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Graves' Disease (Hyperthyroidism) Treatment in Virginia Beach
12 holistic practitioners in Virginia Beach who can help with Graves' Disease (Hyperthyroidism). Gabriel's evidence-based protocols, matched to local practitioners.
12 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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IV Nutrient TherapyInfrared Sauna Therapy
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 Virginia Beach for Graves' Disease (Hyperthyroidism)
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#1
80GPS
Total Health Center
Dr. Mark A. Scott·Holistic Medicine Practitioner since 1996
0.0(0)
1801 Pleasure House Rd, Suite 105, Virginia Beach, VA 23455
integrative medicine
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(757) 363-8571#2
80GPS
Barr Center / Hang 10 Drips
Dr. Lisa Barr, MD·MD, Functional Medicine
0.0(0)
Virginia Beach, VA
integrative medicine
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(757) 428-3588#3
80GPS
Johnson Center for Functional Health and Longevity
Dr. Barbara Johnson, MD·MD, Integrative Medicine
0.0(0)
Virginia Beach, VA
integrative medicine
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(757) 631-9799#4
80GPS
Axis Medical Center
Medical Team·Integrative Medicine Specialists
0.0(0)
Virginia Beach, VA
integrative medicine
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(757) 965-2476#5
80GPS
REBOOT Integrative + Functional Medicine
Medical Team·Functional & Regenerative Medicine
0.0(0)
Virginia Beach, VA
integrative medicine
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(757) 428-7979#6
80GPS
Stephanie Story ND
Stephanie Story, N.D.·N.D.
0.0(0)
Virginia Beach, VA
integrative medicine
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(757) 428-7979#7
80GPS
Total Health Center
Dr. Mark A. Scott·Holistic Medicine Practitioner since 1996
4.9(0)
1801 Pleasure House Rd, Suite 105, Virginia Beach, VA 23455
naturopathic medicine
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(757) 363-8571#8
80GPS
Barr Center / Hang 10 Drips
VerifiedDr. Lisa Barr, MD·MD, Functional Medicine
4.8(0)
Virginia Beach, VA
naturopathic medicine
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(757) 428-3588#9
80GPS
Johnson Center for Functional Health and Longevity
VerifiedDr. Barbara Johnson, MD·MD, Integrative Medicine
4.9(0)
Virginia Beach, VA
naturopathic medicine
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(757) 631-9799#10
80GPS
Axis Medical Center
Medical Team·Integrative Medicine Specialists
4.7(0)
Virginia Beach, VA
naturopathic medicine
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(757) 965-2476