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Osteoarthritis Treatment in Queens
8 holistic practitioners in Queens who can help with Osteoarthritis. Gabriel's evidence-based protocols, matched to local practitioners.
8 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 Queens for Osteoarthritis
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#1
85GPS
Chun Ming Lin Holistic Health
VerifiedChun Ming Lin, ND, RPh·ND, RPh
4.8(19)
Serving Queens, NY
naturopathic medicinehormone therapy
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(646) 679-2753#2
85GPS
Chun Ming Lin Holistic Health
VerifiedChun Ming Lin, ND, RPh·ND, RPh
4.8(0)
Serving Queens, NY
naturopathic medicine
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(646) 679-2753#3
83GPS
Dr. Hamza Jalal Functional Medicine
Dr. Hamza Jalal·Functional medicine specialist
4.7(36)
160-55 Cross Bay Blvd, Queens, NY
Functional Medicine Consultationnutritional counseling
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Contact via website#4
83GPS
Dr. Hamza Jalal Functional Medicine
Dr. Hamza Jalal·Functional medicine specialist
4.7(0)
160-55 Cross Bay Blvd, Queens, NY
Functional Medicine Consultation
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Contact via website#5
82GPS
Medex DTC Forest Hills
Functional Medicine Team·Functional medicine practitioners
4.6(42)
Forest Hills, Queens, NY
Functional Medicine Consultation
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(718) 261-6700#6
82GPS
Medex DTC Forest Hills
Functional Medicine Team·Functional medicine practitioners
4.6(0)
Forest Hills, Queens, NY
Functional Medicine Consultation
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(718) 261-6700