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Diverticulitis Treatment in San Rafael
9 holistic practitioners in San Rafael who can help with Diverticulitis. Gabriel's evidence-based protocols, matched to local practitioners.
9 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 San Rafael for Diverticulitis
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#1
90GPS
Preventive Medical Center of Marin
VerifiedDr. Thomas H. Reece, DO, ND·DO, ND (dual-degreed), board-certified family practice
4.8(67)
4340 Redwood Hwy. Ste. A22, San Rafael, CA 94903
naturopathic medicine
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(415) 472-2343#2
90GPS
Preventive Medical Center of Marin
VerifiedDr. Thomas H. Reece, DO, ND·DO, ND (dual-degreed), board-certified family practice
4.8(0)
4340 Redwood Hwy. Ste. A22, San Rafael, CA 94903
naturopathic medicine
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(415) 472-2343#3
88GPS
Solstice Naturopathic Medicine
VerifiedDr. April Blake, ND·ND
5.0(0)
San Rafael, CA
naturopathic medicine
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87GPS
Dr. Dara Thompson Naturopathic Medicine
VerifiedDr. Dara Thompson, ND·ND
4.9(52)
1330 Lincoln Ave. Suite 304, San Rafael, CA
naturopathic medicine
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87GPS
Dr. Dara Thompson Naturopathic Medicine
VerifiedDr. Dara Thompson, ND·ND
4.9(0)
1330 Lincoln Ave. Suite 304, San Rafael, CA
naturopathic medicine
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85GPS
Solstice Naturopathic Medicine
VerifiedDr. April Blake·ND
4.5(50)
Solstice Naturopathic Medicine, San Rafael, CA 94901
naturopathic medicineFunctional Medicine Consultationnaturopathic primary care
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84GPS
Dr. Thomas Miller Integrative Care
VerifiedDr. Thomas Miller, ND·ND
4.8(0)
San Rafael, CA
naturopathic medicine
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