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Sleep Apnea Treatment in Franklin
7 holistic practitioners in Franklin who can help with Sleep Apnea. Gabriel's evidence-based protocols, matched to local practitioners.
7 Practitioners
0 Treatments
6+ Supplements
Gabriel's Approach to Sleep Apnea
Gabriel addresses sleep apnea root causes when possible—CPAP treats symptom (airway collapse) but doesn't address WHY it's happening. Protocol: 1) Weight loss if overweight (MOST effective intervention—even 10% weight loss dramatically improves or resolves OSA in many patients), 2) Positional therap...
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Key Supplements
- Vitamin D (if deficient—linked to OSA severity)
- Omega-3 2-4g/day (anti-inflammatory)
- Magnesium 400-600mg bedtime (muscle relaxation, sleep quality)
- Melatonin 3-10mg (if circadian rhythm disruption)
- NAC (if inflammatory component)
- Probiotics (gut health affects inflammation)
Key Lab Markers
- Home sleep apnea test or in-lab polysomnography (AHI—apnea-hypopnea index: <5 normal, 5-15 mild, 15-30 moderate, >30 severe OSA)
- Oxygen saturation monitoring
- BMI and neck circumference (neck >17 inches men, >16 inches women increases risk)
- Thyroid panel (hypothyroidism screen)
Practitioners in Franklin for Sleep Apnea
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Sanctuary Functional Medicine
VerifiedDr. Eric Potter·MD, Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, Functional Medicine
4.9(175)
4085 Mallory Lane, Suite 200, Franklin, TN 37067
Functional Medicine Consultation
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(615) 721-2001