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Acid Reflux / GERD Treatment in Evanston
8 holistic practitioners in Evanston who can help with Acid Reflux / GERD. Gabriel's evidence-based protocols, matched to local practitioners.
8 Practitioners
1 Treatments
6+ Supplements
Gabriel's Approach to Acid Reflux / GERD
Gabriel investigates root cause: paradoxically, GERD is often LOW stomach acid—without adequate acid, stomach can't close LES properly, food ferments (creates pressure), proteins don't digest. PPIs make problem WORSE long-term by further suppressing acid. Protocol: 1) Test stomach acid status, 2) In...
Read full protocolRecommended Treatments
Colon Hydrotherapy (Colonics)
Key Supplements
- Betaine HCl with Pepsin (start low, gradually increase with protein meals—CRITICAL for low acid)
- Digestive Enzymes
- DGL 500mg 3x/day
- Zinc Carnosine 75mg 2x/day
- Slippery Elm 400-500mg before meals
- Aloe Vera juice ¼ cup before meals
Key Lab Markers
- H. pylori testing (stool antigen or breath test)
- SIBO breath test
- Comprehensive stool test
- Upper endoscopy (if severe)
Practitioners in Evanston for Acid Reflux / GERD
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#1
91GPS
Endeavor Health Integrative Medicine - Evanston
VerifiedDr. Mina Lee Ryu, MD, FACP, ABOIM·MD, FACP, ABOIM (American Board of Integrative Medicine)
4.7(0)
1000 Central St., Suite 640, Evanston, IL 60201
integrative medicine
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(847) 570-1410#2
91GPS
Endeavor Health Integrative Medicine - Evanston
VerifiedDr. Mina Lee Ryu, MD, FACP, ABOIM·MD, FACP, ABOIM (American Board of Integrative Medicine)
4.7(0)
1000 Central St., Suite 640, Evanston, IL 60201
integrative medicine
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(847) 570-1410#3
89GPS
Meliora Integrative Medicine
VerifiedDr. Rowena Chua·MD, integrative medicine specialist
4.9(78)
Evanston, IL 60201
integrative medicine
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(847) 440-4355#4
89GPS
Meliora Integrative Medicine
VerifiedDr. Rowena Chua·MD, integrative medicine specialist
4.9(0)
Evanston, IL 60201
integrative medicine
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(847) 440-4355#5
88GPS
Wellspring Integrative Medicine
VerifiedMultiple Licensed Practitioners·Licensed acupuncturists and massage therapists
4.8(87)
Evanston, IL
integrative medicine
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88GPS
Wellspring Integrative Medicine
VerifiedMultiple Licensed Practitioners·Licensed acupuncturists and massage therapists
4.8(0)
Evanston, IL
integrative medicine
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Contact via website