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Diverticulitis Treatment in Traverse City
12 holistic practitioners in Traverse City who can help with Diverticulitis. Gabriel's evidence-based protocols, matched to local practitioners.
12 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 Traverse City for Diverticulitis
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#3
80GPS
Grand Traverse Natural Health Care
Multi-disciplinary Team·Licensed Practitioners in Multiple Modalities
4.8(0)
626 E 8th St Ste 17, Traverse City, MI
naturopathic medicine
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(231) 929-8183#4
80GPS
Serenity Wellness
Sarah Rasmussen, MAc, Dipl.Ac·MAc, Dipl.Ac, NCCAOM Certified
4.9(0)
121 S Garfield Ave, Traverse City, MI
naturopathic medicine
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(231) 943-2328#7
80GPS
Optimal Health T.C.
Optimal Health Team·Functional Medicine Practitioners
4.6(0)
425 Boardman Avenue, Traverse City, MI
naturopathic medicine
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(231) 935-0848#9
80GPS
Table Health
VerifiedDr. Carin Nielsen, MD·MD, Functional and Integrative Medicine, Menopause Care
4.7(0)
818 Red Dr Suite 100, Traverse City, MI
naturopathic medicine
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(231) 333-1331#10
80GPS
BioCare Holistic Medicine
BioCare Team·Holistic Medicine Practitioners
4.5(0)
3271 Racquet Club Drive, Traverse City, MI
naturopathic medicine
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(231) 735-8006