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Gallbladder Issues / Gallstones Treatment in Charlottesville
10 holistic practitioners in Charlottesville who can help with Gallbladder Issues / Gallstones. Gabriel's evidence-based protocols, matched to local practitioners.
10 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 Charlottesville for Gallbladder Issues / Gallstones
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#1
80GPS
Longevity Health Clinic
Dr. Jason Itri, MD, PhD·MD, PhD, IFM-Certified
0.0(0)
4100 Olympia Circle, Suite 106, Charlottesville, VA 22911
integrative medicine
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(434) 260-3306#2
80GPS
Blue Ridge Natural Medicine
Dr. Lisa Kearney·Naturopathic Doctor
0.0(0)
Charlottesville, VA
integrative medicine
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(434) 555-0700#3
80GPS
Plexus Clinic
Dr. David MacDonald·Functional Medicine
0.0(0)
Charlottesville, VA
integrative medicine
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(434) 555-0800#4
80GPS
Castro Integrative Medicine
Medical Team·Integrative Medicine Specialists
0.0(0)
Charlottesville, VA
integrative medicine
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(434) 956-4100#5
80GPS
Resilient Roots
Practitioners·Functional Medicine Practitioners
0.0(0)
Charlottesville, VA
integrative medicine
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(434) 555-0900#6
80GPS
Longevity Health Clinic
VerifiedDr. Jason Itri, MD, PhD·MD, PhD, IFM-Certified
5.0(0)
4100 Olympia Circle, Suite 106, Charlottesville, VA 22911
naturopathic medicine
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(434) 260-3306#7
80GPS
Blue Ridge Natural Medicine
VerifiedDr. Lisa Kearney·Naturopathic Doctor
4.8(0)
Charlottesville, VA
naturopathic medicine
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(434) 555-0700#8
80GPS
Plexus Clinic
Dr. David MacDonald·Functional Medicine
4.7(0)
Charlottesville, VA
naturopathic medicine
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(434) 555-0800