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Hepatitis B & C Treatment in Evanston
8 holistic practitioners in Evanston who can help with Hepatitis B & C. Gabriel's evidence-based protocols, matched to local practitioners.
8 Practitioners
5 Treatments
6+ Supplements
Gabriel's Approach to Hepatitis B & C
Gabriel uses integrative approach alongside conventional antivirals when indicated. For Hepatitis B: support immune system to control virus (many patients suppress virus without medications), liver protection (milk thistle, NAC, SAMe), monitor viral load and liver function, antivirals (tenofovir, en...
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Ozone TherapyIV Nutrient TherapyColon Hydrotherapy (Colonics)Infrared Sauna TherapyNAD+ IV Therapy
Key Supplements
- Milk Thistle (Silymarin) 420-600mg/day standardized to 70-80% silymarin (liver protection, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-fibrotic, some antiviral activity)
- NAC 1200-2400mg/day (glutathione precursor—liver detoxification, antioxidant)
- SAMe 800-1600mg/day (liver function, methylation, prevents cholestasis—expensive, prescription in some countries)
- Alpha-Lipoic Acid 600-1200mg/day (antioxidant, liver support, improves liver enzymes)
- Selenium 200mcg/day (antioxidant, immune function)
- Vitamin E 400-800 IU (antioxidant for liver—especially if NAFLD)
Key Lab Markers
- Hepatitis B: HBsAg (surface antigen—positive if infected), Anti-HBs (antibody—positive if immune from vaccine or cleared infection), Anti-HBc (core antibody—IgM acute, IgG past/chronic), HBeAg (e antigen—high infectivity), Anti-HBe (lower infectivity), HBV DNA viral load (quantitative—measures virus replication), Hepatitis C: HCV antibody (positive if exposed—doesn't distinguish active from cleared), HCV RNA viral load (quantitative—confirms active infection, monitors treatment), HCV genotype (determines treatment regimen), Liver function tests: ALT, AST (elevated with liver inflammation), Alkaline phosphatase, Bilirubin, Albumin, PT/INR (synthetic function), Platelet count (low if cirrhosis), Fibrosis assessment: FibroScan (elastography—non-invasive), FIB-4 score (calculation using age, ALT, AST, platelets), APRI score, Liver biopsy (gold standard but invasive—rarely needed now), Alpha-fetoprotein (AFP—liver cancer screening if cirrhosis), Complete Blood Count, Comprehensive metabolic panel, Lipid panel (fatty liver common), Fasting glucose, HbA1c (diabetes worsens liver disease), Screening for co-infections: HIV, Hepatitis A (vaccinate if not immune), Hepatitis D (only if HBV positive)
Practitioners in Evanston for Hepatitis B & C
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#1
91GPS
Endeavor Health Integrative Medicine - Evanston
VerifiedDr. Mina Lee Ryu, MD, FACP, ABOIM·MD, FACP, ABOIM (American Board of Integrative Medicine)
4.7(0)
1000 Central St., Suite 640, Evanston, IL 60201
integrative medicine
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(847) 570-1410#2
91GPS
Endeavor Health Integrative Medicine - Evanston
VerifiedDr. Mina Lee Ryu, MD, FACP, ABOIM·MD, FACP, ABOIM (American Board of Integrative Medicine)
4.7(0)
1000 Central St., Suite 640, Evanston, IL 60201
integrative medicine
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(847) 570-1410#3
89GPS
Meliora Integrative Medicine
VerifiedDr. Rowena Chua·MD, integrative medicine specialist
4.9(78)
Evanston, IL 60201
integrative medicine
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(847) 440-4355#4
89GPS
Meliora Integrative Medicine
VerifiedDr. Rowena Chua·MD, integrative medicine specialist
4.9(0)
Evanston, IL 60201
integrative medicine
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(847) 440-4355#5
88GPS
Wellspring Integrative Medicine
VerifiedMultiple Licensed Practitioners·Licensed acupuncturists and massage therapists
4.8(87)
Evanston, IL
integrative medicine
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88GPS
Wellspring Integrative Medicine
VerifiedMultiple Licensed Practitioners·Licensed acupuncturists and massage therapists
4.8(0)
Evanston, IL
integrative medicine
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Contact via website