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Schizophrenia Treatment in Lafayette
8 holistic practitioners in Lafayette who can help with Schizophrenia. Gabriel's evidence-based protocols, matched to local practitioners.
8 Practitioners
0 Treatments
6+ Supplements
Gabriel's Approach to Schizophrenia
Gabriel recognizes schizophrenia as serious psychiatric illness requiring medication in most cases—antipsychotics prevent psychosis, necessary for safety. NOT suggesting to replace medications. Biomedical support augments conventional treatment—some patients stabilize at lower doses, fewer side effe...
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Key Supplements
- Omega-3 (EPA/DHA) 2-4g/day (reduces symptoms, brain health—proven in early psychosis)
- Niacin (Vitamin B3) 1-3g/day (orthomolecular psychiatry—controversial, some patients improve dramatically, flush common, use niacinamide or extended-release to reduce flush)
- Vitamin C 3-10g/day (antioxidant—orthomolecular protocol)
- Vitamin D3 5000-10000 IU (neuroprotective, immune regulation)
- Folate (L-methylfolate) 15mg/day (especially if MTHFR mutation—improves negative symptoms)
- Vitamin B12 (methylcobalamin) 1000mcg
Key Lab Markers
- Clinical diagnosis (DSM-5 criteria), Rule out medical causes: Comprehensive metabolic panel, CBC, Thyroid panel, RPR/VDRL (syphilis—rare but treatable cause of psychosis), HIV test, Urine drug screen (substances can cause psychosis), Autoimmune encephalitis panel (anti-NMDA receptor antibodies, others—treatable cause often missed), Ceruloplasmin (Wilson's disease—treatable), Brain MRI (rule out tumors, structural lesions), EEG (rule out seizures), Toxoplasma gondii antibodies (infection linked to schizophrenia), Vitamin D, B12, Folate, Omega-3 Index, hs-CRP (inflammation), Prolactin (if on antipsychotics—elevated with some), Fasting glucose, lipids (metabolic side effects of antipsychotics), Genetic testing (pharmacogenomics—medication metabolism)
Practitioners in Lafayette for Schizophrenia
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Dr. Joy Faulk
VerifiedDr. Joy Faulk·ND
4.8(134)
1921 Kaliste Saloom Rd, Suite 117, Lafayette, LA 70508
naturopathic medicine
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(337) 347-6756#2
80GPS
Dr. Chris Cormier
Dr. Chris Cormier·DC
4.8(121)
108 Republic Ave. Ste. B, Lafayette, LA 70508
Chiropractic Care
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(337) 456-6555#3
80GPS
Dr. Jason Prevost
Dr. Jason Prevost·DC
4.9(189)
217 W Brentwood Blvd, Lafayette, LA 70506
Chiropractic Care
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(337) 565-7140#4
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Dr. Krystal Shelmire
VerifiedDr. Krystal Shelmire·ND
4.6(72)
Lafayette, LA 70506
naturopathic medicine
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(337) 555-0314#5
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Dr. Jaime Frederick
VerifiedDr. Jaime Frederick·ND, CNHP
4.7(95)
Lafayette, LA
naturopathic medicine
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(337) 555-0327#6
80GPS
Dr. Elizabeth McLain
VerifiedDr. Elizabeth McLain·MD
4.7(108)
Lafayette, LA 70503
integrative medicine
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(337) 555-0338