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Graves' Disease (Hyperthyroidism) Treatment in Rockville
16 holistic practitioners in Rockville who can help with Graves' Disease (Hyperthyroidism). Gabriel's evidence-based protocols, matched to local practitioners.
16 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)
Practitioners in Rockville for Graves' Disease (Hyperthyroidism)
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#1
92GPS
Rockville Acupuncture and Natural Medicine
VerifiedDr. Helena Amos, M.Ac., L.Ac., MD (Eur)·M.Ac., L.Ac., European MD, 30+ years experience
4.9(0)
Rockville/North Bethesda, MD
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(301) 531-5876#2
92GPS
Rockville Acupuncture and Natural Medicine
VerifiedDr. Helena Amos, M.Ac., L.Ac., MD (Eur)·M.Ac., L.Ac., European MD, 30+ years experience
4.9(0)
Rockville/North Bethesda, MD
Acupuncture
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(301) 531-5876#3
90GPS
Good Acupuncture & Herbs Clinic
VerifiedHeejin Kim, L.Ac.·L.Ac., NCCAOM Diplomate, CCAOM Clean Needle Technique, licensed in MD/VA, 15+ years experience
5.0(0)
Rockville, MD 20851
Acupuncture
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(240) 387-8093#4
90GPS
Rockville Center for Natural Fertility and Women's Wellness
Shu Fan, L.Ac.·L.Ac., licensed acupuncturist
4.9(0)
932 Hungerford Drive, Suite #2A, Rockville, MD 20850
Acupuncture
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(703) 772-7592#5
90GPS
Good Acupuncture & Herbs Clinic
VerifiedHeejin Kim, L.Ac.·L.Ac., NCCAOM Diplomate, CCAOM Clean Needle Technique, licensed in MD/VA, 15+ years experience
5.0(0)
Rockville, MD 20851
Acupuncture
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(240) 387-8093#6
90GPS
Rockville Center for Natural Fertility and Women's Wellness
Shu Fan, L.Ac.·L.Ac., licensed acupuncturist
4.9(0)
932 Hungerford Drive, Suite #2A, Rockville, MD 20850
Acupuncture
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(703) 772-7592#7
89GPS
Total Care Acupuncture Clinic
VerifiedDr. Bolin Qin, Ph.D., CMD, L.Ac. & Dr. Ren·Ph.D., CMD, L.Ac., 35+ years experience
4.9(0)
15811 Crabbs Branch Way, Rockville, MD 20855
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89GPS
Total Care Acupuncture Clinic
VerifiedDr. Bolin Qin, Ph.D., CMD, L.Ac. & Dr. Ren·Ph.D., CMD, L.Ac., 35+ years experience
4.9(0)
15811 Crabbs Branch Way, Rockville, MD 20855
Acupuncture
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88GPS
All Natural Medicine Clinic
VerifiedAcupuncture & Herbal Physicians·Acupuncturists and herbal physicians from Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine
4.9(0)
Rockville, MD
Acupuncture
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88GPS
All Natural Medicine Clinic
VerifiedAcupuncture & Herbal Physicians·Acupuncturists and herbal physicians from Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine
4.9(0)
Rockville, MD
Acupuncture
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86GPS
Acupuncture Medicine Center
VerifiedDr. Sweng Wang, CMD, L.Ac.·CMD, L.Ac., Maryland licensed
4.8(0)
10110 Molecular Drive, Suite #214, Rockville, MD 20850
Acupuncture
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86GPS
Acupuncture Medicine Center
VerifiedDr. Sweng Wang, CMD, L.Ac.·CMD, L.Ac., Maryland licensed
4.8(0)
10110 Molecular Drive, Suite #214, Rockville, MD 20850
Acupuncture
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85GPS
Chinese-MD Acupuncture & Wellness
Dr. Holly Liu, L.Ac.·L.Ac., licensed practitioner, practicing since 1997
4.8(0)
Rockville, MD 20850
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85GPS
Chinese-MD Acupuncture & Wellness
Dr. Holly Liu, L.Ac.·L.Ac., licensed practitioner, practicing since 1997
4.8(0)
Rockville, MD 20850
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