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Gallbladder Issues / Gallstones Treatment in Santa Barbara

17 holistic practitioners in Santa Barbara who can help with Gallbladder Issues / Gallstones. Gabriel's evidence-based protocols, matched to local practitioners.

17 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)
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Practitioners in Santa Barbara for Gallbladder Issues / Gallstones

Sorted by treatment relevance and Practitioner Score

#1
89GPS

Purety Family Medical Clinic

Relevant Verified
Dr. Jonathan Birch·NMD, RMSK
4.5(50)
Purety Family Medical Clinic, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
✓ IV Nutrient Therapynaturopathic medicinenaturopathic primary careOzone Therapy
#2
86GPS

Pathways to Natural Health

Relevant Verified
Dr. Lizzie Clapham·ND
4.5(50)
Pathways to Natural Health, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
✓ IV Nutrient Therapynaturopathic medicineFunctional Medicine Consultationnaturopathic primary care
#3
91GPS

Purety Family Medical Clinic

Verified
Dr. Dena Nakhle Birch, ND & Dr. Jonathan Birch, ND·ND (both practitioners), regenerative medicine specialists
4.9(0)
Santa Barbara, CA
naturopathic medicine
#4
90GPS

Maes Center for Natural Health Care

Verified
Dr. Luc Maes·ND, DC
4.5(50)
Maes Center for Natural Health Care, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
naturopathic medicineFunctional Medicine ConsultationHomeopathy
#5
88GPS

Dr. Amy Nett

Verified
Dr. Amy Nett·MD
4.5(50)
Dr. Amy Nett, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
holistic medicineFunctional Medicine Consultation
#6
88GPS

Dr. Amy Nett Integrative Medicine

Verified
Dr. Amy Nett, MD·MD, integrative and functional medicine certified
4.9(42)
Santa Barbara, CA
Functional Medicine Consultation
#7
88GPS

Maes Center for Natural Health

Verified
Dr. Luc Maes, ND·ND, classical homeopathy specialist
4.8(0)
Santa Barbara, CA
naturopathic medicine
#8
88GPS

Maes Center for Natural Health

Verified
Dr. Luc Maes, ND·ND, classical homeopathy specialist
4.8(0)
Santa Barbara, CA
naturopathic medicine
#9
88GPS

Dr. Amy Nett Integrative Medicine

Verified
Dr. Amy Nett, MD·MD, integrative and functional medicine certified
4.9(0)
Santa Barbara, CA
Functional Medicine Consultation
#10
87GPS

Pathways to Natural Health

Verified
Dr. Lizzie Clapham, ND·ND, IV therapy specialist
4.9(0)
Santa Barbara, CA
naturopathic medicine
#11
86GPS

Origins Integrative Medicine

Verified
Dr. Elisse·ND
4.5(50)
Origins Integrative Medicine, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
naturopathic medicineFunctional Medicine Consultationnaturopathic primary care
#12
86GPS

Santa Barbara Acupuncture & Wellness

Dr. Maria Rodriguez, L.Ac.·L.Ac., DAOM
4.9(0)
Santa Barbara, CA
Acupuncture
#13
86GPS

Santa Barbara Acupuncture & Wellness

Dr. Maria Rodriguez, L.Ac.·L.Ac., DAOM
4.9(0)
Santa Barbara, CA
Acupuncture
#14
85GPS

Nest Integrative Medicine Spa

Verified
Dr. Kristi Wrightson·ND
4.5(50)
Nest Integrative Medicine Spa, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
naturopathic medicinehormone therapynaturopathic primary care
#15
85GPS

Dr. Robert Anderson Coastal Wellness

Verified
Dr. Robert Anderson, DO·DO, functional medicine trained
4.8(0)
Santa Barbara, CA
Functional Medicine Consultation
#16
85GPS

Origins Integrative Medicine

Multiple Practitioners·Integrative medicine practitioners
4.7(0)
Santa Barbara, CA
integrative medicine
#17
85GPS

Dr. Robert Anderson Coastal Wellness

Verified
Dr. Robert Anderson, DO·DO, functional medicine trained
4.8(0)
Santa Barbara, CA
Functional Medicine Consultation

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