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Osteoarthritis Treatment in Marin

11 holistic practitioners in Marin who can help with Osteoarthritis. Gabriel's evidence-based protocols, matched to local practitioners.

11 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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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)
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Practitioners in Marin for Osteoarthritis

Sorted by treatment relevance and Practitioner Score

#1
87GPS

Kokin Healing Center

Marin L. Kokin·L.Ac
4.5(50)
Kokin Healing Center, Marin, CA 94901
Acupuncture
#2
87GPS

Marin Natural Medicine Clinic

Verified
Marin Natural Medicine Clinic·ND Team
4.5(50)
Marin Natural Medicine Clinic, Marin, CA 94901
naturopathic medicineFunctional Medicine Consultationnaturopathic primary care
#3
87GPS

Clinic of Natural Health

Verified
Dr. Nicole Yezman, ND, LAc·ND, LAc, dual credentials
4.9(44)
Marin County, CA (serves San Rafael)
naturopathic medicine
#4
87GPS

Clinic of Natural Health

Verified
Dr. Nicole Yezman, ND, LAc·ND, LAc, dual credentials
4.9(0)
Marin County, CA (serves San Rafael)
naturopathic medicine
#5
86GPS

Marin Acupuncture Clinic

Lindsey Koelman·L.Ac
4.5(50)
Marin Acupuncture Clinic, Marin, CA 94901
Acupuncture
#6
86GPS

HealWorks

HealWorks by Dr. Mina·DC
4.5(50)
HealWorks, Marina del Rey, CA 90292
Chiropractic Carenutritional counseling
#7
85GPS

Chi Dragon Acupuncture

Pam Jankelow·L.Ac, M.S. TCM
4.5(50)
Chi Dragon Acupuncture, Marin, CA 94901
AcupunctureWestern Herbal Medicine
#8
85GPS

Be Well Natural Medicine

Verified
Dr. Melody Wong, ND·ND, NAET specialist
4.8(31)
Marin County, CA
naturopathic medicine
#9
85GPS

Be Well Natural Medicine

Verified
Dr. Melody Wong, ND·ND, NAET specialist
4.8(0)
Marin County, CA
naturopathic medicine
#10
84GPS

Coastal Healing Acupuncture

Dr. Maria Santos, L.Ac.·L.Ac.
4.9(0)
Marina del Rey, CA
Acupuncture
#11
84GPS

Coastal Healing Acupuncture

Dr. Maria Santos, L.Ac.·L.Ac.
4.9(0)
Marina del Rey, CA
Acupuncture

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