-3066#3
90GPS
Andrew Weil Integrative Health Clinic
VerifiedDr. George Schatz, MD·MD, triple board-certified (Family Medicine, Integrative Medicine, Functional Medicine), Andrew Weil Center trained, Cleveland Clinic Center for Functional Medicine trained
4.8(54)
Banner University Medical Center Sunrise, Tucson, AZ
integrative medicine
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90GPS
Andrew Weil Integrative Health Clinic
VerifiedDr. George Schatz, MD·MD, triple board-certified (Family Medicine, Integrative Medicine, Functional Medicine), Andrew Weil Center trained, Cleveland Clinic Center for Functional Medicine trained
4.8(0)
Banner University Medical Center Sunrise, Tucson, AZ
integrative medicine
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88GPS
Genesis Natural Medicine Center
VerifiedMichael Uzick, NMD, FABNO·NMD, FABNO (Fellow of American Board of Naturopathic Oncology)
4.7(46)
Tucson, AZ
naturopathic medicine
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88GPS
Genesis Natural Medicine Center
VerifiedMichael Uzick, NMD, FABNO·NMD, FABNO (Fellow of American Board of Naturopathic Oncology)
4.7(0)
Tucson, AZ
naturopathic medicine
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84GPS
Arizona Institute of Integrative Medicine
VerifiedDr. Daniel Horzempa, MD·MD, functional and integrative medicine specialist
4.6(38)
Tucson, AZ
integrative medicine
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Arizona Institute of Integrative Medicine
VerifiedDr. Daniel Horzempa, MD·MD, functional and integrative medicine specialist
4.6(0)
Tucson, AZ
integrative medicine
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