Condition + Location
Crohn's Disease / Ulcerative Colitis (IBD) Treatment in Santa Cruz
10 holistic practitioners in Santa Cruz who can help with Crohn's Disease / Ulcerative Colitis (IBD). Gabriel's evidence-based protocols, matched to local practitioners.
10 Practitioners
6 Treatments
6+ Supplements
Gabriel's Approach to Crohn's Disease / Ulcerative Colitis (IBD)
Gabriel treats IBD as complex interaction of gut dysbiosis, autoimmunity, and gut barrier dysfunction. Protocol: 1) Identify and address specific pathogens (comprehensive stool testing—MAP bacteria, adherent E. coli, others), 2) Heal intestinal lining, 3) Restore healthy microbiome (challenging—ofte...
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Key Supplements
- Curcumin 3-4g/day (as effective as mesalamine in some studies)
- Omega-3 4-6g/day
- Vitamin D3 10,000 IU (optimal 60-80)
- L-Glutamine 10-30g/day (heal gut lining)
- Zinc Carnosine 150mg 2x/day
- Boswellia 1000mg 3x/day
Key Lab Markers
- Comprehensive stool test (pathogens, inflammation—calprotectin, lactoferrin)
- Calprotectin (fecal—monitors inflammation)
- CBC (anemia common)
- CRP, ESR (systemic inflammation)
Practitioners in Santa Cruz for Crohn's Disease / Ulcerative Colitis (IBD)
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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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