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Temporal Arteritis (Giant Cell Arteritis) Treatment in Traverse City

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

12 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 Traverse City for Temporal Arteritis (Giant Cell Arteritis)

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#1
80GPS

Live Well Acupuncture

Sarah Searles, LAc, MSOM·LAc, MSOM (Masters of Science in Oriental Medicine)
5.0(0)
Traverse City, MI
naturopathic medicine
#2
80GPS

Northern Michigan Acupuncture

Kara Schaub, LAc·LAc, Chinese Medicine Practitioner
4.9(0)
Traverse City/Lake Leelanau area, MI
naturopathic medicine
#5
80GPS

Shoreline Center for Healing

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Shoreline Team·Licensed Acupuncturists and Wellness Practitioners
4.7(0)
745 S Garfield Ave Suite C, Traverse City, MI
naturopathic medicine
#6
80GPS

Balance for Self Healing

Tamara Graf, LAc·LAc, Chinese Medicine Practitioner
5.0(0)
13356 S West Bay Shore Dr, Traverse City, MI
naturopathic medicine
#8
80GPS

Big Beautiful Life Chiropractic

Dr. Jena Hullman, DC·DC, Functional Medicine Focus
4.9(0)
Near East Eighth St and South Union St, Traverse City, MI
naturopathic medicine
#12
80GPS

River of Life TC

River of Life Team·Chiropractor with Functional Medicine Focus
4.5(0)
Traverse City, MI
naturopathic medicine