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Graves' Disease (Hyperthyroidism) Treatment in Portland

42 holistic practitioners in Portland who can help with Graves' Disease (Hyperthyroidism). Gabriel's evidence-based protocols, matched to local practitioners.

42 Practitioners
2 Treatments
1+ Supplements

Gabriel's Approach to Graves' Disease (Hyperthyroidism)

Gabriel addresses Graves' as autoimmune condition requiring immune modulation and root cause treatment, not just thyroid suppression. Conventional offers: antithyroid drugs (temporary), radioactive iodine (permanent destruction), or surgery (removal)—all suppress/destroy thyroid without addressing a...

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Key Supplements

  • L-Carnitine 2-4g/day (CRITICAL—blocks thyroid hormone action in peripheral tissues, reduces symptoms WITHOUT affecting thyroid function—proven effective), Selenium 200-400mcg (reduces thyroid antibodies, immune modulation), Vitamin D3 5000-10000 IU (immune regulation, most Graves' patients deficient), Omega-3 4g/day (anti-inflammatory, immune modulation), Magnesium 400-600mg (often depleted in hyperthyroidism, needed for hundreds of reactions), Calcium + Vitamin D (hyperthyroidism causes bone loss—protection), Bugleweed (Lycopus) 500mg 3x/day (traditional herb for hyperthyroidism—mild thyroid suppression), Lemon Balm (Melissa) 500mg 3x/day (blocks TSH receptor, reduces thyroid hormone), Motherwort (for heart symptoms—tachycardia, palpitations), L-Theanine 200mg 2-3x/day (calming, reduces anxiety from hyperthyroidism), Antioxidants (vitamin C, E, glutathione—oxidative stress high in hyperthyroidism), Probiotics 50-100B CFU (gut-immune axis), Curcumin 1g 2x/day (anti-inflammatory, immune modulation), Zinc 30-50mg

Key Lab Markers

  • TSH (suppressed—usually <0.1 in Graves'), Free T3 and Free T4 (ELEVATED), Thyroid antibodies: TSH Receptor Antibodies (TRAb) or Thyroid Stimulating Immunoglobulin (TSI)—DIAGNOSTIC for Graves' (positive in 90%), TPO and Thyroglobulin antibodies (may be elevated but not diagnostic), Radioactive iodine uptake scan (RAIU—diffusely increased uptake confirms Graves', vs nodular—toxic adenoma, vs thyroiditis—low uptake), Thyroid ultrasound (increased vascularity in Graves'), CBC (watch WBC if on methimazole—can cause agranulocytosis), Comprehensive metabolic panel (liver—affected by hyperthyroidism and medications), Calcium (bone loss from hyperthyroidism), Vitamin D, Selenium, Zinc, Magnesium, Comprehensive stool test (gut-autoimmune connection), Food sensitivity panel (gluten—molecular mimicry), EBV titers (viral trigger), Heavy metals, Bone density scan if prolonged hyperthyroidism (osteoporosis risk)
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Practitioners in Portland for Graves' Disease (Hyperthyroidism)

Sorted by treatment relevance and Practitioner Score

#28
80GPS

Dr. Peter Knight

Verified
Dr. Peter Knight·ND
4.8(62)
975 Broadway, #1, South Portland, ME 04106
Functional Medicine Consultation
#31
80GPS

Dr. Sarah Kotzur

Verified
Dr. Sarah Kotzur·ND
4.7(38)
Portland, ME
naturopathic medicine
#32
80GPS

Dr. Paula Cluney

Verified
Dr. Paula Cluney·ND
4.6(29)
Portland, ME
naturopathic medicine
#33
80GPS

Dr. Beth Stockwell

Verified
Dr. Beth Stockwell·ND
4.7(34)
Portland, ME
naturopathic medicine
#34
80GPS

Dr. Jacob Aguiar II

Verified
Dr. Jacob Aguiar II·ND
4.5(26)
Portland, ME
naturopathic medicine
#35
80GPS

Dr. Steven Zarembka

Verified
Dr. Steven Zarembka·ND
4.6(31)
Portland, ME
naturopathic medicine
#36
80GPS

Dr. Fredric Shotz

Verified
Dr. Fredric Shotz·ND
4.8(112)
Portland, ME
naturopathic medicine
#37
80GPS

Dr. Devra Krassner

Verified
Dr. Devra Krassner·ND
4.9(52)
Portland, ME
naturopathic medicine
#38
80GPS

Dr. Rebecca Morrell

Verified
Dr. Rebecca Morrell·ND
4.7(43)
Portland, ME
naturopathic medicine
#39
80GPS

Dr. Mikaela Arredondo

Verified
Dr. Mikaela Arredondo·ND
4.8(61)
Portland, ME
naturopathic medicine
#40
80GPS

Dr. Renee Lang II

Verified
Dr. Renee Lang II·ND
4.6(28)
Portland, ME
naturopathic medicine
#41
80GPS

Dr. Sasha Rose

Verified
Dr. Sasha Rose·ND
4.7(36)
Portland, ME
naturopathic medicine
#42
80GPS

Dr. Hannah Fogg

Verified
Dr. Hannah Fogg·ND
4.8(45)
Portland, ME
naturopathic medicine