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Diverticulitis Treatment in Lexington
10 holistic practitioners in Lexington who can help with Diverticulitis. Gabriel's evidence-based protocols, matched to local practitioners.
10 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 Lexington for Diverticulitis
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#1
91GPS
Lexington Natural Health Center
VerifiedDr. James Belanger, ND and Dr. Karen Braga, ND·ND, licensed naturopathic doctors, 22+ years experience
4.8(68)
Lexington, MA
naturopathic medicine
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91GPS
Lexington Natural Health Center
VerifiedDr. James Belanger, ND and Dr. Karen Braga, ND·ND, licensed naturopathic doctors, 22+ years experience
4.8(0)
Lexington, MA
naturopathic medicine
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Contact via website#3
89GPS
Balance Natural Medicine
VerifiedDr. Abbigail Egginton, RN, ND·RN, ND
4.9(0)
49 Waltham St, Lexington, MA 02421
naturopathic medicine
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(914) 919-9300#4
89GPS
Balance Natural Medicine
VerifiedDr. Abbigail Egginton, RN, ND·RN, ND
4.9(0)
49 Waltham St, Lexington, MA 02421
naturopathic medicine
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(914) 919-9300#5
80GPS
Dr. Robin Meek
VerifiedDr. Robin Meek·MD
4.8(156)
841 Corporate Drive, Suite 204, Lexington, KY 40503
Functional Medicine Consultation
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(859) 555-0134#6
80GPS
Dr. Alyesia Lukach
VerifiedDr. Alyesia Lukach·ND
4.6(87)
136 Commerce Dr, Nicholasville, KY 40356
naturopathic medicine
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(859) 300-3007#7
80GPS
Dr. Regina Forster
VerifiedDr. Regina Forster·MD
4.7(103)
2716 Old Rosebud Rd Ste 230, Lexington, KY 40509
Functional Medicine Consultation
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(859) 555-0156#8
80GPS
Andreas Schmitz
Andreas Schmitz·PhD
4.8(68)
2716 Old Rosebud Rd Ste 230, Lexington, KY 40509
nutrition therapy
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(859) 555-0157