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Diverticulitis Treatment in Bethesda
8 holistic practitioners in Bethesda who can help with Diverticulitis. Gabriel's evidence-based protocols, matched to local practitioners.
8 Practitioners
3 Treatments
6+ Supplements
Gabriel's Approach to Diverticulitis
Gabriel distinguishes diverticulosis (common, usually asymptomatic—prevent progression) from acute diverticulitis (inflammation, infection—requires treatment). For acute diverticulitis: antibiotics if complicated (abscess, perforation), liquid diet until inflammation resolves, pain management. For p...
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Ozone TherapyIV Nutrient TherapyColon Hydrotherapy (Colonics)
Key Supplements
- Fiber supplementation (psyllium husk 5-10g/day or acacia fiber—increase gradually to prevent bloating, most important for prevention)
- Probiotics 50-100 billion CFU (restore microbiome, reduce inflammation, prevent diverticulitis—Bifidobacterium and Lactobacillus strains)
- L-Glutamine 5-10g/day (heals intestinal lining)
- Omega-3 4-6g/day (anti-inflammatory, reduces diverticulitis risk)
- Curcumin 500-1000mg 3x/day (anti-inflammatory)
- Aloe Vera juice 2-4 oz/day (anti-inflammatory, healing)
Key Lab Markers
- CT scan abdomen/pelvis with contrast (gold standard for acute diverticulitis—shows inflamed diverticula, abscess, perforation, fistula)
- Ultrasound (if CT contraindicated—pregnancy, contrast allergy)
- Complete Blood Count (WBC elevated if infection)
- hs-CRP, ESR (inflammation markers)
Practitioners in Bethesda for Diverticulitis
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#1
91GPS
White Oak Natural Medicine
VerifiedDr. Jillian Casey, ND, MPH, IFMCP·ND, MPH, IFMCP, board-certified in naturopathic gastroenterology
4.9(0)
4401 East West Highway Ste 303, Bethesda, MD 20814
naturopathic medicine
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(240) 744-1367#2
91GPS
White Oak Natural Medicine
VerifiedDr. Jillian Casey, ND, MPH, IFMCP·ND, MPH, IFMCP, board-certified in naturopathic gastroenterology
4.9(0)
4401 East West Highway Ste 303, Bethesda, MD 20814
naturopathic medicine
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(240) 744-1367#3
89GPS
Comprehensive Primary Care
VerifiedDr. Mindi E. Cohen, DO·DO, board-certified in family medicine and functional medicine, practicing since 2004
4.8(0)
5413 W Cedar Lane #203c, Bethesda, MD 20814
Functional Medicine Consultation
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(301) 530-4383#4
89GPS
Comprehensive Primary Care
VerifiedDr. Mindi E. Cohen, DO·DO, board-certified in family medicine and functional medicine, practicing since 2004
4.8(0)
5413 W Cedar Lane #203c, Bethesda, MD 20814
Functional Medicine Consultation
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(301) 530-4383#5
88GPS
Nava Health and Vitality Center
Multiple Practitioners·Multiple functional medicine practitioners
4.7(0)
6410 Rockledge Dr, Suite 510, Bethesda, MD 20817
Functional Medicine Consultation
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(800) 762-6282#6
88GPS
Nava Health and Vitality Center
Multiple Practitioners·Multiple functional medicine practitioners
4.7(0)
6410 Rockledge Dr, Suite 510, Bethesda, MD 20817
Functional Medicine Consultation
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(800) 762-6282