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Diverticulitis Treatment in Colorado Springs
11 holistic practitioners in Colorado Springs who can help with Diverticulitis. Gabriel's evidence-based protocols, matched to local practitioners.
11 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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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 Colorado Springs for Diverticulitis
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#1
80GPS
Chien
VerifiedCalvin Chien, LAc·LAc, Licensed since 1997, Colorado Licensed 2004
4.9(0)
4905 N Union Blvd #106, Colorado Springs, CO 80918
integrative medicine
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(719) 533-0008#2
80GPS
Peaceful Points Acupuncture
Shelly Greene, LAc·LAc, NCCAOM-Certified in Oriental Medicine
4.9(0)
5265 N Academy Blvd, Suite 1400, Colorado Springs, CO 80918
integrative medicine
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(719) 291-4006#3
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Springs Community Acupuncture
Hannah & Kyndl·LAc, NCCAOM-Certified
4.8(0)
2828 W. Colorado Avenue, Colorado Springs, CO 80904
integrative medicine
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(719) 464-5211#4
80GPS
Strata Med
Dr. Kelli Miller, LAc, Dipl.Ac.·LAc, Dipl.Ac., Practicing since 2001
4.7(0)
3314 Mesa Road, Colorado Springs, CO 80904
integrative medicine
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(719) 428-2202#6
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Chien's Acupuncture Clinic
VerifiedCalvin Chien, LAc·LAc, Licensed since 1997, Colorado Licensed 2004
4.9(0)
4905 N Union Blvd #106, Colorado Springs, CO 80918
naturopathic medicine
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(719) 533-0008#7
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Chien's Acupuncture Clinic
VerifiedCalvin Chien, LAc·LAc, Licensed since 1997, Colorado Licensed 2004
4.9(0)
4905 N Union Blvd #106, Colorado Springs, CO 80918
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(719) 533-0008#8
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Peaceful Points Acupuncture
Shelly Greene, LAc·LAc, NCCAOM-Certified in Oriental Medicine
4.9(0)
5265 N Academy Blvd, Suite 1400, Colorado Springs, CO 80918
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(719) 291-4006#9
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Springs Community Acupuncture
Hannah & Kyndl·LAc, NCCAOM-Certified
4.8(0)
2828 W. Colorado Avenue, Colorado Springs, CO 80904
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(719) 464-5211