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Osteoarthritis Treatment in Berkeley
9 holistic practitioners in Berkeley who can help with Osteoarthritis. Gabriel's evidence-based protocols, matched to local practitioners.
9 Practitioners
6 Treatments
1+ Supplements
Gabriel's Approach to Osteoarthritis
Gabriel treats OA as inflammatory condition, not just "wear and tear"—inflammation drives cartilage destruction, address inflammation and support cartilage repair. NOT inevitable with aging (genetics play role but lifestyle determines whether you develop OA). Protocol: 1) Reduce inflammation (anti-i...
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Stem Cell TherapyOzone TherapyInfrared Sauna TherapyProlotherapyPEMF (Pulsed Electromagnetic Field) TherapyRed Light Therapy
Key Supplements
- Glucosamine Sulfate 1500mg/day (PROVEN effective—multiple studies show reduces pain, slows progression, as effective as NSAIDs, sulfate form better than HCl), Chondroitin Sulfate 1200mg/day (often combined with glucosamine—synergy, reduces pain and progression), MSM (Methylsulfonylmethane) 2-4g/day (sulfur—joint cartilage, anti-inflammatory, reduces pain), Collagen Peptides 10-20g/day (Type II collagen specific for joints—reduces pain, improves function), Hyaluronic Acid 100-200mg oral (lubricates joints, or injection—viscosupplementation, conventional offers but oral also helps), SAMe 800-1600mg/day (S-adenosylmethionine—joint health, anti-inflammatory, also antidepressant effect), Boswellia 500-1000mg 3x/day (anti-inflammatory, as effective as NSAIDs), Curcumin 1-2g 3x/day (anti-inflammatory—proven effective for OA pain), Omega-3 4g/day (anti-inflammatory), Ginger extract 1-2g/day (COX-2 inhibitor—reduces pain), Vitamin D3 5000 IU (deficiency linked to OA pain—optimal 60-80), Vitamin C 1000mg 2x/day (collagen synthesis—cartilage repair), Vitamin E 400 IU (antioxidant), Selenium 200mcg (antioxidant), Zinc 30mg (cartilage health), Avocado Soybean Unsaponifiables (ASU) 300mg/day (slows cartilage loss—proven in studies), Devil's Claw 600mg 3x/day (traditional for arthritis pain), Boron 3-6mg (joint health), PEA (Palmitoylethanolamide) 600mg 2x/day (pain relief), CBD oil 25-50mg 2x/day (pain, anti-inflammatory)
Key Lab Markers
- X-rays of affected joints (joint space narrowing, bone spurs/osteophytes, subchondral sclerosis—diagnostic), MRI (if X-ray unclear or considering surgery—shows cartilage, meniscus, soft tissue better), Inflammatory markers: ESR, hs-CRP (usually normal/mildly elevated in OA vs RA—but some OA patients have systemic inflammation), CBC, Comprehensive metabolic panel, Vitamin D (optimal 60-80—deficiency linked to OA pain), Omega-3 Index (optimal >8%), Joint aspiration (if joint swelling—rule out infection, gout, pseudogout), Rheumatoid Factor and anti-CCP (rule out RA if inflammatory arthritis suspected), Uric acid (rule out gout), Body composition (if overweight—track visceral fat), Metabolic panel (diabetes/metabolic syndrome associated with OA)
Practitioners in Berkeley for Osteoarthritis
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#1
86.8GPS
Perspire Sauna Studio - Berkeley
RelevantCertified staff·Certified wellness staff
4.8(94)
2598 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley, CA 94704
✓ Infrared Sauna Therapy
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89GPS
Solidago Integrative Health
VerifiedDr. Terry Fong·ND
4.5(50)
Solidago Integrative Health, Berkeley, CA 94704
naturopathic medicinehormone therapynaturopathic primary care
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87GPS
Berkeley Center for Natural Medicine
VerifiedDr. Robert Duplain·ND
4.5(50)
Berkeley Center for Natural Medicine, Berkeley, CA 94704
naturopathic medicineFunctional Medicine Consultationnaturopathic primary care
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87GPS
Hana Holistic
VerifiedDr. Hana·MD
4.5(50)
Hana Holistic, Berkeley, CA 94704
holistic medicineFunctional Medicine ConsultationAcupuncture
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87GPS
Dr. Rebecca Stone Naturopathic Health
VerifiedDr. Rebecca Stone, ND·ND
5.0(0)
Berkeley, CA
naturopathic medicine
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87GPS
Dr. Rebecca Stone Naturopathic Health
VerifiedDr. Rebecca Stone, ND·ND
5.0(0)
Berkeley, CA
naturopathic medicine
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85GPS
Core Wellness FM
Dr. Carolyn Finnegan·Certified FM
4.5(50)
Core Wellness FM, Berkeley, CA 94704
Functional Medicine Consultation
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