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Sleep Apnea Treatment in Santa Cruz
10 holistic practitioners in Santa Cruz who can help with Sleep Apnea. Gabriel's evidence-based protocols, matched to local practitioners.
10 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 Santa Cruz for Sleep Apnea
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#1
93GPS
Santa Cruz Family Acupuncture
Spring Smith, L.Ac·L.Ac, Diplomate of Oriental Medicine, CA Board licensed, award-winning
5.0(89)
Santa Cruz, CA
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93GPS
Santa Cruz Family Acupuncture
Spring Smith, L.Ac·L.Ac, Diplomate of Oriental Medicine, CA Board licensed, award-winning
5.0(0)
Santa Cruz, CA
Acupuncture
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91GPS
Wellness Medical Center
VerifiedDr. Donna Leight, LAc, OMD & Dr. Holly Guzman, LAc, OMD·LAc, OMD (both practitioners), Dr. Guzman is educator and speaker
4.9(76)
Santa Cruz, CA
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91GPS
Wellness Medical Center
VerifiedDr. Donna Leight, LAc, OMD & Dr. Holly Guzman, LAc, OMD·LAc, OMD (both practitioners), Dr. Guzman is educator and speaker
4.9(0)
Santa Cruz, CA
Acupuncture
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88GPS
Jessica Powell Acupuncture
Jessica Powell, DAHM, L.Ac·DAHM, L.Ac, Certified National Acupuncture Detox Specialist, 15 years experience
5.0(42)
Santa Cruz, CA
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88GPS
Jessica Powell Acupuncture
Jessica Powell, DAHM, L.Ac·DAHM, L.Ac, Certified National Acupuncture Detox Specialist, 15 years experience
5.0(0)
Santa Cruz, CA
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87GPS
Santa Cruz CORE
Dr. Amberlee Rose, DAOM & Multiple Practitioners·DAOM, L.Ac, multiple licensed practitioners
4.8(58)
Santa Cruz, CA
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87GPS
Santa Cruz CORE
Dr. Amberlee Rose, DAOM & Multiple Practitioners·DAOM, L.Ac, multiple licensed practitioners
4.8(0)
Santa Cruz, CA
Acupuncture
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