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Gallbladder Issues / Gallstones Treatment in Traverse City

12 holistic practitioners in Traverse City 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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Recommended Treatments

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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 Traverse City for Gallbladder Issues / Gallstones

Sorted by treatment relevance and Practitioner Score

#1
80GPS

Live Well Acupuncture

Sarah Searles, LAc, MSOM·LAc, MSOM (Masters of Science in Oriental Medicine)
5.0(0)
Traverse City, MI
naturopathic medicine
#2
80GPS

Northern Michigan Acupuncture

Kara Schaub, LAc·LAc, Chinese Medicine Practitioner
4.9(0)
Traverse City/Lake Leelanau area, MI
naturopathic medicine
#5
80GPS

Shoreline Center for Healing

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Shoreline Team·Licensed Acupuncturists and Wellness Practitioners
4.7(0)
745 S Garfield Ave Suite C, Traverse City, MI
naturopathic medicine
#6
80GPS

Balance for Self Healing

Tamara Graf, LAc·LAc, Chinese Medicine Practitioner
5.0(0)
13356 S West Bay Shore Dr, Traverse City, MI
naturopathic medicine
#8
80GPS

Big Beautiful Life Chiropractic

Dr. Jena Hullman, DC·DC, Functional Medicine Focus
4.9(0)
Near East Eighth St and South Union St, Traverse City, MI
naturopathic medicine
#12
80GPS

River of Life TC

River of Life Team·Chiropractor with Functional Medicine Focus
4.5(0)
Traverse City, MI
naturopathic medicine