Condition + Location
Gallbladder Issues / Gallstones Treatment in Tacoma area
12 holistic practitioners in Tacoma area who can help with Gallbladder Issues / Gallstones. Gabriel's evidence-based protocols, matched to local practitioners.
12 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 Tacoma area for Gallbladder Issues / Gallstones
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88GPS
Dr. Julia Miller Naturopathic Practice
VerifiedDr. Julia Miller, ND·ND, Healthgrades top-rated
4.9(25)
Tacoma area, WA
naturopathic medicinenaturopathic primary care
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Dr. Julia Miller Naturopathic Practice
VerifiedDr. Julia Miller, ND·ND, Healthgrades top-rated
4.9(0)
Tacoma area, WA
naturopathic medicine
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Puget Sound Family Health
VerifiedDr. Andrew Rife, ND, M.Ed.·ND, M.Ed.
4.8(32)
Tacoma area, WA
naturopathic medicine
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Puget Sound Family Health
VerifiedDr. Andrew Rife, ND, M.Ed.·ND, M.Ed.
4.8(0)
Tacoma area, WA
naturopathic medicine
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Dr. Brook Munro Naturopathic Practice
VerifiedDr. Brook Munro, ND·ND, Healthgrades top-rated
4.8(22)
Tacoma area, WA
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Dr. Brook Munro Naturopathic Practice
VerifiedDr. Brook Munro, ND·ND, Healthgrades top-rated
4.8(0)
Tacoma area, WA
naturopathic medicine
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Northwest Center for Naturopathic Medicine
VerifiedDr. Christnacht, ND·ND, 30+ years experience
4.7(26)
Tacoma area, WA
naturopathic medicine
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Northwest Center for Naturopathic Medicine
VerifiedDr. Christnacht, ND·ND, 30+ years experience
4.7(0)
Tacoma area, WA
naturopathic medicine
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Dr. James Rife Naturopathic Medicine
VerifiedDr. James Rife, ND·ND, Healthgrades top-rated
4.7(18)
Tacoma area, WA
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Dr. James Rife Naturopathic Medicine
VerifiedDr. James Rife, ND·ND, Healthgrades top-rated
4.7(0)
Tacoma area, WA
naturopathic medicine
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