Condition + Location
Gallbladder Issues / Gallstones Treatment in Asheville
9 holistic practitioners in Asheville who can help with Gallbladder Issues / Gallstones. Gabriel's evidence-based protocols, matched to local practitioners.
9 Practitioners
1 Treatments
6+ Supplements
Gabriel's Approach to Gallbladder Issues / Gallstones
Gabriel treats gallstones conservatively when possible—many stones asymptomatic, surgery not always necessary. Protocol: 1) Bile acid supplementation (ursodeoxycholic acid can dissolve cholesterol stones over months), 2) Dietary modification (adequate healthy fats to stimulate bile flow—paradoxicall...
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IV Nutrient Therapy
Key Supplements
- Ursodeoxycholic acid (UDCA) 10-15mg/kg/day (prescription—dissolves cholesterol gallstones, 6-12 months treatment)
- Lecithin (Phosphatidylcholine) 1-2g 3x/day (increases bile cholesterol solubility)
- Bile salts (Ox bile) 500mg with fatty meals (support bile flow)
- Vitamin C 1000mg 3x/day (deficiency linked to gallstones)
- Magnesium 400-600mg (relaxes gallbladder, improves bile flow)
- Taurine 1000mg 2x/day (conjugates bile acids)
Key Lab Markers
- Abdominal ultrasound (visualizes gallstones)
- Liver enzymes (ALT, AST, ALP, GGT—elevated if bile duct obstruction)
- Bilirubin (elevated if obstruction)
- Amylase, Lipase (if pancreatitis concern)
Practitioners in Asheville for Gallbladder Issues / Gallstones
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#1
80GPS
Waterleaf Naturopathic
VerifiedLicensed Naturopathic Doctors·Licensed NDs, Health Coaches, Social Workers
4.9(80)
138 Charlotte St Ste 103, Asheville, NC 28801
naturopathic medicine
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(828) 505-0402#2
80GPS
Integrative Family Medicine of Asheville
Integrative Physicians·
4.9(0)
River Arts District and Arden, NC
integrative medicine
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(828) 225-2525#3
80GPS
Lewis Family Natural Health
VerifiedDr. Eric Lewis & Dr. Kristina Lewis·NDs, Husband-and-Wife Naturopathic Doctors
4.8(0)
16 Sterling St, Asheville, NC 28803
naturopathic medicine
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(828) 298-4800#4
80GPS
Asheville Natural Medicine
Dr. Deborah Nixdorf·ND, LAc
0.0(0)
Asheville, NC
naturopathic medicine
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(828) 554-0783#5
80GPS
Asheville Natural Health & Homeopathy
Dr. Steven Coward·ND, Naturopathic Doctor
0.0(0)
Asheville, NC 28801
naturopathic medicine
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(828) 254-3004#6
80GPS
WNC Naturopathic Medicine
Naturopathic Practitioners·
0.0(0)
966 Tunnel Rd, Asheville, NC 28805
naturopathic medicine
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(828) 424-0078#7
80GPS
Insight Integrative Medicine
Dr. Bradt·Certified Functional Medicine Physician, 15+ years experience
0.0(0)
Near downtown Asheville, NC
Functional Medicine Consultation
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(828) 552-3333