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Temporal Arteritis (Giant Cell Arteritis) Treatment in Hartford

11 holistic practitioners in Hartford who can help with Temporal Arteritis (Giant Cell Arteritis). Gabriel's evidence-based protocols, matched to local practitioners.

11 Practitioners
1 Treatments
6+ Supplements

Gabriel's Approach to Temporal Arteritis (Giant Cell Arteritis)

Gabriel recognizes temporal arteritis as medical emergency (risk of blindness) requiring immediate corticosteroids. He supports with anti-inflammatory supplements to allow steroid tapering, addresses steroid side effects, optimizes vitamin D and calcium, uses low-dose naltrexone as steroid-sparing a...

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Recommended Treatments

IV Nutrient Therapy

Key Supplements

  • Vitamin D3 5000 IU (with steroids need more)
  • Calcium 1000-1500mg (steroid causes bone loss)
  • Vitamin K2 200mcg
  • Omega-3 4g/day
  • Curcumin 2000mg 2x/day
  • Vitamin C 2-3g/day

Key Lab Markers

  • ESR (markedly elevated, often >50-100)
  • CRP (elevated)
  • Temporal artery biopsy (gold standard, do within 48h of starting steroids)
  • Platelet count (often elevated)
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Practitioners in Hartford for Temporal Arteritis (Giant Cell Arteritis)

Sorted by treatment relevance and Practitioner Score

#1
9.5GPS

Bloom Natural Health

Verified
Dr. Sharon Hunter, ND·ND, Licensed Naturopathic Physician
4.9(0)
West Hartford, CT
naturopathic medicine
#2
9.3GPS

Many Rivers Community Acupuncture

Carrie (Licensed Acupuncturist)·LAc, Certified Sports Medicine Acupuncture Specialist (only one in Hartford County)
5.0(0)
Hartford, CT
Acupuncture
#5
9GPS

Dr. Frank Aieta Naturopathic Medicine

Verified
Dr. Frank Aieta, ND·ND, Board-Certified Naturopathic Physician
4.8(0)
West Hartford, CT
naturopathic medicine
#6
9GPS

Acupuncture of Greater Hartford

Stan Baker, LAc·LAc, Licensed Acupuncturist & Herbalist (30+ years experience)
4.9(0)
West Hartford/Avon, CT (also Springfield, MA)
Acupuncture
#7
8.8GPS

Collaborative Natural Health Partners

Verified
Multiple NDs·ND, Licensed Naturopathic Physicians
4.7(0)
West Hartford, CT (also Manchester, Stonington)
naturopathic medicine
#8
8.7GPS

Dr. Matthew Castanho Naturopathic Medicine

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Dr. Matthew Castanho, ND·ND, Licensed Naturopathic Physician
4.8(0)
East Hartford, CT
naturopathic medicine
#9
8.7GPS

Hartford Hospital Integrative Medicine

Edwin Brown, LAc & Carmen Catalano, LAc·LAc, NCCAOM Board-Certified Licensed Acupuncturists
4.6(0)
80 Seymour St, Hartford, CT (outpatient: 80 Fisher Drive, Avon)
Acupuncture
#10
8.7GPS

Natural Health & Healing

Verified
Dr. Deanna Cherrone, MD·MD, Functional Medicine with Naturopathic Approach
4.8(0)
West Hartford, CT
naturopathic medicine
#11
8.5GPS

The Practice of Health and Wellness

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Multiple Practitioners·ND - Licensed Naturopathic Physicians
4.8(0)
West Hartford, CT
naturopathic medicine