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Herpes / Cold Sores Treatment in Santa Cruz

10 holistic practitioners in Santa Cruz who can help with Herpes / Cold Sores. Gabriel's evidence-based protocols, matched to local practitioners.

10 Practitioners
4 Treatments
6+ Supplements

Gabriel's Approach to Herpes / Cold Sores

Gabriel focuses on preventing outbreaks by supporting immune function and creating unfavorable environment for virus: 1) Lysine supplementation (antagonizes arginine—virus needs arginine), 2) Avoid high-arginine foods, 3) Immune optimization, 4) Identify and avoid personal triggers, 5) Antiviral her...

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Key Supplements

  • L-Lysine 1000-3000mg/day prevention, 3000-6000mg during outbreak (CRITICAL)
  • Monolaurin 1-3g/day (antiviral)
  • Lemon Balm extract 500mg 3x/day or topical cream
  • Zinc 30-50mg
  • Vitamin C 2-4g/day
  • Vitamin D3 5000 IU

Key Lab Markers

  • HSV-1 and HSV-2 IgG (antibodies—shows past infection)
  • HSV IgM (acute infection)
  • Viral culture or PCR (during active lesion—confirms diagnosis)
  • Comprehensive metabolic panel
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Practitioners in Santa Cruz for Herpes / Cold Sores

Sorted by treatment relevance and Practitioner Score

#1
93GPS

Santa Cruz Family Acupuncture

Spring Smith, L.Ac·L.Ac, Diplomate of Oriental Medicine, CA Board licensed, award-winning
5.0(89)
Santa Cruz, CA
Acupuncture
#2
93GPS

Santa Cruz Family Acupuncture

Spring Smith, L.Ac·L.Ac, Diplomate of Oriental Medicine, CA Board licensed, award-winning
5.0(0)
Santa Cruz, CA
Acupuncture
#3
91GPS

Wellness Medical Center

Verified
Dr. Donna Leight, LAc, OMD & Dr. Holly Guzman, LAc, OMD·LAc, OMD (both practitioners), Dr. Guzman is educator and speaker
4.9(76)
Santa Cruz, CA
Acupuncture
#4
91GPS

Wellness Medical Center

Verified
Dr. Donna Leight, LAc, OMD & Dr. Holly Guzman, LAc, OMD·LAc, OMD (both practitioners), Dr. Guzman is educator and speaker
4.9(0)
Santa Cruz, CA
Acupuncture
#5
88GPS

Jessica Powell Acupuncture

Jessica Powell, DAHM, L.Ac·DAHM, L.Ac, Certified National Acupuncture Detox Specialist, 15 years experience
5.0(42)
Santa Cruz, CA
Acupuncture
#6
88GPS

Jessica Powell Acupuncture

Jessica Powell, DAHM, L.Ac·DAHM, L.Ac, Certified National Acupuncture Detox Specialist, 15 years experience
5.0(0)
Santa Cruz, CA
Acupuncture
#7
87GPS

Santa Cruz CORE

Dr. Amberlee Rose, DAOM & Multiple Practitioners·DAOM, L.Ac, multiple licensed practitioners
4.8(58)
Santa Cruz, CA
Acupuncture
#8
87GPS

Santa Cruz CORE

Dr. Amberlee Rose, DAOM & Multiple Practitioners·DAOM, L.Ac, multiple licensed practitioners
4.8(0)
Santa Cruz, CA
Acupuncture
#9
85GPS

Five Branches University Santa Cruz Clinic

Multiple Licensed Practitioners·Licensed TCM practitioners, teaching clinic
4.7(64)
Santa Cruz, CA
Acupuncture
#10
85GPS

Five Branches University Santa Cruz Clinic

Multiple Licensed Practitioners·Licensed TCM practitioners, teaching clinic
4.7(0)
Santa Cruz, CA
Acupuncture

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