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Gallbladder Issues / Gallstones Treatment in Rapid City
5 holistic practitioners in Rapid City who can help with Gallbladder Issues / Gallstones. Gabriel's evidence-based protocols, matched to local practitioners.
5 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 Rapid City for Gallbladder Issues / Gallstones
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#1
80GPS
Dr. Valerie Stephens
VerifiedDr. Valerie Stephens·MD
4.9(156)
807 Columbus St, Rapid City, SD 57701
integrative medicine
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(605) 858-9571#2
80GPS
Dr. Melanie Munson
VerifiedDr. Melanie Munson·ND, LAc
4.8(132)
2650 Jackson Blvd., Suite 20, Rapid City, SD 57702
Acupuncture
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(512) 800-2328#3
80GPS
Dr. Kyla Helm-Swanson
VerifiedDr. Kyla Helm-Swanson·MD
4.7(96)
3312 Jackson Blvd, Rapid City, SD 57702
Functional Medicine Consultation
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(605) 646-7158