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Diverticulitis Treatment in Springfield
20 holistic practitioners in Springfield who can help with Diverticulitis. Gabriel's evidence-based protocols, matched to local practitioners.
20 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 Springfield for Diverticulitis
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#1
91GPS
New England Center for Functional Medicine
VerifiedDr. Christopher Keroack, MD, IFMCP·MD, IFMCP, board-certified in internal medicine and functional medicine
4.9(84)
2 Medical Center Dr, Suite 202, Springfield, MA
Functional Medicine Consultation
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(413) 205-1200#2
91GPS
New England Center for Functional Medicine
VerifiedDr. Christopher Keroack, MD, IFMCP·MD, IFMCP, board-certified in internal medicine and functional medicine
4.9(0)
2 Medical Center Dr, Suite 202, Springfield, MA
Functional Medicine Consultation
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(413) 205-1200#3
89GPS
The Integrative Health Group
VerifiedDr. Jus Crea Giammarino, ND·ND, LAc, multiple practitioners
4.8(72)
1502 Allen St, Springfield, MA
naturopathic medicine
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(413) 783-1932#4
89GPS
The Integrative Health Group
VerifiedDr. Jus Crea Giammarino, ND·ND, LAc, multiple practitioners
4.8(0)
1502 Allen St, Springfield, MA
naturopathic medicine
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(413) 783-1932#5
88GPS
Acupuncture & Integrative Wellness Center
Terry Frank, Louis Distasio·Licensed TCM practitioners
4.8(94)
716 S 2nd St., Springfield, IL
Acupuncture
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(217) 544-8118#6
88GPS
Acupuncture & Integrative Wellness Center
Terry Frank, Louis Distasio·Licensed TCM practitioners
4.8(0)
716 S 2nd St., Springfield, IL
Acupuncture
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(217) 544-8118#7
86GPS
Aligned Modern Health - Springfield
Multiple Practitioners·Functional medicine practitioners
4.7(67)
Springfield, IL
Functional Medicine Consultation
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Contact via website#8
86GPS
Aligned Modern Health - Springfield
Multiple Practitioners·Functional medicine practitioners
4.7(0)
Springfield, IL
Functional Medicine Consultation
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Contact via website#9
85GPS
SIU Center for Healthy Aging and Wellness
Multiple Licensed Acupuncturists·Licensed acupuncturists, SIU Medicine affiliation
4.6(78)
319 E Madison St., Springfield, IL
Acupuncture
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(217) 545-8000#10
85GPS
McCaffrey Health Center
Multiple Practitioners·Multiple integrative practitioners
4.7(56)
Springfield, IL
integrative medicine
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Contact via website#11
85GPS
SIU Center for Healthy Aging and Wellness
Multiple Licensed Acupuncturists·Licensed acupuncturists, SIU Medicine affiliation
4.6(0)
319 E Madison St., Springfield, IL
Acupuncture
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(217) 545-8000#12
85GPS
McCaffrey Health Center
Multiple Practitioners·Multiple integrative practitioners
4.7(0)
Springfield, IL
integrative medicine
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80GPS
Dr. Jason Crockett
Dr. Jason Crockett·DC
4.9(156)
1925 E. Chestnut Expressway, Springfield, MO 65803
Chiropractic Care
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417-893-0099#14
80GPS
Dr. Gabe Ariciu
Dr. Gabe Ariciu·DC
4.8(94)
1736 E. Sunshine St. STE 703, Springfield, MO 65804
Functional Medicine Consultation
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479-310-6745#15
80GPS
Dr. Anne Roberts
VerifiedDr. Anne Roberts·MD
4.9(127)
3734 South Avenue, Suite E, Springfield, MO 65807
integrative medicine
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417-840-5566#16
80GPS
417 Integrative Medicine
417 Integrative Medicine·FNP-C, IFMCP
4.8(103)
1335 E Republic Rd, Suite D, Springfield, MO 65804
integrative medicine
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417-363-3900#17
80GPS
Meek Integrative Health Center
Meek Integrative Health Center·DC
4.7(118)
500 E Battlefield Rd, Springfield, MO 65807
Chiropractic Care
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417-887-0340#18
80GPS
Dr. Jacob Crocker
Dr. Jacob Crocker·DC
4.8(73)
1925 E. Chestnut Expressway, Springfield, MO 65803
Chiropractic Care
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417-893-0099