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Diverticulitis Treatment in New Orleans
8 holistic practitioners in New Orleans 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 New Orleans for Diverticulitis
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#1
80GPS
Dr. Audrey Le
VerifiedDr. Audrey Le·MD, LAc
4.9(187)
3848 Veterans Memorial Blvd, Suite 102, New Orleans, LA 70002
Functional Medicine Consultation
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(504) 233-3393#2
80GPS
Dr. Joseph Mather
VerifiedDr. Joseph Mather·MD, MPH
4.7(94)
100 W Harrison Ave Ste 201, New Orleans, LA 70124
Functional Medicine Consultation
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(504) 555-0223#3
80GPS
Dr. Holly MacKenna
VerifiedDr. Holly MacKenna·MD
4.8(106)
1900 South Carrollton Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70118
integrative psychiatry
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(504) 356-1624#4
80GPS
Gloria Vitry
Gloria Vitry·RDN, LD
4.7(78)
314 Monticello Ave, Jefferson, LA 70121
nutrition therapy
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(504) 777-5837#5
80GPS
Dr. Lydia Wheaton
VerifiedDr. Lydia Wheaton·ND
4.8(121)
New Orleans, LA
naturopathic medicine
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(504) 555-0245#6
80GPS
Kristin Mancina
VerifiedKristin Mancina·ND, LAc
4.6(87)
New Orleans, LA
naturopathic medicine
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(504) 555-0251